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1 day ago

House transportation panel advances bill to create Louisiana State Infrastructure Bank The House Transportation Committee reported HB 11 57 favorably after testimony from the transportation secretary and business leaders that a state infrastructure bank would help accelerate roads, bridges and port projects by leveraging federal, local and private funds.

Louisiana is set to revolutionize its infrastructure with a new state bank aimed at fast-tracking transportation projects and attracting major investments.

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Tallahassee Airport to be designated Bobby Bowden International Airport, family says thanks State officials announced the Tallahassee International Airport will be named for coach Bobby Bowden. Family members and local officials praised Bowden's legacy at a public unveiling; his daughter, Ginger Bowden Madden, and State Senator Corey Simon spoke at the ceremony.

Tallahassee International Airport is set to honor the legendary Bobby Bowden, celebrating a legacy of faith, family, and football in a heartfelt ceremony.

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2 days ago

Council OKs $499,276 PEL study for Elburn–DeKalb rail corridor; federal grant covers most costs Council approved Resolution 20207 authorizing a consulting agreement with T.Y. Lynn/International Great Lakes Inc. for a planning and environmental (PEL) study along the Union Pacific corridor between Elburn and DeKalb at a contract amount of $499,276; city manager said the federal government will fund 80% and the city budget includes $100,000.

DeKalb City Council has taken a major step forward in rail development by approving a $500,000 study that will pave the way for future grant opportunities!

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2 days ago

Council presses for coordinated action as Clarksville Road bridge repair lags The Township Council of West Windsor heard resident and council concerns about the Clarksville Road (Bridal Road) bridge closure and urged coordination among NJDOT, Amtrak and township officials; a resident with rail-program experience offered to help convene stakeholders.

West Windsor officials are pushing for urgent collaboration to repair the closed Clarksville Road bridge, but will it be enough to speed up the stalled process?

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2 days ago

District's Future Ready facilities plan emphasizes feeder alignment, transportation cuts and phased seven-year investments Director of PR Ebony Pugh told the committee the Future Ready plan aims to realign feeder patterns, reduce daily bus trips from 986 to 402 and shorten average ride times, while phasing capital investments over seven years and minimizing closures compared with consultant recommendations.

Pittsburgh Public Schools is transforming its facilities with a bold "education-first" plan that promises reduced bus trips and shorter ride times for students!

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Citizen Portal News California

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3 days ago

San Jose committee hears Bike Plan 2025 progress, accepts update City staff told the Transportation and Environment Committee that San Jose’s Bike Plan 2025 has grown the city’s bikeway network to about 491 miles with a goal of 550 miles, added roughly 7.5 miles in 2025, and that trail projects and flood resilience work are underway; the committee approved the report 5–0.

San Jose is pedaling towards a safer and more accessible biking future with its ambitious Bike Plan 2025, aiming for a 550-mile network of protected bikeways!

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3 days ago

Superintendent: Linda and Dunning Avenue safe-routes project in design, grant-funded Superintendent Jordan Reeves told the board a grant-funded Safe Routes to School project for Linda and Dunning avenues is in design and will include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, ADA ramps, bike lanes and striping; timelines will follow as county coordination continues.

Exciting news for safer commutes! A grant-funded Safe Routes to School project is in the works, promising new bike lanes and sidewalks around Linda Elementary.

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4 days ago

Chico council splits on downtown redesign; deadlocked vote leads to additional stakeholder meeting After a lengthy presentation and 28 public commenters split between safety and business‑access concerns, the council failed on a tie vote to adopt the staff‑recommended Alternative 1 for downtown revitalization; members then approved a separate motion to hold a focused stakeholder meeting and return the item for action.

Chico's downtown redesign hits a snag as council members split on safety and business access, leaving the future of protected bikeways hanging in the balance.

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4 days ago

Consultant presents Fullerton Safe Streets plan: ~200 improvements packaged into 10 bids; May SS4A funding round looming Lochner consultant Carlos Velasquez presented a Safe Streets for All action plan that maps about 200 recommended safety projects and packages them into 10 implementable corridors; staff and commissioners discussed grant competitiveness, low survey response counts, and next steps toward council adoption and May grant deadlines.

Fullerton is on the brink of a transformative Safe Streets plan, featuring nearly 200 safety improvements that could reshape how we navigate the city!

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4 days ago

Redwood Place to be abandoned as part of Mill Street widening; council hearing set for May 20 City staff and RTC explained that Redwood Place will be removed under the RTC Mill Street widening and capacity project; the City of Reno is the applicant for the roadway-abandonment and council approval is scheduled for May 20, 2026.

Redwood Place is set for abandonment as part of the ambitious Mill Street widening project, promising safer streets and improved traffic flow for our community.

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5 days ago

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins tells Assembly agency needs $379 million in state match to deliver Games transit projects LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins told the Assembly the agency needs $379 million in state matching funds to complete a list of Games-related construction projects; she warned Metro faces a $429 million operational shortfall this fiscal year that could grow to $1.3 billion by 2031 and said borrowed bus capacity and enhanced transit services will be required.

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins warns that without a crucial $379 million state investment, the agency risks falling short on transit improvements needed for the 2028 Games.

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6 days ago

DRCOG presents Sheridan Boulevard safety study: 4,000 crashes in five years, recommends medians and targeted fixes DRCOG staff presented the final Sheridan Boulevard safety study, reporting over 4,000 crashes in the five‑year analysis (152 serious injuries, 17 fatalities) and recommending corridor‑wide measures including medians, lighting, signal retiming and early‑action intersection projects.

Over 4,000 crashes and 17 fatalities on Sheridan Boulevard have led to urgent calls for safety improvements, including medians and better lighting.

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6 days ago

Board hears 2026 State Freight Plan update and approves amended FGTS county data submission The board received the 2026 State Freight Plan briefing—needed to secure federal freight formula dollars—and approved an amended FGTS/FTTS county data submission after staff explained a substantial increase in county-designated strategic freight corridor mileage and funding caveats tied to congressional action.

The Washington Patriot Mobility board has taken a crucial step towards securing $11 million in federal freight funds by approving a significant update to the 2026 State Freight Plan.

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1 week ago

Tech groups urge caution as Alaska committee considers human-operator requirement for commercial autonomous vehicles Industry witnesses told the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee that HB 217would require a human safety operator in commercial autonomous vehicles, effectively blocking driverless truck deployments and testing; committee set an amendment deadline of April 13 and requested clarifying notes on testing implications.

Alaska's proposed HB 217 could halt the future of commercial autonomous vehicles, putting the state at risk of being left behind in innovation.

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Citizen Portal News California

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Hanford seeks $565,000 design change order to convert East Lacey Boulevard to "complete streets" Council reviewed a $565,000 change order to QK to redesign East Lacey Boulevard from a five‑lane arterial to a complete‑streets corridor (one travel lane each direction, protected bike/ped facilities, medians, transit stops); staff said the redesign increases total design costs to about $1.6M but unlocks major grant eligibility.

Hanford is set to transform East Lacey Boulevard into a pedestrian-friendly corridor with a $565,000 design change that promises to unlock significant grant opportunities!

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1 week ago

City administrator says ALDOT will stage short detour for roundabout work; town hall maps coming City Administrator Fort Hamley told the Orange Beach City Council that ALDOT plans a short, likely three-day detour for final roundabout and median work north of the bridge, with one northbound lane maintained and public maps to be provided at a forthcoming town hall meeting.

Get ready for a brief detour in Orange Beach as ALDOT plans three days of roundabout work, promising less hassle and more convenience for travelers!

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TPO board approves $342,000 FDOT-backed lighting project on East Adamo Drive The Hillsborough County TPO board approved a $342,000 TIP amendment to install lighting along a two‑mile segment of East Adamo Drive (State Road 60) between N. 22nd Street and U.S. 41, funded primarily through FDOT advanced construction and delivered via a roadway illumination services agreement.

Hillsborough County is set to enhance pedestrian safety with a $342,000 lighting project on East Adamo Drive, just in time for the new school year!

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TPO adopts Beers Avenue multimodal safety study after presenters cite pedestrian crash cluster The board approved the Beers Avenue multimodal safety study, which found high pedestrian stress and several pedestrian and bicycle crashes (2021–2025) and recommends lighting, shared‑use paths, mid‑block pedestrian hybrid beacons, lane reconfiguration, and intersection improvements.

Hillsborough County's TPO has just adopted a pivotal safety study highlighting alarming pedestrian crash clusters and ambitious plans for safer streets!

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Dothan approves Safe Streets grant application, staff says studies will focus on public feedback areas The commission approved Resolution 2026-90 to apply for a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant not to exceed $432,000 (with an estimated $108,000 city match). City staff said the funding will support studies of priority areas identified by public feedback.

Dothan City is set to enhance road safety with a new $432,000 grant aimed at improving pedestrian and driver conditions based on community feedback!

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 week ago

Votes at a glance: Senate Aeronautics & Transportation advances several House bills including True Grit Trail and Route 66 plate The Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee advanced multiple House bills on a range of topics — trails and tourism, administrative updates, digital credentials and transportation fees — voting to advance eight bills and adjourning with more bills to consider next week.

The Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee just advanced a series of transformative bills, including the exciting "True Grit Trail" aimed at boosting tourism in southeast Oklahoma!

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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Schuylkill County commissioners approve transportation grants, contracts and supplemental budget adjustments Commissioners voted to apply for PennDOT multimodal grants for Keystone Boulevard and Bridge 6, approved contracts for coroner services and resilience planning, and adopted multiple prior-year and supplemental budget adjustments; most motions passed by roll call (Padora and Hess yes; Hetherington absent).

Schuylkill County commissioners are making big moves with new transportation grants and budget adjustments that could reshape local infrastructure!

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2 weeks ago

Active transportation committee presents bike/pedestrian crash data and asks council to fund striping, parking and trail standards At the March 25 Cedar City Council meeting, the Active Transportation Committee presented crash trends showing a rise in bicycle incidents in 2025 and asked the city to prioritize separated bike lanes, bike parking and trail standards to boost safety and ridership.

Cedar City's Active Transportation Committee reveals alarming crash trends and calls for urgent action to enhance bike safety and boost ridership!

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2 weeks ago

Staff warns San Antonio Road Complete Streets grant may require far more work and money than application suggests Traffic engineer Steven Sun told the commission the 1.9-mile San Antonio Road Complete Streets grant is federalized and will require phased FHWA/Caltrans approvals, ADA upgrades and structural pavement repairs that are not in the original concept documents; staff said a detailed re-evaluation of scope and cost is needed before proceeding.

The North San Antonio Road Complete Streets project may face unforeseen challenges and skyrocketing costs, putting its future in jeopardy.

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2 weeks ago

Elgin staff and police brief council on e‑bikes and e‑scooters as state weighs uniform rules City staff and the police commander told the council that Elgin’s calls and citations for micromobility devices are low but rising; staff recommended maintaining the current ordinance while monitoring state legislation and preparing targeted local measures if needed.

Elgin officials are urging the city to hold steady on micromobility regulations as state lawmakers scramble to define the future of e-bikes and e-scooters.

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2 weeks ago

Pflugerville bond advisory panel reviews proposed FM 685 relief routes, Melber Lane and downtown parking At a bond advisory meeting, city staff presented a package of FM 685 "relief routes," three major roadway projects and a downtown parking proposal totaling roughly $104 million for the transportation/downtown slate (preliminary estimates raise the broader program near $185 million); committee members asked for more fiscal context and scheduled financial review on April 20.

Pflugerville is gearing up for a major transportation overhaul with a proposed $185 million bond package aimed at easing congestion and revitalizing downtown!

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2 weeks ago

Greenfield accepts federal Reconnecting Communities planning grant to study pedestrian overcrossings and feasibility work Council accepted a USDOT Reconnecting Communities planning grant (staff cited $793,856 reimbursable of a $992,320 total award) to fund planning, feasibility and design work for new and widened overcrossings at Apple, Walnut and Oak avenues; the project must be completed by June 30, 2028 and council approved $60,000 in supplemental appropriations for the current fiscal year (corrected to fund 230).

Greenfield City Council secures a $793,856 federal grant to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access across US 101, paving the way for safer, wider overcrossings!

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2 weeks ago

Caldwell council votes 5–1 to accept $400,000 bid for crossing upgrades and to establish railroad quiet zone The Caldwell City Council approved Resolution 095‑26 to accept a bid and allocate up to $400,000 for railroad crossing security features, then approved Resolution 096‑26 to establish a railroad quiet zone; Council President Register voted in opposition citing pedestrian and intersection safety concerns and urged additional measures.

Caldwell City Council just voted 5-1 to invest $400,000 in railroad crossing upgrades and create a quiet zone, but not without controversy over safety concerns!

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2 weeks ago

Mount Vernon authorizes design agreement for Kulshan Trail Phase 3 lighting; construction funds tied to SCOG grant Council authorized the mayor to execute an A&E professional-services agreement with Transpo Group for Phase 3 pedestrian lighting on the Kulshan Regional Trail; the project is federally funded through SCOG and construction funds must be obligated by year-end.

Mount Vernon is set to brighten up the Kulshan Regional Trail with new lighting and security features, thanks to a federally funded initiative!

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2 weeks ago

Albany commission endorses San Pablo parallel bike project, asks staff to clear encroachment permit Alameda CTC presented design updates for two San Pablo corridor projects and the commission voted unanimously to recommend the city authorize an encroachment permit so construction can proceed on the parallel bike improvements, with timing to be coordinated around other city projects.

Albany's Transportation Commission just gave the green light for exciting new bike improvements on San Pablo Avenue, paving the way for safer cycling in our community!

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2 weeks ago

TAC approves set‑aside policy amendments after debate over signal‑spacing eligibility DRCOG staff presented amendments to the TIP set‑aside policy. Committee debated and ultimately approved a modification to remove a sentence requiring RTOT projects to be on segments with average signal spacing of no more than 1/2 mile, after concerns it could exclude many corridors. The motion to recommend the amended policy passed. (Discussion led by Josh Wenck, with Zeke Lynch proposing the change.)

After heated debates, a significant amendment to the transportation funding policy in Colorado could reshape project eligibility and prioritization for crucial technological advancements.

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