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.
Through the app, Uber riders can now contact 911. The company will also enable a similar safety feature in the app’s driver portal.
The 4-page preliminary report addresses areas of Florida International University’s collapsed pedestrian bridge undergoing forensic testing. The full report is not expected for another year.
Road diets may make streets safer and increase cycling, but some implementations generate motorist and surrounding neighborhood outcry. Can road diets still work?
To improve street safety under a Vision Zero plan, San Francisco is preventing cars from making turns
Emissions are going down and fuel savings and greenhouse gas emissions benefits are going up thanks to investment in clean diesel engines
Connecticut’s unpopular local car tax has criticized as unfair because the same vehicle can be taxed at different rates depending on where the owner lives
The double-wide roundabouts will be installed at Nicollet and Lyndale avenues, two of the busiest north-south thoroughfares in the city
Electronic cigarettes will no longer be allowed aboard Metropolitan Transit System buses and trolleys, or at transit centers and bus stops
Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill in April that bans the use of most unmanned speed cameras on Tennessee roads
Regulators proposed medium and heavy-duty trucks reduce carbon emissions by 1 billion metric tons and cut fuel costs by about $170 billion by next decade
Cash-strapped school districts in at least five states are now asking parents to pay for school bus service, often to offset budget deficits
The stress of traffic congestion on the local area requires a balanced and intelligent approach to parking and traffic management
New research from the Center For Business and Economic Research suggests businesses near a public bus system can save millions of dollars per year
The city of Chico plans to install 450 smart meters in the core downtown area and four kiosks at two of the major city lots
Portland officials announced that they have taken a Vision Zero pledge to support the global campaign to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries
The report cites 38 examples of active transportation master plans that include definitions of equity, equity goals, and performance measures for equity
Experts present their pros and cons lists for making public transit free for communities
Here are five initial takeaways, focusing on areas of pedestrian safety that seem relevant to the U.S. experience and worthy of more exploration
