Oakland to Treasure Island construction of new suspension bridge span April 12, 2012 part 15 – cemekickit on YouTube
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Oakland, CA: Bay Bridge Eastern Span Construction
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012Putting Transit to Work in Main Street America
Thursday, May 24th, 2012![Rural Transit Riders: Trip Reason](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Screen-shot-2012-05-24-at-1.23.09-PM.png)
RECONNECTING AMERICA
Public transportation plays a critical and expanding role in rural America. Just as it does in urban environments, public transportation in small towns and rural areas provides mobility choices and promotes sustainable economies. Across the country, small towns and rural communities are developing partnerships to build intermodal transit centers, creating circulator buses to catalyze private investments in their downtowns, and improving connections between people and jobs.
View this complete post...Equity in Transportation for People with Disabilities
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Congress is currently debating reauthorization of the surface transportation bill, with heated debate over spending amounts and policy needs. As the nation considers its transportation policy for the 21st century, it is crucial to consider the needs of all individuals living in the United States, especially those who have traditionally been left behind.
What USDOT Wants In – and Out of – a Final Transportation Bill
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012Transportation Issues Daily USDOT has officially expressed what it wants in and out of a final federal transportation bill. Instead of beginning with what the Administration supports, the letter begins with what it dislikes. First up is the threat to veto the transportation bill if it includes the Keystone XL language. Next up is opposition to […]
View this complete post...Mesquite, NV: Mesquite Bridge Move
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012Seattle, WA: Streetcars in Seattle
Monday, May 21st, 2012General Aviation Airports: A National Asset
Monday, May 21st, 2012![General Aviation Airports](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Screen-shot-2012-05-21-at-11.09.11-AM.png)
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Did you know that tens of thousands of general aviation aircraft, including corporate jets, medical evacuation helicopters, and airplanes owned by individuals for business and personal use are flown in the United States? In fact, three out of every four takeoffs and landings at U.S. airports are conducted by general aviation aircraft, and most of these flights occur at general aviation airports.
View this complete post...May 22-24, San Francisco, CA: High Speed Rail Conference Update
Friday, May 18th, 2012![May 22-24: High Speed Rail Conference CA](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/USHSR_CA.gif)
From US High Speed Rail Association:
Only 1 week to go! New Speakers, Tours Announced, Agenda Updates…
Stillwater, OK: Quick Tip- Sharrows
Friday, May 18th, 2012Have you seen the sharrows lately? The City of Stillwater has incorporated sharrows on several roads in town to create more bike lanes for bicyclists to use. These lanes are meant for bicycles and cars to share the lanes and arrows. –CityofStillwaterOK on YouTube.
View this complete post...Peer-to-Peer Information Exchange on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Bus Priority Best Practices
Thursday, May 17th, 2012![Peer-to-Peer Information Exchange on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Bus Priority Best Practices](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Screen-shot-2012-05-14-at-11.27.23-AM.png)
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Introduction
The purpose of this effort, sponsored by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), has been to foster a dialogue among peers at transportation and planning agencies about their experiences with promoting public transit.
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