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🚙 Share Your Input! US 34 Transit Plan The North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) is developing the US34 Transit Plan to provide fast, reliable, and efficient transit service along US 34 between Loveland and Greeley. A self-guided online meeting is available for you to learn more about the plan and provide your meaningful input on the recommended transit route and stops.   WHEN: Anytime between now and May 31 WHERE: Online at us34transitplan.com   The purpose of the US 34 Transit Plan is to identify operating scenarios, capital investments, and phasing options for premium transit along US 34 between downtown Loveland and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) area, with stops placed at major intersections, transfer stations, or regional activity centers.   US 34 was identified as the most promising transit corridor as part of the LINKNoCo Plan that was completed in 2022 and set the vision for a complete premium regional transit network to unite northern Colorado communities. We want to make sure that the transit service we propose along US 34 accommodates the needs of you and your community.

Great article on the impacts of driving and traffic, and why communities should avoid expanding highways! Follow Eagle Valley Transportation Authority for more insights 🚍

Through utilizing Value Analysis during project delivery, Caltrans was able to save $3.6 million on this project by using an alternate pavement material. This efficiency is included in the FY 2023-24 Caltrans Efficiencies Report, which will be released this winter at https://lnkd.in/gf8wAxuD

As cities and metropolitan areas grow, they increase their needs for a variety of infrastructure, including multiple transportation options. Axios ran a story this summer about multimodal infrastructure for the Research Triangle area in North Carolina. and the federal funding recently provided for it. Has your community or region been developing long-term plans to provide the transportation infrastructure it will require for a sustainable future? Transit options are usually only supported after great effort. While perusing through other stories on transportation, I also found one on the desire to restart a Southern rail line from Mobile to New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina took out that link and politics and other obstacles have interfered with a revived Amtrak line between those two points. Are there other possibilities for rail service which would connect those cities, such as more inland routes with spokes reaching out to coastal cities? #transportation #infrastructure #regionalexpansion #urbangrowth #transit #rail #passengerrail #transportationgrid https://lnkd.in/eczrxM-X

The #IllinoisDOT has made 2nd round of federal grant funding worth $24 million available for the construction of electric vehicle charging stations. #transportation #construction #road #highway #roadway #infrastructure #EV #stateDOT #travel #street https://lnkd.in/e_4znuST

There are now more than 225 EV charging ports in 13 states funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) and Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) programs. Rhode Island has the distinction of being the first state to achieve "fully built out" status in the NEVI program and advance to Phase 2 of the program, which focuses on community charging needs. Hear from the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources on how Joint Office technical assistance helped them achieve this milestone: https://lnkd.in/guGasvw2

Some of us on the OneSTL communications team take transit regularly - but not all of us. Transit isn't always available where we are going, or the added travel time can be too great. #DumpthePump Day on June 20 is a great time to try transit, and new transit riders can sign up for a free transit pass for the month of July here: https://lnkd.in/ghvtnzQW If you wish transit were different in your area, you can join other voices calling for change, like Citizens for Modern Transit. You can also voice your support for transit during local planning processes in your area. These are some plans currently underway that may be in your area: St. Louis County Comprehensive Plan: https://lnkd.in/gfnZqwqm Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan: https://lnkd.in/gkXGgRDP Jefferson County Walk Bike Plan: https://lnkd.in/g8CAefbV City of St. Louis Transportation & Mobility Plan: https://lnkd.in/gCqzr5fd City of St. Louis Strategic Land Use Plan: https://lnkd.in/grU4NgZu

We need cities that are built for people, not cars. Transit, tree cover, intersection safety, and crosswalk availability all go into creating a walkable city. Safety and availability are often cited as key concerns with transit. What other ways can we help make cities more walkable or encourage mass transit?

The Florida Department of Transportation’s Shared-Use Non-Motorized (SUN) Trail Grant Program is now open for applications! With up to $50 million in funding available, this grant supports the development of a statewide network of paved, multi-use trails for bicyclists and pedestrians, physically separated from roadways. 🌐 This year’s program focuses on enhancing intermodal connectivity by closing gaps in Florida's SUN Trail Network, a refined version of the Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS) Plan. The goal? To create a reliable and interconnected system of trails across the state, promoting safe, active transportation for everyone! 🚴♀️🚶 📅 Deadline: December 19, 2024 🤝 Matching Funds Required Learn more about how this funding can help bring connected, accessible trails to Florida communities. Let’s make Florida safer and more connected! Get your applications ready: https://buff.ly/3wyOpRv ➡️ 🚄 #FloridaDOT #SUNTrail #TrailDevelopment #ActiveTransportation #CommunityGrants

🚅 A proposal to connect #Texas’ two largest cities with high-speed rail just got a $64 million boost from the federal government. But challenges remain, including the train’s path through private properties in rural areas between #Houston and #Dallas. As fellow Ed Emmett points out: “High-speed rail can get around [private property issues] by using eminent domain, but it’s going to cost a lot of money and take a lot of time and court battles.” Learn more at ABC13 Houston: https://bit.ly/4en9QFX