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.
A plan to oversee transportation as population grows from 14,000 residents to an expected 25,000 in the next 10 years has been adopted by Somerton, AZ. We provide a roadmap for readers on considerations, implementation, strategies and evaluation criteria
While Los Angeles pilots a new congestion pricing scheme for parking, a UCLA professor’s research shows that as many as 52 percent of the available spaces are utilized by non-payers. A main culprit can be disabled placards. Inside we discuss the research, LA’s pilot program and potential solutions for reducing non-performing metered spaces
By adding three CNG fuel terminals, El Paso, TX, expects to not only cut fuel costs, but also take a major step forward in its Livable City Sustainability Plan. Learn the details of the plan, where to find cost calculators for fleet fuel conversion and more inside.
Launched in 2022, Life EMS Ambulance’s Behavioral Health Transport program transfers 12–15 patients a day from Midwest hospitals to treatment facilities
Data-driven rankings showcases the link between safe, connected infrastructure and great places for biking
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$20K will fund multilingual educational sessions, transit passes and updated instructional materials to improve mobility and equity
The Desk Trooper Program allows drivers to work remotely with an FHP trooper if they get into a minor crash on Central Florida Expressway Authority’s 125 miles of tolled roads
EMS agencies can tap into $5 billion in SS4A grant funds to improve post-crash care, reduce response times and prevent avoidable traffic fatalities
Why post-crash care matters: 42% of patients alive at EMS arrival die later
The AI-powered cameras scan for illegally parked cars and compile a video of each violation car blocking a bus lane or stop
With its new camera enforcement system, the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department detected 10,000 violations in February, leading to 300 warnings or citations
The $400,000 grant will be used for speeding enforcement, adding DUI checkpoints and targeting distracted drivers
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Niagara Falls city council asked to approve mayor’s request for cameras and cloud-based automated license plate recognition software and cloud-based automated license plate recognition software.
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