Transportation Infrastructure

Latin America’s Bus Rapid Transit Boom Offers Lessons for the U.S.

Bus rapid transit (BRT) is often the most feasible, quickly implemented and cost-effective way to improve mobility in the United States, concluded a distinguished panel of transport experts at a Brookings Institution event.

March 14, 2011 - TheCityFix.com

Chicago's Greener Alleys Program shares insights on sustainable transportation

Chicago is using pervious pavements and reflective materials on its 1,900 miles of alleys to reduce flooding, cut demand on storm sewers, and decrease the city's urban heat island effect. The program is so successful that they are expanding it.

June 4, 2010 - Public Roads

Communities Sue Florida Over Growth Management Law

Several communities in South Florida are suing the state government over the recent passage of a law that allows exurban development to occur even if there is no adequate transportation infrastructure in place.

July 10, 2009 - The Miami Herald

Controversial Florida Growth Management Bill Spurs Call for Veto

A bill that would allow exurban development before adequate transportation infrastructure is in place has caused a stir in Florida, where environmental groups are lobbying the governor for a veto.

May 18, 2009 - The Bradenton Herald

L.A. is Number One in Traffic Delays, Says Study

As part of a larger series, NY Times guest blogger Eric A Morris talks about traffic in LA, and how the city's structure affects ease of transportation.

March 12, 2009 - Freakonomics - NY Times Blog

A Plea for PR: Bicycling in the City

A longtime urban cyclist compares cycling today with cycling twenty years ago, and considers how best to move forward.

March 9, 2009 - The New York Times

The Implications of Climate Change on Transportation Infrastructure

Recent reports are highlighting the dire effects climate change will have on transportation infrastructure.

March 13, 2008 - Associated Press

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