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.
Vehicle requirements would include alcohol impairment detection or driver-monitoring systems to stop vehicles if impairment by alcohol is detected
Left turns are responsible for 61% of all car accidents at intersections
An in-depth study on e-scooter traffic safety reveals where and why most collisions occur
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.
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.
The day Las Vegas begins operating its hop on/hop off self-driving shuttle, a truck backs into it.
A new California gas tax costs 12 cents per gallon and 20 cpg for diesel. Cities announce street repairs while businesses and workers express operations costs concerns.
From police vehicles to utility trucks, local governments are staying ahead of the curve when it comes to electric vehicle fleets.
The first U.S. public trials of self driving cars will be using Google-pioneered technology to take early riders in Metro Phoenix on their daily travels.
In a case of how do you like them apples, an undercover New York City cop arrests a man on the subway for sexual abuse against her.
With components sourced worldwide, Byron Bay will bring 100 passengers on the world’s first solar-powered locomotive from its center 3km to a tony precinct.
AARP Livable Communities wants to help communities get started on implementing bike infrastructure, which supports economic development and safer streets.
Indian Railways has nurtured the successful installation of solar rooftop arrays on light rail cars, reducing diesel reliance in Delhi, India.
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