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.
Learn the three dimensions of risk that autonomy is changing, why the public may be more open to adopt self driving cars than you might think and what today’s use cases mean for the future.
A new paper from the FHA suggests that offering drivers small incentives could help reduce vehicle emissions, such as miles-driven-based insurance plans and monetary incentives for public transportation use.
Guest columnist Jen Mayer shares insights on revenue generation for infrastructure projects gleaned from city-led best practices and cutting-edge investment strategies.
Cities are investing in downtown neighborhood developments stocked with dense, transit-friendly amenities to fuel economic growth. How is your city avoiding blight?
The Senate is consider a bill to allocate some federal transit funding to be redistributed to localities directly on a competitive basis. What would you do with faster access to federal grant dollars?
Since 2009, injuries and fatalities of pedestrians and bicyclists have increased faster than motor vehicle deaths. Read what the USDOT remedy is for local government
NYC and Wuppertal, Germany, are building transit infrastructure in the skies to offer more options in congested neighborhoods. Learn more about elevated transit
LA is testing a new electric highway between its major ports and downtown area to cut emissions significantly
Madrid’s public transit network is accepting corporate sponsorships to raise money for updates and maintenance costs. Learn about the different opportunities to generate revenue throughout the public network
Dayton has successfully implemented RFID tags to make utility street cuts more efficient with increased accountability. Read the city’s step-by-step strategy
Madrid will charge drivers for entering the city center with personal vehicles. Learn what efforts are being made to eliminate personal cars in urban settings
Housing strategy will turn parking spaces into neighborhood amenities to support mixed housing developments. Read how the city plans to bypass zoning regulations
Research suggests children who live near non-motorized nature trails are more active and less likely to be obese. What type of green space best suits your community?
A Boulder County, Colorado, transit expert explains why free bus rides will lead to more transit funding and expansion opportunity. Check out our exclusive interview with Scott McCarey
Researchers tested a digital traffic management system on Singapore’s crowded roadways. Did it work?
With Economic Development in mind, businesses have launched a public bikesharing program in Cleveland
San Fran is changing the way the impact of new transit projects are evaluated to make expansions easier. Read about the groundbreaking legislation
Tyler, TX, will build more than 7 miles of ADA-compliant sidewalks using $1.6 million from the FHA’s Transportation Alternatives Program. See what other federal grants support pedestrian-friendly developments
An NYC Department of Transportation study found protected bike lanes reduced traffic delays in congested areas. Details on how adding bike lanes can improve traffic flow
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