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.
Gov. Jim Justice initially allocated $100 million to maintenance of 95 roadways he calls “COVID-19 highways”
The first responders on bicycles will be able to respond to medical emergencies more quickly than on larger apparatus
Mass transit agencies have spent exorbitant sums on deep cleaning, but more may be needed to eradicate the real culprit of infection
Report cites adding roundabouts, sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks with signals and median barriers as ways to make roads safer and save lives.
TIGER grants, FAST Act commitments and port security funding are some of the transportation money appropriated to DOT through September.
The automaker has set up an impact lending partnership that provides low income residents in Plano, Texas, with opportunities for auto loans.
Electric cars are available to test drive for free in downtown Portland at the Go Forth Electric Showcase.
The on demand bus shuttle service Bridj had been pilot testing connecting transportation services in Kansas City.
Calling ride sharing companies instead of ambulances might reduce medical costs, but first responders are concerned about the growing trend.
Metro is participating in Safety Week to further improve its record with education and events aimed at construction worker safety.
The city was previously released from responsibility in United Airlines settlement with injured passenger.
A federal rollback of vehicle emissions and a revoke of climate change plans may not stop an army of mayors and their local partners from persisting.
State lawmakers are authorizing light rail from the McCarran International Airport to the Las Vegas strip.
Volkswagon’s Electrify America is starting construction in Q2 2017 and hopes to complete charging stations in 11 markets and major highways by 2019.
The GATEway driverless shuttle began taking riders around the Greenwich Peninsula in the U.K.'s first public trial of autonomous electric vehicles.
Pacific Power, Drive Oregon and partners are testing a peer to peer electric car sharing pilot to assist lower-income residents in Northeast Portland.
The Atlanta bridge collapse halting I-85 for the foreseeable future is putting many commuters on public transit. Volunteers are eager to help new riders.
An architect of the winning USDOT Smart City Challenge application, Ben Pierce of HDR, details what it takes to pursue a smart city plan.
The infrastructure package is underway and moving in Washington and it could be shovel ready projects that are prioritized
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