The United Kingdom's major rail company is expecting a 30% increase in freight traffic over the next 10 years, and ideas to help cope with the increase include double-decker commuter trains and altered routes.
Britain struggles with increasing demand on its rails lines, both for commuters and freight. The rail company expects a 30% increase in freight traffic over the next 10 years, and as commuter ridership increases, the company looks for ways to adapt.
" 'There are several ways of dealing with the increase in demand,' the chief executive of the company that runs the British rail network said. 'Some of it can be done through changing timetables or lengthening trains. But if we don't get investment there is a risk, a certainty probably, that we cannot absorb the extra demand and it finds its way on to the roads.' "
"About 1,000 freight trains use the rail system a day, a number that will rise to 1,120 according to Network Rail's forecasts, equivalent to 1m extra lorry journeys. About 12% of all freight traffic in Britain is moved by rail."
FULL STORY: Network Rail freight plans could deliver doubledecker trains
Seattle Legalizes Co-Living
A new state law requires all Washington cities to allow co-living facilities in areas zoned for multifamily housing.
NYC Officials Announce Broadway Pedestrianization Project
Two blocks of the marquee street will become mostly car-free public spaces.
Denver's New High-Rise Integrates Vertical Canyon in Architectural Design
Unlike other new builds in Denver, Colorado, a new high-rise reveals a unique “sculptural canyon” running vertically through the facade to foster a sense of community and connection to nature.
Chicago Budget Fails to Include Snow Plowing Program
Disability rights advocates say the “Plow the Sidewalks” program is a necessity for Chicagoans with limited mobility in winter months.
Indy Bike Share Sees Sharp Growth Thanks to Free Pass Program
A new fleet of e-bikes and free access for Marion County residents are getting more people on bikes.
Federal Resilience Program a Lifeline for Affordable Housing Providers
The little-known Green and Resilient Retrofit Program funds upgrades and repairs that improve efficiency and comfort in existing housing stock.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Village of Glen Ellyn
American Planning Association, Sustainable Communities Division
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
City of Cambridge, Maryland
Newport County Development Council: Connect Greater Newport
Rockdale County Board of Commissioners