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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Under the Transportation and Climate Initiative, transportation emissions are projected to decline by up to 25% from 2022 to 2032.
The project illustrates a rising industry trend of municipalities playing a greater role in funding repairs and upgrades to local infrastructure to meet the needs of their constituents and the local economy.
Agency votes to speed up Seattle region public transit plans, now seeking to add 62 miles of Seattle light rail up to five years earlier in key neighborhoods.
Getting communities to be more walkable and bikeable is a national goal from the White House on down, but how you get sidewalk funding?
When local law and innovation opportunities clash, such as with some cities and Uber, tech leaders can get terse on social media.
Plans for a first Detroit regional mass transit system would connect communities and people with jobs, and encourage economic development.
Public trials of GATEway driverless shuttles will take place in London’s Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Uber and Lyft lost a local referendum over fingerprinting drivers and left the city of Austin. Ridesharing companies may have a harder time bullying cities.
A $2.5 billion trolley system could help alleviate stress on the traffic-notorious Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE). Bond financing being considered.
New York is considering allowing police to scan mobile devices for distracted driving at accident scenes. Technology with privacy protection is on the way.
DoT Safer Streets Mayors join U.S. Transportation Secretary in key European capitals to experience their pedestrian safety approaches.
San Francisco may be the most bus-reliant city, but Seattle saw a major spike in bus ridership from 2010-2014, ousting Chicago for second place.
Data and sensors may help cities reduce urban air quality impacts in real-time and shape public policy.
Mexico City orders 2 million cars off the road due to smog; car ban causes public transportation overload.
Atlanta, Ga., City Council to review Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s rules for Uber and other ride services.
Waze app now alerts drivers about hazardous intersections in five major U.S. cities.
By exploring the Internet of Things with AT&T, the county hopes to build a smart transit system that will last.
Developers can take open data and create visualizations that can make all the difference in how local governments review their infrastructure plans.
