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.
At the 7th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit, keynote speaker Christopher Coes urged several hundred attendees to envision a country in which no matter where or who you are, you can live in a place that’s “healthy, prosperous and resilient.”
By 2040, the site of an old Ford assembly plant will be home to a variety of housing options, office and retail space, public parks and other publicly accessible green space as well as transportation options. The city is expected to invest millions in infrastructure.
Boston’s North End griped about bike lane construction, but now that the ribbon is cut, a local poll shows citizens felt they would use it.
OBAG provides funding for qualifying transportation projects to reward local jurisdictions that plan for and produce housing
Santa Monica has rolled out a bicycle sharing program offering 500 bikes for rent from dozens of locations in the beachside city
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources approved 24 grants totaling more than $7 million for trail projects to help develop and revitalize communities
Maryland received $27.8 million in Federal Railroad Administration funds to bring Superconducting Magnetic Levitation trains to the Northeast region
Riding the bus or train to work is associated with a lower risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and being overweight, according to new research
Before granting permissions, California regulators want Google to prove these cars of the future already drive as safely as people
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority will use a $10 million TIGER grant to replace and modernize the terminal at the New Orleans Canal Street Ferry
A Florida businessman has received a groundbreaking patent for a side-view mirror control system with no blind spots
Parking tickets can be paid with donations of canned food instead of cash during a monthlong “Food for Fines” program in Lexington, Kentucky
Raised bike lanes are vertically separated from vehicle traffic by a curb, which provides a more protected and comfortable experience for people on bikes
More than 300 people looked into the future of travel at the first ever transportation summit – Mississauga Moves 2015
Public transportation is designed to do more than improve traffic flow. It also provides social and economic benefits
The National League of Cities City of the Future report explores trends in mobility and technology and identifies what cities can do to move into the future of mobility.
Grantees will work with TransitCenter’s internal staff to launch these projects in the coming months, with all of them expected to be in full swing by early 2016
The California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CSBPP) focuses on improving safety and access across all modes, particularly bicycle and pedestrian
The Transforming Dixie Highway project has three components: intelligent traffic signalization; improved pedestrian safety; and new buses and enhanced stops
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