Riviera Beach board raises alarm about growing train traffic, cites mobility plan and Safe Streets grant for follow-up Board members warned that increased train activity tied to nearby logistics operations could worsen traffic delays; staff said the city is working with the port, will pursue mobility planning with county partners, launch a walk audit at Washington Elementary and participate in a CRA mobility workshop.

Riviera Beach officials are sounding the alarm as increased logistics activity threatens to make train-related traffic delays a daily nightmare.

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DRCOG committee backs recommendation to seek MPO boundary expansion to include Clear Creek, Gilpin counties The DRCOG Technical Advisory Committee voted to recommend that the regional Transportation Policy Committee and board seek gubernatorial review to expand the MPO boundary to add Clear Creek and Gilpin counties, making them eligible for certain TIP subregional calls though not increasing overall funding. (Jacob Rieger led the presentation.)

Big changes are on the horizon for transportation planning in Colorado as the DRCOG committee just voted to expand its boundary to include Clear Creek and Gilpin counties!

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Committee approves rout-and-seal and reviews designs for CTH B and multiple structures The committee approved a WisDOT DMA to rout and seal USH 8 (~$70,000), reviewed an RFP to design reconstruction of 1.05 miles of CTH B, discussed bundling four low-rated structures for design with a required mussel survey (~$25,000), and heard equipment and project updates including multiple resurfacing plans and a 2028 bridge replacement.

Oneida County is set to enhance its roadways with a $70,000 project to rout and seal USH 8 and plans for major improvements on CTH B and several structures.

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NVCOG outlines MTP update and grant opportunities, urges towns to submit project priorities Regional planners briefed members on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan update (2027–2055) and reminded municipalities about grant opportunities including the Section 5310 program and active transportation microgrants, with deadlines and staff assistance noted.

Exciting updates from NVCOG reveal new grant opportunities and a comprehensive Metropolitan Transportation Plan that could shape Connecticut's future from 2027 to 2055!

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‘Savannah Moves’ plan framed as implementation‑focused multimodal strategy; staff to return with catalyst projects City staff presented Savannah Moves, a multimodal transportation plan aligned with Savannah GPS and Vision Zero that will prioritize ‘shovel‑ready’ catalyst projects from small‑area studies and include public engagement across three phases; council was briefed on timeline and committee roles and no action was taken.

Savannah Moves is set to revolutionize transportation in the city by integrating small-area projects with a focus on safety and equity.

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Identifying and Prioritizing Age-Friendly Design Principles and Guidelines for Developing Transportation Planning E-Tools: Scoping Review Background: Older adults often face mobility challenges and usability barriers when navigating transportation options due to age-related physical, cognitive, and sensory changes. While transportation planning e-tools can support their independence, most are not designed for their specific needs. There is a lack of comprehensive, age-friendly usability design principles tailored to this context. Objective: This study aims to identify, synthesize, and prioritize the most relevant age-friendly usability design principles and guidelines for developing transportation planning e-tools that are tailored to the needs of older adults. Methods: A scoping review was conducted following the Arksey and O’Malley methodological framework, enhanced by guidance from the Joanna Briggs Institute and reported according to the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) standards. The literature search was performed across the following six scientific databases: MEDLINE (PubMed and National Center for Biotechnology Information), AgeLine (EBSCOhost), Cochrane Library (Wiley Online Library), Scopus (Elsevier), IEEE Xplore, and TRID (Transportation Research Board), and was supplemented by gray literature identified through Google Scholar and Google Search, covering the period from January 2013 to April 2025. To guide the analysis, 4 foundational usability frameworks by Nielsen; Shneiderman and Plaisant; Gerhardt-Powals; and Weinschenk and Barker were used to inductively derive generic principles that structured the classification of age-friendly guidelines. This process resulted in the organization of extracted guidelines into 10 core usability principles. The analytic hierarchy process was applied by a single expert to rank the principles based on expert pairwise comparisons and their frequency of reference in literature. Results: The study identified 31 relevant studies. From these, 500 age-friendly guidelines were refined into 68 actionable guidelines across 10 usability principles: visual clarity, structure and navigation, ease of use, information, minimizing memory load, feedback, accessibility, consistency, simplicity, and control. The analytic hierarchy process ranked visual clarity (36.4%), structure and navigation (22.1%), and ease of use (12.5%) as the top 3 age-friendly design priorities. Conclusions: This study offers an evidence-based foundation for developing transportation planning e-tools that promote older adults’ autonomy and digital inclusion, with prioritized guidelines applicable to transportation planning e-tools and to the broader field of age-friendly digital design. Ongoing updates and active user involvement are essential to ensure their sustained usability and long-term relevance.

New in JMIR Aging: Identifying and Prioritizing Age-Friendly Design Principles and Guidelines for Developing Transportation Planning E-Tools: Scoping Review #AgeFriendly #TransportationPlanning #MobilityChallenges #DesignPrinciples #Usability

Morton County commissioners authorize sales-tax collection, grant payouts and license renewals At their Dec. 12 meeting in Mandan, Morton County commissioners unanimously authorized the start of collections of a voter-approved $.01 sales tax, approved a $55,005.92 Back the Blue payout for retention bonuses, renewed five liquor licenses and adopted the Arrive 2050 metropolitan transportation plan.

Morton County commissioners are taking big steps forward by approving a new sales tax, retention bonuses for law enforcement, and renewing local liquor licenses!

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Burleson County Commissioners unanimously approve deputation, subdivision exception and apply for USDOT RAISE planning grant At its Feb. 26 meeting, the Burleson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a series of routine consent items, deputized a deputy sheriff, approved a subdivision exception and authorized a resolution to apply for USDOT’s FY25 RAISE Planning Grant.

Burleson County Commissioners made significant strides by unanimously approving a deputy's deputation, a subdivision exception, and a bold move to secure federal transportation funding!

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Dickson County Commission approves zoning amendment, budget changes, 25-acre land purchase and applies for $200,000 TDOT planning grant At its Jan. 22 meeting, the Dickson County Commission unanimously approved a zoning-resolution amendment, several budget amendments for EMS and school-related funds, authorized purchase of ~25 acres from Dal-Tile at $1,750 per acre, and authorized applying for a $200,000 Tennessee Department of Transportation planning grant (10% local match).

The Dickson County Commission just made major moves by approving zoning amendments, budget changes, and a significant land purchase, paving the way for future growth!

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Carlsbad approves comprehensive parking study and Grand Avenue lane reduction; council adopts lane‑reduction oversight policy 4–1 Council selected Avari Consulting for a comprehensive parking study covering the Village, Barrio and beach areas and approved design and funding for diagonal parking and a lane reduction on Westbound Grand Avenue; a separate policy requiring additional council oversight of lane reductions passed 4–1, with Mayor Pro Tem Patel opposed.

Carlsbad City Council is taking bold steps to tackle parking challenges with a new comprehensive study and innovative design changes for Grand Avenue!

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Huntington board reviews 2026–27 budget preview, flags levy choices and transportation RFP Board members heard a district budget preview covering tax-cap calculations, an estimated levy ceiling of 2.76% without supermajority, a draft gap of about $4.7 million to be closed, transportation contract estimates and a capital project plan (Proposition 2). Voting is set for May 19, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

The Huntington Union Free School District is facing a daunting $4.7 million budget gap as it prepares for critical votes on May 19—will they find a way to balance the budget?

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Take the survey in-person at the Community Connections Expo on March 17th or take it online at bit.ly/GoalsAndNeeds !

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Gadsden County commissioners approve change order, federal lease extension, grants and road applications in unanimous votes The Gadsden County board approved a Cane Creek Road change order, finalized a $75,000 Dept. of Commerce grant agreement, authorized FDOT grant applications for multiple roads, approved a task order for land‑clearing and extended a USDA lease — all motions carried with recorded affirmative votes (5‑0).

Gadsden County commissioners have taken major steps forward by approving key infrastructure projects and securing a $75,000 grant to boost industrial recruitment!

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Monte Vista staff present Safe Streets action plan to prioritize sidewalks, school routes and grant readiness City staff and consultants outlined an FHWA-backed Safe Streets action plan that will use crash data and a steering committee to prioritize safety projects, prepare grant-ready designs and run public engagement starting in March; the plan is a planning step, not a construction commitment.

Monte Vista is gearing up for safer streets and sidewalks with a strategic action plan to prioritize improvements and tap into crucial federal grants!

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Committee approves resurfacing projects, equipment purchases and culvert replacements; engineer flags $500,000 turn‑lane estimate McLean County’s Land Use & Transportation Committee approved a resurfacing project, ordered fleet equipment and approved culvert replacements for Lawndale and White Oak townships; County Engineer Jerry Stokes said preliminary work on a Cornerstone turn lane could cost about $500,000.

McLean County is gearing up for major improvements with new highway projects and equipment purchases that promise to enhance road safety and efficiency!

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Commission reviews Regent Street preferred design; staff told to prioritize pedestrian crossings and off-street bike connections City staff presented a preferred "community main street" design for Regent Street aimed at wider sidewalks, midblock bump-outs, parking as a pedestrian buffer and accommodations for emergency access. Commissioners supported the overall direction but pressed staff for stronger crossing treatments, clearer delivery/curb-management plans and the best off-street bike connections to the Southwest Path.

Madison is transforming Regent Street into a vibrant community hub with wider sidewalks and improved pedestrian safety, but will it meet the needs of cyclists too?

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Littleton outlines 2026 Transportation Master Plan update, staff seeks community‑focused consultant City staff presented a yearlong scope, funding plan and a three‑phase public engagement strategy for a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) update, seeking council blessing to publish a consultant solicitation in March and proposing an 18–20 month project timeline with heavy emphasis on safety and implementation.

Littleton is gearing up for a transformative Transportation Master Plan update, focusing on safety and community engagement to shape the future of travel in the city.

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Additional topics covered included total-curve treatment strategies, paver-placed asphalt recycling, and practical pavement management tools. #PavementManagement #TransportationPlanning
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HATS wins $400,000 SS4A grant; sober-ride voucher program paused pending evaluation Tri-County staff said they received a $400,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant, to be matched with $100,000 locally, and reported the Sober Ride Home demonstration used about 14,000 vouchers early on; staff will coordinate an evaluation and expect a final report after 2025 crash data are available.

Tri-County just secured a $400,000 federal grant to enhance safety in our region, but will it be enough to tackle the rising DUI crashes?

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Committee Hears Bill to Include Tribal Representation in Transportation Planning A legislative committee heard House‑engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5,374, which would require counties to include affected tribal governments in intergovernmental coordination for transportation elements of comprehensive plans and establish a tribal traffic safety coordinator grant program; staff described indeterminate fiscal impacts and implementation details.

A groundbreaking bill is on the table that could reshape transportation planning by integrating tribal governments into the process—what does this mean for local communities?

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MPO amends 2050 plan; county to fold changes into Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, Chapter 5 Courtney said the Metropolitan Planning Organization updated the 2050 long-range transportation plan and that the MPO’s amendment will be incorporated into Martin County's Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (Chapter 5).

Big changes are coming to Martin County's transportation future as the MPO amends the 2050 long-range plan—find out how this will shape local growth!

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Public commenters press parking and outreach concerns while some residents back Del West project During the Sherwood Village PUD hearing dozens of residents voiced opposition over parking, traffic and outreach; others, including renters and a local contractor, urged approval to add missing‑middle family housing near transit and schools. The board required a transportation demand management plan as a condition.

The heated Sherwood Village PUD hearing revealed a deep divide in the community, with passionate residents clashing over parking woes and the urgent need for more family housing.

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WFRC asks cities to map context-sensitive street types under Wasatch Choice Great Streets WFRC's Great Streets framework asks jurisdictions to identify street types (corridor, boulevard, hybrid/main, main, supporting) in city/town centers to better align design, funding, and agency coordination; draft map feedback requested by March 6.

Ted Dalton reveals a groundbreaking framework to revolutionize street design in Utah, promoting safety and economic vitality while reducing travel demand.

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WFRC unveils preliminary households-and-jobs forecast and interactive review app; feedback requested through March 28 WFRC presented a preliminary 2027'1055 households, population and employment forecast, described modeling inputs (Gardner Policy Institute county projections, UrbanSim), and opened an interactive app for jurisdictions to review and submit pipeline projects and future-land-use updates through March 28; a final forecast is targeted for May.

WFRC is inviting local feedback on a groundbreaking forecast for households and jobs that will shape Utah's transportation future—don’t miss your chance to influence planning decisions!

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Missoula MPO wins federal grant to study safety on Reserve Street; study due within a year Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization officials say a federally funded safety study of the Reserve Street corridor (Brooks to I‑90) will begin this summer, produce a prioritized action plan in 9–12 months and identify short‑term pedestrian improvements and longer-term projects.

A major safety overhaul is on the horizon for Reserve Street, with a new federal grant funding a study that promises to reshape this vital corridor.

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The City of Markham is hiring for a #job as a Transportation Engineer (2-Year Contract). Find more info & link to apply at ITE Canada's Job Board: bit.ly/4s3zS7W
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County requests US 17 corridor study after FDOT response letters; public commenter says FDOT did not concur Staff reported FDOT issued two response letters about a proposed large development on US 17 and has not issued concurrence; a public commenter submitted a comparison of the letters and urged continued coordination and a corridor study.

Concerns are rising in Charlotte County as a resident reveals FDOT's lack of action on a major development's traffic impact—will the corridor study finally move forward?

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The City of Surrey is hiring for a #job as a Senior Transportation Engineer – Network Planning. Find more info & link to apply at ITE Canada's Job Board: bit.ly/4avMmOx
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Smith Ferry Road widening design near completion; right-of-way and gas-line relocation remain Staff reported the one-mile Smith Ferry Road widening (Gulick to US-64) design is near completion but cannot be finalized until remaining right-of-way is purchased and Oklahoma Natural Gas relocates a private-easement gas line; about 60% of right-of-way has been acquired and Hilldale Public Schools donated a large portion.

The Smith Ferry Road widening project is almost ready to roll, but a gas line relocation and remaining right-of-way purchases are holding it back!

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Regional planning commissions press for flood-resilient roads, say towns need more grant support Regional planning commissions told the House Transportation Committee on Feb. 11 that rural road networks and flood-resiliency projects require continued technical assistance and easier access to grant funds; presenters highlighted a long hydraulic model and successful pilot projects but warned of municipal capacity limits.

Rural towns are fighting back against devastating floods with innovative road designs and a push for better grant support, but can they overcome the hurdles?

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#VT #CommunityAssistance #CitizenPortal #VermontRoads #FloodResilience #TransportationPlanning