Transportation
Transportation is a critical focus for local and state government agencies, involving the planning, developing, and maintaining infrastructure that facilitates the movement of people and goods. Effective transportation systems are essential for economic growth, public safety, and quality of life. This directory provides articles on transportation, including discussions on related topics like Urban Planning, which addresses the integration of transportation networks with community development to create efficient and sustainable cities.
Nearly a year ago, a consultant hired by the city recommended the structure be closed immediately due to a “magnitude of code violations”
The “safety band” spectrum used to keep first responders from getting caught in traffic en route to an emergency may be opened up for use by unlicensed Wi-Fi users
First responders said they have had to slowly navigate large apparatus around the potholes to respond to many emergencies at the park’s pond and cliff-hiking area
The Vermont Better Roads Program is accepting applications for grants to be used to prevent road erosion and increase water quality.
Austin has launched an easy-to-use website that tracks all mobility projects, even sidewalk projects, approved under a 2016 Mobility Bond.
Citymapper’s night bus will run an under served route on Friday and Saturday nights in popular East London.
The bill would eliminate TIGER transportation grants, and earmark $2.9 billion for the Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG program.
L.A. Metro buses are being outfitted with free WiFi in a new pilot project. MTA plans to upgrade all buses with the 4G LTE over the next few years.
From coast to coast, shipping ports are confused over delays and slowdowns caused by the Petya cyber attack and its affect on the Maersk line.
Is summer road work giving drivers in your town the blues? Turn those orange barrels into smile makers with this creative idea from one Wisconsin city.
Learn how local governments are working with numerous states, federal and private partners to make smart transportation a reality for Central Ohio.
Smart Growth America wants to remind cities about the importance of developing walkable neighborhoods in their climate action plans
Charlotte, N.C., Pittsburgh, Pa., Washington, D.C., and Orlando, Fla., are now using Siemens’ City Performance Tool for sustainable infrastructure planning.
The U.S. is no longer a signer to the Paris Accord, a global climate change agreement. But hundreds of American cities are already taking climate action.
The South Florida city has added ethanol biofuel for fleet fueling to reduce costs and emissions, and improve the city’s resilience.
Walk Score evaluates 2,500 cities for their pedestrian access and proximity to amenities. Miami overtook Philadelphia as 2017’s fourth most walkable city.
China is financing and constructing regional rail infrastructure that connects Africa’s interior countries to major port cities.
Uber’s Portland drivers have a chance to transition to electric vehicles through eager partners and aggressive municipal goals targeting carbon reductions.
The 2017 Failure to Act economic study finds infrastructure investment gaps cost families $3,400 per year. Investing would cost 1/3 of that -- $3 per day.
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