The benefits of transit-oriented development (TOD) are well known. By encouraging housing, jobs, and services near transit stations, TOD can boost local economies, improve mobility, increase housing options, and reduce the costs of providing public services.
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Hunterdon County commissioners have approved new speed restrictions on the county roads running through Frenchtown and Alexandria Township, lowering limits in some stretches to as little as 25 mph and setting a 35-mph school-zone limit on County Route 513 when flashing signs are active.
Paterson residents now have a new way to travel to work, school, medical appointments, and other destinations without relying on a personal vehicle or traditional bus routes.
Essex County officials say a new $35.6 million building in Verona will save taxpayers $1.8 million annually by eliminating rents for transportation facilities, offices and warehouses now scattered across three towns.
Union County representatives joined Westfield officials Wednesday to celebrate the arrival of RideUC, the county’s new on-demand shared-ride service.
Airports are primed to become the sandbox for any number of transportation innovations, ranging from autonomous vehicles to delivery robots.
Oregon’s draft State Rail Plan identifies a dozen projects intended to improve passenger rail service, including upgrades to help Amtrak Cascades avoid freight traffic, which is a common source of delays.
Almost every mass transit system still requires a driver or operator on board. Two major cities are seeking to change that.
A study recommended replacing traffic lights with stop signs at 12 intersections. The changes could save $11 million, per city estimates. Replacing each aging traffic signal could cost roughly $750,000, plus $10,000 annually in maintenance.
For the last two years, the city Economic Development Corporation has worked on a “blue highways” program, which aims to reduce air pollution and street congestion by replacing thousands of trucks with maritime shipping.
