Infrastructure

6 Potential Bus Rapid Transit Routes Under Consideration in Phoenix
The city of Phoenix is readying a public process to add several new bus rapid transit corridors to city streets, in accordance with the Phoenix Transportation 2050 plan.

Without Private Funding, Transit Revenue Could Take a Hit in Indianapolis
IndyGo transit officials are required to match transit income tax revenue with funding from private sources, but haven't yet met that end of the bargain. A new state law would hold IndyGo accountable to those requirements.

Federal Law Would Help Build Infrastructure to Weather Climate Change
A bi-partisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would inform better information sharing between federal agencies and local code-making powers to ensure more resilient infrastructure.
Watch: How the Road Got Rules
A video explains the origin of the right of way concept that controls the flow of traffic through the public realm.

A First Comprehensive Transit Plan for the Charlotte Region
A massive public transit planning effort is underway in the Charlotte region.

N.Y.C. Plans EV Curbside Charging Project
A citywide network of public electric vehicle charging stations will be up and running later this year as part of a demonstration project.

Evaluating the Transportation Plans of Each Presidential Candidate (Including the Incumbent)
Transportation seems like an afterthought on the campaign trail, but Transportation for America is shining light on the issue by providing an evaluation of each campaign's transportation plan.

A First for Houston: Chief Transportation Planner
The newly created position of Chief Transportation Planner for the city of Houston is tasked with working with multiple levels of government to help shift Houston away from its car-centric model.

Latest San Francisco Bike Battlefront: Valencia Street
With most private auto traffic banned on Market Street in downtown, a battle is brewing in the Mission District between Valencia Street merchants, led by a bike store owner, and cyclists who support converting a bike lane into a cycletrack.

Bus Stop Consolidation Improving On-Time Performance in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh-area buses operating on routes with a recently reduced number of stops are more likely to arrive on time than before the changes.

$11 Billion: Estimated Cost of Replacing the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway With a Tunnel
A plan to teardown the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and build a tunnel in its place has new political support and an expensive engineering plan.

Federal Storm Surge Study Called Off Suddenly, Leaving New York Exposed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was on the verge of proposing a plan to protect New York City from storm surges and sea-level rise. Instead, the city of New York has lost federal support for a path toward climate resilience.

Nashville Needs Sidewalks on 1,900 Miles of Streets
Nashville builds four miles of sidewalk a year.

Philly Safe Streets Advocates Want What San Francisco and New York Are Having
The idea of blocking major streets to private automobiles is making advocates envious in cities that have yet to implement the idea. A petition is circulating to give the car-free treatment to Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.

Hyperloop Now a Legal Public-Private Partnership Opportunity in Missouri
Missouri lawmakers removed a barrier to the creation of a Hyperloop test facility in St. Louis.

Lego Neglects Space for Bike Lanes
A Dutch advocate believes Lego's city sets should reflect streets that prioritize all users. Including bike lanes would be one way for the toy manufacturer to start accomplishing that goal.

Smart Growth America Promotes the Transportation and Climate Initiative
Former Maryland Gov. Parris Glendening penned a local opinion for The Washington Post in support of the TCI to advance funding of alternatives to driving and ask readers to shape the controversial initiative by submitting comments by Feb. 28.

Blue Line Extension on the Table in Virginia
Virginia could kick off an extension of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) Blue Line by funding a study in this year's state budget.

New York City Congestion Pricing Confounded by Federal Delay
While New York City's congestion pricing scheme waits for needed federal approval, political support seems to waver.

The 14th Street Busway Saves Lives
An additional benefit of the 14th Street Busway project in Manhattan has emerged: greatly reduced traffic collision rates.
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