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.
City, county, tribal, state agency and academic partners have had their proposals accepted by DOT to work with FAA and test various public and private UAS uses in a new federal drone integration initiative.
Through public voting, the IDC inaugural Smart City North America Awards named 14 cities, one state and one university for award-winning smart cities projects that showcase how technologically-enabled solutions improve public services.
While opioid funding took many of the 2018 Omnibus Spending Bill headlines, there were more wins for local government, and some notable absences.
The National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council published a set of proposals to enhance overall movement in the city
Many communities across the U.S. have embraced an approach that reduces roadway congestion and stretches our transportation dollars: bicycle infrastructure
This public-private partnership is different from the way transit projects have been funded historically — usually with public funds and taxes
Drivers in Detroit could save $600 to $2,300 annually on car insurance under a plan the city is hoping the Legislature will pass, according to a report
A variety of experts discuss how important public transit is to reducing air pollution
Car manufacturers are working on new active safety systems that activate before a potential accident to prevent or reduce the severity of crashes
CSE will work closely with KnGrid to create a standardized platform that optimizes charging benefits for both grid operators and vehicle owners.
“Are cul-de-sacs considered poor urban planning?” Urban planning experts debate the question
Some California residents worry about the negative impacts of a high-speed rail project
MTA wants to spend $32B to repair aging system struggling to meet its record ridership
Boulder officials say a proposal to remove vehicle lanes from several busy streets should not increase response times for emergency vehicles
A new pilot program launched three months ago by the King County Department of Transportation aims to make public transit affordable for all
A new report analyzes all the options and makes recommendations for transit agencies looking to survey riders
A report published in the Journal of Transport & Health investigates bikeshare programs and commuter behavior.
PeopleForBikes recently awarded 7 cities with additional funding to expand their existing bike-share programs
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