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.
Traffic congestion is inescapable in America, but some areas cost drivers more than others. Check out the top 10 spots with the worst traffic.
The western states agreed to establish an electric vehicle corridor that will make it possible to travel major highways seamlessly, without range anxiety.
Israel’s volunteer, free EMS service has added four electric mini ambulance that can go up stairs and travel sidewalks to get to urban patients.
Sustainability
Municipal car sharing can have a significant impact on municipal fleet use and expenses. The City of Houston is the latest to employ car sharing and an all-electric
Sustainability
Stockholm, Sweden, has realized a 20 percent reduction in traffic—the result of a six-year congestion-pricing strategy. This week, we review the numbers, and provide information from other cities, research and more.
Sustainability
Copenhagen recently unveiled an 11-mile bicycle superhighway, and other cities—including Santa Cruz, Calf.—are considering monorails, “pods,” and more. Detai
Starting this summer, subway riders in New York City will be able to connect to the wireless Internet free of charge. The service is courtesy a major sponsor, who is underwriting the WiFi service through the summer. Details, pricing, the sponsor, and implications for municipalities are inside.
Houston recently received $15 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER grant program to upgrade and network 18 miles of bike trails. Inside we provide details on how a Master Bike Plan can add to your bottom line, with research and sample plans from several cities.
While some cities are looking to penalize drivers for entering notoriously gridlocked sectors, a new incentive system has been developed that would actually reward drivers for avoiding bottlenecks.
Two cities in Washington State have received a $3 million grant to conduct traffic studies in areas where a large number of traffic-related fatalities occur. Details on the Department of Transportation’s $50 million grant program are inside.
When New York’s Mayor Bloomberg announced that he plans to outsource management of more than 80,000 parking meters, he specifically noted he did not want to repeat Chicago’s mistakes. What happened? Details, lessons, research, the actual RFP, and more is inside.
The city of Birmingham, MI, is seeking to improve quality of life with a comprehensive plan to improve opportunities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. Details and examples of “Complete Streets” are inside.
A new study by The Brookings Institution defines “walkable neighborhoods,” and outlines both the benefits to residents and the economic impact on the surrounding areas. Details, the report, and related resources are inside.
Cash-strapped Detroit is considering turning off half of its streetlights in sparsely populated areas to save money. Cities in California, Illinois and Colorado have already done the same. Details, pros, cons, research, and more are inside.
The City of Pittsburgh has unveiled a comprehensive transportation plan called MovePGH, a 25-year blueprint for the city. Details, plans, and examples of interactive visual “morphs” are inside.
Montgomery County in Maryland recently undertook a year-long project to better handle stormwater and improve the environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Details, drawings, videos, and more are inside.
Planning for the year 2040 may seem ambitious, but not for Salt Lake City. Learn how the city is addressing long-term challenges with a detailed transportation plan. The vision, maps, grant information, and more are inside.
A Transportation Advisory Committee in Newton, Mass., recently recommended a seven-goal plan for changing the town’s transportation priorities. Goals, details, and the final recommendations are inside.
Through the U.S. Department of Transportation, bus infrastructure grants have been awarded to 139 projects in 52 states and territories.
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