Whitley County officials review three INDOT interchange options for US 30 at 700 East County leaders heard a consultant update on three interchange alternatives INDOT is advancing for US 30 at 700 East — a standard diamond, a partial clover and a partial clover with 700 East realignment — and were told relocation of a NIPSCO gas facility and a historic farm could add time and cost.

Whitley County leaders are weighing three exciting interchange options for US 30 at 700 East, but challenges like a gas facility and a historic farm could complicate the timeline!

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Hendry County sets FDOT priorities, ranks SCRAP/SCOP projects and nominates two sidewalks for TA funding Public Works proposed adding the US‑27/Evercane Road intersection to FDOT capital priorities; the board adopted SCRAP and SCOP project rankings and selected two sidewalks (priority items 4 and 2) for Transportation Alternatives funding while also asking staff to submit a wall-sign request where viable.

Hendry County is making strides in transportation with new project rankings and funding requests aimed at improving safety and accessibility for residents!

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#HendryCounty #FL #TransportationAlternatives #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment

Parish introduces emergency budget items to advance DOTD sidewalk projects requiring upfront funding Parish staff told the council DOTD put two TAP sidewalk projects out to bid but requires the parish to sign construction contracts and pay full construction up front; council introduced capital amendments and a transfer to fund roughly $2.1 million in construction while DOTD will reimburse approximately 80% by invoice.

St. Tammany Parish faces a financial challenge as it must fund two significant sidewalk projects upfront, hoping to recover 80% later—will the council act in time to avoid delays?

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#TammanyParish #LA #CommunityFunding #TransportationAlternatives #StTammanyParish #CitizenPortal

Stark County endorses Transportation Alternatives grant to connect Dickinson with Patterson Lake The commission endorsed a Transportation Alternatives grant application for FY2028 to build a shared‑use trail connecting Dickinson to Patterson Lake; Benjamin Ray said the grant would cover about 80% of construction costs but not engineering.

Stark County is taking a bold step toward community connectivity with a grant application for a trail that could link Dickinson and Patterson Lake!

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#StarkCounty #ND #CommunityDevelopment #TransportationAlternatives #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal #StarkCountyParks

Pike County says historic span will be converted to pedestrian use as engineers weigh repairs County officials said a little-used, historically listed bridge will be closed to vehicles and pursued for Transportation Alternatives Program funding for pedestrian refurbishment, while higher-traffic bridges remain priority for limited TIP dollars.

Pike County is taking steps to transform a historic bridge into a pedestrian-only span, prioritizing funding for more trafficked routes while preserving local history.

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#PikeCounty #PA #PikeCountyBridge #TransportationAlternatives #HistoricPreservation #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal

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Shout out to #TransportationAlternatives https://transalt.org/ (they do have an account here but I think they forgot)

Council hears Banner engineering updates; TAP trail application set for DOT presentation City staff and Banner & Associates updated the council on multiple public-works projects, including a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) trail grant presentation to the DOT on Nov. 18, wastewater treatment closeout activity, the Seventh Street extension and Baca residential-development progress.

Exciting developments are underway in Beresford as the council gears up for a pivotal TAP trail grant presentation on Nov. 18, promising enhanced community connectivity!

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#BeresfordUnionCounty #SD #CitizenPortal #CommunityHealth #TransportationAlternatives #PublicWorks

A photo of pre-sunrise clouds over a pond.

A photo of a multi-use path with fall foliage.

A photo of a wet city street in still-dark early morning.

A few shots from the last week or so of #bikecommuting. #bikesky #cycling #urbanism #thewaroncars #utilitycycling #transportationalternatives #citybike #biketowork

Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance urges state investment, calls trails "core infrastructure" The Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance presented its MyTrails 2050 vision to the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee, urging lawmakers to treat nonmotorized trails as infrastructure and to fund maintenance and connectivity. Executive director Andrea LaFontaine and staff outlined regional benefits, funding sources, and a six-region 205

Michigan's trails are more than just paths; they are vital infrastructure that boosts public health and local economies—it's time to invest!

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#MI #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #TransportationAlternatives

County Approves TAP Grant Application for Highway 35 Off Road Trail Phase 4 County staff authorized to apply for TAP grant to fund final phase of bike trail.

St. Croix County is gearing up to complete its vital Highway 35 off-road bike trail, paving the way for safer rides from North Hudson to Holton!

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#CroixCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #OutdoorRecreation #BikingInfrastructure #TransportationAlternatives #StCroixCounty

Sammamish Council explores sustainability updates in climate action and urban forest management plans Sammamish officials discuss integrating sustainability into construction and urban planning efforts.

Sammamish is buzzing with new ideas for sustainability, from an ebike rebate program to eco-friendly construction practices that could shape a greener future!

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#SammamishCityKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #UrbanForestManagement #TransportationAlternatives

Midland City Council approves $6.8M Wildcatter Trail construction funding Council greenlights detailed application for 12-foot shared use pathway connecting local neighborhoods

Odessa is taking a giant leap towards better connectivity with the approval of the ambitious $6.86 million Wildcatter Trail project!

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#OdessaEctorCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #UtilityRates #TransportationAlternatives #OdessaInfrastructure #CommunityConnectivity

This #GhostBike marks the spot where a cyclist was killed. It is not just a symbol of grief but urgent calls for safer streets & respect for all road users.

#NationalBikeMonth ride in memory, ride for change. #TransportationAlternatives ride so no one else becomes a ghost.
#KreeKronicles

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#TransportationAlternatives has published a digital petition against the criminalization of #bikenyc here: act.transalt.org/a/repeal-the-criminaliza...

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I’ll post future developments to this thread so that the Fediverse remains aware. As always, if […]

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