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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Audit faults San Diego city agencies, including PD, for unsafe driving costing $31.2M in settlements
The audit found that the PD was responsible for more preventable accidents than any other city agency, accounting for 451
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While a final draft has not been officially released, the leaked Trump Administration infrastructure program proposes Federal funding limits that could ultimately add to project costs.
Portland International Jetport is the first airport in the country to use 100 percent recycled deicing fluid for aircraft.
A Virtual Mobility Lab using transportation demand modeling technology showed how Barcelona Metropolitan could clear notorious vehicle congestion with 500 on-demand shuttles.
Since entering the 2016 Smart Cities Challenge, Denver accelerated connected vehicles planning to mitigate traffic and will test rerouting trucks and strategies to improve pedestrian safety.
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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.
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.
Guest columnist Jen Mayer shares insights on revenue generation for infrastructure projects gleaned from city-led best practices and cutting-edge investment strategies.
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.
Fuel-efficient cars are forcing Washington State DOT officials to look at charging drivers by the mile to raise road revenue for construction costs.
Chicago and Elmhurst, Illinois, along with Chicago Transit Authority and a DuPage County agency received green fleet awards for reduced fuel usage.
Swift moving wildfire has shutdown LA’s 5 Freeway in the Santa Clarita area.
APTA says that changes to the commuter tax benefit and advance refundability of municipal bonds in Trump tax bill discourages transportation investments.
The Icelandic town Ísafjörður painted a 3-D optical illusion, creating a ‘floating’ crosswalk as a speed bump alternative.
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