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.
Cash-strapped Detroit is considering turning off half of its streetlights in sparsely populated areas to save money. Cities in California, Illinois and Colorado have already done the same. Details, pros, cons, research, and more are inside.
The City of Pittsburgh has unveiled a comprehensive transportation plan called MovePGH, a 25-year blueprint for the city. Details, plans, and examples of interactive visual “morphs” are inside.
Montgomery County in Maryland recently undertook a year-long project to better handle stormwater and improve the environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Details, drawings, videos, and more are 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
How to align community needs with federal funding opportunities
$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
$296,969 traffic safety grant came from the state’s Automated Red Light Enforcement program
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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