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.
Flooding is the leading cause of disaster and weather related deaths with all 50 states experiencing flooding in the last five years.
Strong Towns finds land use decisions that grow cities by expanding outward wreak long-term financial havoc as local governments take on more infrastructure than they can maintain.
Today’s development parallels Charles Marohn’s 2011 ‘Infrastructure Cult’ essay. Transportation chokes every level of government with maintenance costs.
With many district families affected, the Board of Education put transportation issues at the forefront of administrative discussions since the tornado hit
The National Coalition for Safer Roads shows how deadly red-light running is across the country with an interactive map
One-third of the states have taken action this year to boost funding for transportation against excepted declines in tax revenues
Matthiessen recommends incentivizing less car dependence through equitably price transit infrastructure use
The largest share of the grants, $2.4 million, is for public infrastructure improvements at Central Station
More than $11 million in Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program grants were awarded to 27 multi-modal projects in New Mexico
Only a handful of railroads are close to meeting a deadline this year to install safety technology that can prevent many crashes
Information technology will make getting from Point A to Point B in increasingly congested cities manageable, with or without one’s own car, experts say
The two-year study will be funded through a $715,000 Federal Highway Administration grant administered by the Illinois DOT and the Chicago DOT
Rather than removing all of the posts, some can be used for bicycle amenities
In June, the City Council voted to adopt a safety study that proposes 120 projects small and large to make the curvy road less hazardous
New county rules took effect Nov. 1 and were intended to stop predatory towing and lessen the headaches for motorists who had their vehicles dragged away
Although not a new concept, roundabouts in recent years have become more popular in Florida as part of a push for more safety
A public transportation program that helps users map routes to their destinations is expanding into six Pennsylvania counties
An investment of $45,000 is helping fund the Activate Chattanooga program to get local residents more involved and committed to the city bike share program
New research shows active populations create successful cities
