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.
NTSB members applauded Uber for cooperating with its nearly two-year long investigation, but they cited an “ineffective safety culture” at the company that played a central role in the fatal crash.
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.
The $5.5 million will help small communities develop solutions to improve local air service needs under the Small Community Air Service Development Program
The TIFIA loan will support the expansion of the popular light rail system from Center City Charlotte to the UNC Charlotte Campus
A $10 million federal transportation grant to improve rail service may increase operating speeds by 40 mph for freight trains and 60 mph for passenger trains
U.S. Department of Transportation announced new actions by the Obama Administration to accelerate the Nation’s critical infrastructure projects
The funding will be used to help rehabilitate approximately 380 miles of track throughout Maine
This year rural areas received 43% of the project awards, a higher percentage than any previous year
Potentially unsafe mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands
To accommodate this blossoming bicyclist population, many cities are adopting new policies and amenities to ensure riders’ needs are met
In September and October, the Department of Transportation will host 11 forums, one in each of the megaregions identified in Beyond Traffic
The multi-phase plan will create an interconnected transit system and includes redesigning the local and express bus systems and adding 12 new bus routes
Transportation Alternatives in NYC want the city to build protected bicycle lanes at key intersections where cyclists are more likely to get injured
Deteriorating infrastructure, increased vehicle volumes and demand for multimodal transit options has spurred cities to experiment with new technology
New Delhi closed a stretch of a major road to private cars for a few hours, hoping to give its citizens a brief breath of fresh air with a car-free day
FMCSA awarded $2.3 million in grants to 13 technical and community colleges to help train veterans and families for jobs as commercial bus and truck drivers
Transit experts are now looking to public-private partnerships to create smarter, more efficient transportation networks based on data analytics
The deal to fund the NYC region’s mass transit capital spending program ensures infrastructure upgrades will be underwritten for the next five years
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