Support for InfrastructureUSA.org
has been provided by these organizations and individuals:

John Hennessy III,
P.E.

Archive for the ‘Public Transportation’ Category

View the newest posts »

Should Transit Serve the CBD or a Diverse Array of Destinations? A Case Study Comparison of Two Transit Systems

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY: CENTER FOR URBAN TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH

Introduction

This case study seeks to understand the relative efficacy of two classes of policies intended to increase the ridership and productivity of public transit service. One class of policies seeks to improve transit effectiveness by freezing transit service in the older parts of metropolitan areas. It is thought that higher densities of population and employment and the presence of pedestrian amenities in older areas induce higher levels of transit demand.

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Buses, Infra Views, Local, National, Policy, Public Transportation

Comments Off on Should Transit Serve the CBD or a Diverse Array of Destinations? A Case Study Comparison of Two Transit Systems

The Fantasy Solution of an Infrastructure Bank

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Transortation Issues Daily
When a new Congress or member proposes an infrastructure bank (learn more from Wikipedia), like clockwork I will hear from a couple of State DOT CFOs who say in frustration: “But that’s financing, not funding.” It’s great to have more financing tools and great to accelerate projects, my friends say, but financing rarely adds the additional new funding that is needed to address our long range needs and growing infrastructure deficit. The funding and projects deficit grows due to rising vehicle fuel efficiency, increased construction costs, inflation, and more roads reaching old age and needing preservation and maintenance.

View this complete post...

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Accountability, Aging Infrastructure, Bipartisan, Economic Stimulus, Guest Post, Local, National, Public Transportation, Roads, Sustainability, The Infra Blog, Transit

Comments Off on The Fantasy Solution of an Infrastructure Bank

Transportation and the New Generation: Why Young People Are Driving Less and What It Means for Transportation Policy

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

FRONTIER GROUP AND U.S. PIRG EDUCATION FUND
From World War II until just a few years ago, the number of miles driven annually on America’s roads steadily increased. Then, at the turn of the century, something changed: Americans began driving less. By 2011, the average American was driving 6 percent fewer miles per year than in 2004.

View this complete post...

Tags: , ,
Posted in Biking, Infra Views, Local, National, Public Transportation, Transit

Comments Off on Transportation and the New Generation: Why Young People Are Driving Less and What It Means for Transportation Policy

The Highway Bill—Compromise or Stalemate?

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Innovation NewsBriefsVol. 23, No. 14 rev Before leaving town for a two-week Easter vacation, Congress voted a  90-day “clean” extension of the current highway program. When Congress gets back in session on April 16, the House will have 20 legislative days in which to pass a new highway bill and convene in a joint House-Senate […]

View this complete post...

Tags: , ,
Posted in Accountability, Bipartisan, Congestion, Democrat, Economic Stimulus, Funding, Guest Post, Highway, Innovation Newsbriefs, National, Public Transportation, Republican, Roads, The Infra Blog, Transit

Comments Off on The Highway Bill—Compromise or Stalemate?

San Francisco, CA: Waterfront and Bay Bridge 1936

Monday, April 9th, 2012

San Francisco Waterfront and Bay Bridge, 1930s. Various shots.High-angle shot of San Francisco waterfront, daytime, from approximately Pier 6 to 17.San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge seen from Yerba Buena Island with ferries sailing underneath.Overexposed shot of Golden Gate Bridge with bright sky in background.Eastern span of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge with Key System Ferry terminal on […]

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Aging Infrastructure, Bridges, Inland Waterways, Local, Public Transportation, Roads, Show Us Your Infra, Transit

Comments Off on San Francisco, CA: Waterfront and Bay Bridge 1936

Guest on The Infra Blog: Jonathan Nettler, AICP, Managing Editor, Planetizen

Monday, April 9th, 2012

Jonathan Nettler, AICP is Managing Editor of Planetizen. He has lived and practiced in Boston, Washington D.C., San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles on a range of project types for major public, institutional, and private developer clients including: large scale planning and urban design, waterfront and brownfield redevelopment, transit-oriented development, urban infill, campus planning, […]

View this complete post...

Tags: , ,
Posted in Accountability, Aging Infrastructure, Bipartisan, Bridges, Economic Stimulus, Funding, Guests on The Infra Blog, Highway, Local, National, Private Investment, Public Opinion, Public Transportation, Roads, Sustainability, The Infra Blog, Transit, Urban Planning

View 1 Comment on this post »

Washington, DC: Streetcar Vehicle Testing

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Here is the first video of our existing streetcars operating on their own power. The 3 vehicles have battery backup power for emergencies. Over the past two weeks technicians from the manufacturer Inekon have been testing and assessing the condition of the streetcars to make sure they are ready for service next year. For more […]

View this complete post...

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Congestion, Local, Public Transportation, Rail, Show Us Your Infra, Smart Growth, Transit

Comments Off on Washington, DC: Streetcar Vehicle Testing

NextGen: Aliging Costs, Beneftis, and Political Leadership

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

ENO CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION
The aviation system that is part of the life-blood of our economy is poised to face rising demand with limited additional capacity and outdated technology. This could put considerable stress on the system in terms of congestion and efficiency. The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) represents a series of incremental policies, procedures, and technological changes to modernize the air traffic control (ATC) system into a more efficient, state-of-the-art satellite-based system.

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in Aging Infrastructure, Aviation, Congestion, Infra Views, National, Public Transportation, Sustainability, Telecommunications

Comments Off on NextGen: Aliging Costs, Beneftis, and Political Leadership

Guidelines for Providing Access to Public Transportation Stations

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD
This report presents guidelines for providing access to rapid transit stations, describes a station access planning process, and provides a high-level station access planning tool. The guidelines, process, and planning tool are based on a detailed review of available literature and transit agency practices, as well as case studies conducted during the course of the research.

View this complete post...

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Aging Infrastructure, Buses, Infra Views, Local, Public Transportation, Rail, Roads, Sustainability, Transit, Uncategorized, Urban Planning

Comments Off on Guidelines for Providing Access to Public Transportation Stations

The Uncertain Future of the Highway Bill—An Update

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Innovation NewsBriefsVol. 23, No. 13 On March 14, by a vote of 74-22,  the Senate passed an 18-month highway bill (S. 1813) reauthorizing the federal surface transportation program through the end of FY 2013. Twenty-two senators, all Republican, voted against the final bill. While Washington stakeholder interests and advocacy groups applauded the Senate action as […]

View this complete post...

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Aging Infrastructure, Bipartisan, Democrat, Economic Stimulus, Guest Post, Highway, Innovation Newsbriefs, National, Policy, Public Transportation, Republican, Roads, The Infra Blog, Transit

Comments Off on The Uncertain Future of the Highway Bill—An Update

« More posts
View the newest posts »
Follow InfraUSA on Twitter Facebook YouTube Flickr

CATEGORIES


Show us your infra! Show us your infra!

Video, stills and tales. Share images of the Infra in your community that demands attention. Post your ideas about national Infra issues. Go ahead. Show Us Your Infra!  Upload and instantly share your message.

Polls Polls

Is the administration moving fast enough on Infra issues? Are Americans prepared to pay more taxes for repairs? Should job creation be the guiding determination? Vote now!

Views

What do the experts think? This is where the nation's public policy organizations, trade associations and think tanks weigh in with analysis on Infra issues. Tell them what you think.  Ask questions.  Share a different view.

Blog

The Infra Blog offers cutting edge perspective on a broad spectrum of Infra topics. Frequent updates and provocative posts highlight hot button topics -- essential ingredients of a national Infra dialogue.

Dear Friends,

 

It is encouraging to finally see clear signs of federal action to support a comprehensive US infrastructure investment plan.

 

Now more than ever, our advocacy is needed to keep stakeholders informed and connected, and to hold politicians to their promises to finally fix our nation’s ailing infrastructure.

 

We have already engaged nearly 280,000 users, and hoping to add many more as interest continues to grow.

 

We require your support in order to rise to this occasion, to make the most of this opportunity. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to InfrastructureUSA.org.

 

Steve Anderson

Managing Director

 

SteveAnderson@InfrastructureUSA.org

917-940-7125

InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure