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.
Proposals in the UK would give local council governments the ability to charge utility companies by the hour to avoid road work congestion at busy times.
The rise of electric bus adoption helps cities across the country save money on fuel and maintenance costs for public transportation.
Infrastructure finance tools and strategies are available in a new guide developed with Pittsburgh, Pa., St. Paul, Minn., San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
USDOT announced the 72 projects that will receive $600 million through the TIGER discretionary grant program
A sidewalk for people using mobile devices was created in China to separate distracted pedestrians from other walkers. Learn how distracted residents pose a threat to public safety
Sustainability
France and the EU are looking at incentives to cut car use via various biking programs. Details on current efforts and the Bike2Work initiative
An urban park will take the place of abandoned flyover space in Liverpool, making the community more pedestrian-friendly. We look at this and other unused space being retrofitted for public projects
Sustainability
Helsinki’s public ridesharing program will enable residents to get rid of their cars. Details on how the transportation subscription program takes car sharing one step further
Cleveland is retrofitting unused streetcar tracks to create bicycle lanes within city streets. Details the plan and the many economic benefits attributed to expanded bicycle lane access
The City of Baltimore is considering the sale of municipal parking garages to fund new recreation centers. Inside, we look at the city’s angle on privatization and how it will decide where the centers are built
A new technology put into place by the South Carolina Department of Transportation will likely save more than $5 million on just 8 bridges being monitored
A federal grant from the federal DOT is providing $600k to Oakland, IN, to enable sidewalk improvements. Highlights of this and other DOT grants available to your town
Pay-by-plate isn’t just for tolls — Edmonton is integrating the technology into its parking lots. Costs and revenues detailed inside
Cities and states are considering P3s as a means of privatizing public transportation to extend routes and also free up revenue for other purposes
As one of the most congested cities in North America, Vancouver is studying mobility pricing schemes to cut traffic congestion. This and examples of other city approaches being studied
In an effort to help move residents more quickly and to locations where job opportunities exist, the Houston Metro is rethinking its entire transportation system. The five-year plan will not require any fare increases
Cities across Iowa are looking to biking amenities as a means to increasing economic development. Learn how Cedar Rapids and others are working with state agencies to advance their efforts
Research is showing a link between lower mortgage defaults and walkability - innovators should pay attention
Created by a Chicago resident, SpotHero helps your residents find parking spaces quickly and conveniently. Inside the benefits to your city and drivers
