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.
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Hydrogen refueling stations in California take away ‘range anxiety’ of electric vehicle ownership. ISO work groups met in Connecticut to discuss standards.
London will not renew Uber’s license to operate in part because of software that uses a ‘greyballing’ tool to evade law enforcement.
DOT just announced FAST Act grants that include large funding sources for passenger and freight rail projects.
Under the new law, Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grant Program recipients can apply for transit oriented development planning costs.
Through Sidewalk Labs, DOT’s Smart City Challenge finalists will receive technical assistance and the winning city will get the cutting edge transportation coordination platform, FLOW.
U.S.DOT initiates another $500M in TIGER grants for highway and bridge, public transportation, passenger and freight rail, port infrastructure, and other projects.
Maine is getting a $20 million federal transportation grant to help rehabilitate about 380 miles of rail throughout the state
The money will be used for a 15-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project which will connect 25 West and East Birmingham neighborhoods that are primarily low-income
Governor Larry Hogan announced $14.9 million in grants for bicycle, pedestrian and multi-use trails to counties, municipalities and non-profit organizations
The information addresses these common misconceptions and distinguishes between Federal standards and State and local practice
The Federal Highway Administration just awarded the City of Myrtle Beach a grant for a bicycle road safety audit
CSX and The Conservation Fund support producers and distributors of local, fresh foods in underserved communities
A $2.8 million USDOT grant will support the research, education and outreach activities for rural livability, with a focus on transportation
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