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.
Mayor Eric Garcetti launched the Vision Zero initiative to eliminate traffic deaths on Los Angeles streets in 2015, but the city has made little progress toward this goal.
Nuro said it plans to deploy fewer than 100 vehicles this year, but has permission from NHTSA to eventually run as many as 2,500. The delivery vehicles, equipped with laser, camera and radar sensors, will travel with regular traffic on public roads.
Even if money could be found to pay for metal detectors at bus stations, it would be impossible to have them at every stop along a route, security experts say.
Find out what the city of Carmel, Ind., knows about the significant operating cost savings and vehicle emissions reductions traffic circles offer.
Cities achieved smart city progress in 2016 in transportation, water resources, energy, lighting and more. Many received smart transportation funding.
It’s an end-of-the-year beauty contest for 2016’s street transformation upgrades. Find out which cities are in the running.
Mayor Ed Murray is addressing the crucial aspects of Seattle’s livability and affordability. His Gov1 Q&A reveals why the nation is watching him.
Cities think curbside parking calls for premium, rather than standard, parking meter rates. Boston is testing $37K worth of price-adjusting meters.
The first private fleet of electric buses shuttle 35,000 rides per month between Chicago public transit stations and the city’s Aon and Prudential stations.
Driverless shuttles may help the city of Helsinki, Finland, serve more riders, by reducing operator costs and enabling manual override.
Transportation investments fund self driving truck tests on Columbus area roads.
SkyRail monorail can help cities reduce traffic congestion and air pollution and may be a cost-effective, faster-to-build alternative to traditional metro.
Will cities and states have to leverage private investment instead of federal transportation funding for the next wave of transportation projects?
President-elect Trump could use federal tax credits or gas tax increases for transportation funding, but Congressional voices want the Fed out of projects.
Details revealed about the Philadelphia Transit workforce deal show healthcare premium and pay raise increases are up for a vote.
Blockchain technology is not just for cryptocurrency--governments can use it for many services--and it will play a role in securing the Internet of Things.
The Philly transit union, the city and the state of Pennsylvania struck a deal overnight; transportation is back up after a week-long halt in service.
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Transport Workers Union Local 234 and SEPTA at odds while Philadelphia riders on 900,000 routes are forced to find other ways to commute during the transit workers strike.
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