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.
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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
Railroad remains one of the key transportation links for economic development because of these five tech innovations that enable stronger freight hauls.
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg returns from a brief DNC Chair campaign focused on community development, public safety and code enforcement work.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao asked government leaders and industry to help a skeptical public accept autonomous technologies.
BikingExpert.com looked at locations throughout the United States to find out which are the country’s most bike friendly cities.
Lexington ordinance was aimed at public safety and ensuring free flow of traffic, but court said it singled out panhandling, or begging, as criminal.
Tesla plans to ramp up production of its Model 3 sedan beginning this summer, but workers at its sole car-producing factory in Fremont, Calif., want better pay and more say about conditions.
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A look at several cities’ bike share systems reveals what is and isn’t working for small hubs and the largest metros.
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