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Archive for the ‘Congestion’ Category

NYC’s First Bike-Parking Protected, Protected Bike Lane!

Monday, April 29th, 2013

NYC’s First Bike-Parking Protected, Protected Bike Lane! from Streetfilms on Vimeo. A few years ago, it was pretty big news when on-street bike parking or a bike oasis were installed in any city. Today, though it is always welcome news, it hardly merits a report. However, on New York City’s 9th Avenue protected bike lane […]

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Seattle, WA: Bikes and Buses – Sharing the Road

Thursday, April 25th, 2013

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Enhancing Economic Opportunity Through Transit

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

RECONNECTING AMERICA
The Denver region is currently embarking on one of the most ambitious and extensive investments in new rail and bus service in the United States. In less than a decade, the $7.8 billion FasTracks transportation infrastructure project will connect much of the Denver Metro region with 122 miles of new commuter and light rail, 18 miles of bus rapid transit, 70 new transit stations and a variety of other expanded multimodal options. This investment has the potential to expand the reach of opportunity for many people, providing better connections between housing, jobs and other essential destinations.

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Quantico, VA: Telegraph Road Bridge Demolition

Monday, April 15th, 2013

The Telegraph Road bridge over Interstate 95 by Quantico is being demolished and a new bridge is being built to allow two new reversible HOV/Toll lanes on the interstate as part of the I-95 Express Lanes Project. The 29-mile project stretches from just past Edsall Road on Interstate 395 in the north to Garrisonville Road […]

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Washington State DOT: I-90 Rock Blasting

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

A montage of the work that will happen on I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass this summer, showing you what happens behind the scenes during closures Monday through Thursday an hour before sunset. These closures are planned for an hour, but could take longer due to the nature of the blast and the amount of debris that […]

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The Best Complete Streets Policies

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

SMART GROWTH AMERICA
Communities of all sizes are transforming their streets into more than just a way to move people in cars from one place to another.

These communities are part of a growing national movement for Complete Streets. This movement encourages and provides for the safe access to destinations for everyone, regardless of age, ability, income, ethnicity or how they travel.

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Fueled by Tolling, Innovation Stems from Our Local Communities

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)
The funding crunch facing America’s transportation infrastructure has made it crucial for our cities, counties, states and regions to find innovative ways of funding our mobility. The Federal Highway Trust Fund – the federal government’s primary source of investment in local infrastructure – is running dry, with the gas tax losing much of its purchasing power since its last increase over two decades ago.

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After Enacting Reforms, Massachusetts Considering $19 Billion Multimodal Transportation Investment

Friday, March 29th, 2013

Transportation Issues Daily
Massachusetts is considering a ten-year, $19 billion bond bill to fund road, bridge projects and transit. The bill is sponsored by the Governor and is currently under review by the Legislature. While most of the revenue is directed to state highways, the proposal also includes $300 million in annual grant funding for cities and towns to pave and repair roads, an increase from the current $200 million.

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Open for Business: The Business Case for Investment in Public Transportation

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
Public transportation is a $57 billion industry in the United States. Public transportation itself includes a broad, interconnected set of modes including local and commuter bus service, subways, paratransit, light rail, streetcars, commuter rail, bus rapid transit, and high-performance intercity passenger rail. It provides essential public benefits, and accordingly receives support from government. At the same time, public transportation is an attractive market for business partnerships, and such relationships have always been present on both capital and operating functions.

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King County, WA: Buses and Bikes – Sharing the Road

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Cities throughout King County are installing new types of bicycle facilities to create a safer, more pleasant environment for cycling. Bike boxes, shared transit/bicycle lanes, transit islands and streetcar tracks are just some of them where cyclists and transit operators need to be prepared for each other’s movements. –KCDOTVideo on YouTube.

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