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Support for highway expansion over mass transit is often bi-partisan. Maryland is the latest example. https://hubs.ly/Q021Mb870
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As the Charlotte region grows, the need for a truly regional public transportation network -- one that functions well across municipal and county lines -- is clear. Voting delegates of the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) are asking important questions about the future governance of CATS. We're optimistic that they'll work together towards an equitable, effective, and transparent agreement on financial and operational decision-making. https://lnkd.in/gZf6ZVhD
A looming battle over control of CATS
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The Pacific Coast Highway is as iconic as it is dangerous. Now, the California Office of Traffic Safety is hoping to increase #HighwaySafety through infrastructure upgrades, increased #traffic enforcement, and a new public education campaign. Improving #safety on highways will take a multi-fold approach. I think many states would benefit from adopting a similar strategy as California's highlighted above. Looking forward to seeing the impact this will have.
Santa Monica working with state and local partners to improve safety on Pacific Coast Highway
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As winter weather persists in the U.S., state leaders are faced with infrastructure concerns that threaten roadway safety. Public safety is leading states to bolster budget allocations for Departments of Transportation. The larger concern is how departments receive funding. https://lnkd.in/e8mdGZSB
States warn of ‘Band-Aids and duct tape’ for road maintenance - Stateline
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Dumb Take of the Day: The Speaker of the #NorthCarolina House of Representatives thinks #Atlanta has bad traffic because it didn’t focus enough on roads. Apparently, he has never been to the city, which has a 14+ lane expressway bisecting it and billions in Georgia Department of Transportation projects underway everywhere. The only way that the state could be more highway-centric is if an offramp bisected the state capitol. Atlanta is a traffic nightmare BECAUSE of the state’s focus on highways, thanks to induced demand. That is a concept that he is clearly ignorant of, so perhaps the NCDOT should have a word with him. That’s assuming that they understand it, themselves. If not, here’s a helpful link to an easy-to-understand WIRED article on the subject: https://lnkd.in/gE7PFvQ6 https://lnkd.in/eUwyUwRT
Charlotte must prioritize roads over rapid transit to alleviate traffic, top NC lawmakers stress
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Happy September! We hear a lot of concerns about road conditions in Greenville County. Dealing with roads in South Carolina is more complicated than many realize. With over 41,000 miles to maintain, South Carolina has the fourth-largest state-maintained road system in the nation. So the first step when discussing a road issue is to identify who's responsible for that road - is it a State road or a County road? There are several ways to verify this. One way is to look at the little codes on the street signs. Alternatively, Greenville County's GIS System or SCDOT's Street Finder tool can be used. Once you've determined the jurisdictional responsibility of the road, you can contact the relevant entities for road maintenance. Should that approach be insufficient, don't hesitate to contact your local elected representatives to address the issue. For a comprehensive road guide and steps to request road maintenance, check our latest blog. Let us know what you think and what other information would be helpful. #RoadMaintenance #GreenvilleSC #TaylorsSC #PublicWorks
Who Fixes the Roads in Greenville? — Taylors TownSquare
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Rough Roads take their Toll on Drivers in the Hudson Valley In the Hudson Valley, where there are more state and local lane miles than any other NYSDOT regional jurisdiction, pothole season can be brutal on both the wallets of motorists and state coffers. According to NYSDOT, the seven-counties that comprise Region 8 have pavements that are rated the worst in the state. Here’s a snapshot: the statewide average for fair and poor pavements is 43.2%—the Hudson Valley rating is 56.8%—far exceeding the next worst region, which scored 51%. Make sure your voice is heard: https://lnkd.in/eaX44SV5 The rough roads take their toll on drivers who must dig deep into their wallets to pay for both damage and inefficiency. It’s the price tag levied through higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays. The cost for motorists in the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh/Middletown region is $2,037 per year, according to TRIP, the national transportation research nonprofit. Given this troublesome and expensive backdrop, there is actually a pathway of relief available for motorists and New York State alike. The first action would be to add $400 million to the core road and bridge program in the FY2025 DOT budget, said John Cooney, Jr., executive director of the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc. Also, another $250 million in aid to local highway departments is needed to supplement and offset the effects of inflation on construction procurement pricing, he explained. The additional $650 million was recently described as a “rounding error” in the overall cost of a $231 billion state budget,” according to State Senator Pete Harckham (SD-40). He noted any increased investment in transportation improvements in Region 8 could relieve traffic congestion, improve road, bridge and transit conditions, boost safety, and support long-term economic growth in the Hudson Valley. Hudson Valley region was found to have the worst road and bridge conditions in all of New York State, according to NYSDOT’s findings. In 2021, Region 8 had the most bridges in fair or poor condition (43.8%) of any region in the state and the most deficient bridges (1,036) in the state. Statewide, the average fair/poor bridge average was just 35.7%. He also reminded lawmakers that Region 8 has more bridges than any other Region in the state–in fact it maintains more bridges than New York City and Long Island combined. By George Drapeau III NYS Department of Transportation New York State Senate New York State Assembly
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Has your organization signed the Call to Action for zero roadway fatalities? The U.S. Department of Transportation's Call to Action campaign invites stakeholders to share how they are embracing the #NationalRoadwaySafetyStrategy (NRSS) vision of eliminating roadway fatalities. The Call to Action encourages stakeholders to redouble their efforts and share how they are: - Taking steps to actively reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on America’s roads and streets - Expanding adoption of a #SafeSystemApproach and a Zero Fatalities vision -Transforming how we as a nation think about road safety https://lnkd.in/e7w9VxFN
Call to Action: NRSS
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Last week Upper Chichester Township received notification that we have been awarded funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light Go Program for our Chichester Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization project. Chichester Avenue is the 1st stop on Interstate I-95 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania when travelling northbound from the State of Delaware. It serves as the primary route for tens of thousands of commuters from Upper Chichester and neighboring western Delaware County municipalities heading to destinations such as Wilmington, DE, and Philadelphia, PA. While previous studies have suggested the widening of the roadway, the limited availability of right-of-way has made widening an almost impossible task. Despite that limitation, township staff, professionals, and various government entities have been working together over the past few years to make Chichester Avenue safer, more pedestrian friendly, and to improve the overall flow of traffic. Experts routinely point to the benefits of Traffic Signal Synchronization highlighting its ability to lesson traffic congestion, reduce vehicle emissions through less time idling in place, and create a better environment for pedestrians by improving air quality. Many thanks to all involved in securing this $372,400.00 award including but not limited to, Gabrielle O'Connor, Elizabeth (Lisa) Catania, Brian Seidel, Albert Federico, Millennium Strategies, and the Upper Chichester Township Board of Commissioners. #trafficsignals #trafficengineering #multimodaltransportation #trafficsafety
$1.6M Allocated For Traffic Safety Improvements In 4 Delco Towns
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