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I tell everyone I know about this program. I mean come on, $3.50 for an on-demand ride? Can't beat that! Did I mention rides are free if you paid for a train ticket that day? ZIPZONE is a great solution to the "final mile" problem many cities face when integrating public transportation into less densely populated areas. Programs like this enable cities to focus on transit-oriented design, promoting economic diversity in suburban areas. This approach helps address concerns that new suburban developments may not contribute enough in property taxes to justify their construction and maintenance costs. Additionally, transit-oriented design reduces emissions, preserves undeveloped land, and best of all, decreases traffic congestion!

Micromobility can support businesses across the city. Rather than letting urban spaces be dominated by congested roads, we can rethink urban planning for smaller mobility routes. New York City is already a great example of this progress, with the “bike boulevard” in Midtown providing new opportunities for local businesses. These businesses can establish pop-up shops for cyclists that constantly cycle by. Also, improving micromobility and walkability will entice citizens to spend more time actively exploring their local areas, rather than sitting in cars and staying on crowded streets. #MicroMobility #UbranPlanning #Mobility

This is a common sign on highway on/off ramps these days. It's unfortunate that ramps/shoulders have become the best option for drivers, but that's what happens when folks are left without anywhere else to go at the end of their day. Is Truck Parking Club the sole solution to this issue? Absolutely not. It's our belief that we are part of the solution. Constructing new truck parking facilities is necessary, but takes time and serious money (anywhere from $100,000-$200,000 per space for many projects). Fast and cost-effective solutions are needed ASAP to start chipping away at the problem. That's where we come in. We are able to add new truck parking capacity in an affordable, efficient, and scalable manner. Each week, we add hundreds of new parking spaces to our network, many of them were never publicly available (example: extra space in a carrier's yard). We anticipate this growth rate to accelerate. We're always looking for new properties across the US. If you have space suitable for truck parking, you can get started at truckparkingclub.com If you know someone with space suitable for truck parking, you can refer them to us at refertpc.com and get rewarded when the property goes live on our site!

Do multi-lane roundabouts add an extra twist to your commute? If multi-lane roundabouts leave you confused and driving in circles, listen up, we've got a few tips. 1. Signs and Decisions: Look for traffic signs as you approach the roundabout. These signs will guide you in deciding and committing to the lane you will use to enter the roundabout. Keep in mind that allowable movements can vary from roundabout to roundabout. 2. Slow Down: As you approach a roundabout, slow down. 3. Look: Look left and YIELD to traffic that is already in the roundabout. Do not assume an automobile will stay in its lane. Yield to ALL traffic coming from the left. 4. Scan: Scan for pedestrians and bicyclists in crosswalks and ALWAYS yield to them. 5. Signal: Yes, drivers need to signal their intention to exit a roundabout. Do so immediately before exiting. 6. Special Considerations: In multi-lane roundabouts, give large trucks and vehicles room. Do not travel next to them through a roundabout. Do not change lanes in a roundabout and do not try to pass other vehicles. By staying in the appropriate lane for your exit, signaling, giving large vehicles space, and being aware of other drivers, you'll waltz through multi-lane roundabouts with style! Sanderson Stewart is a community design firm with a core purpose “To Plan and Design Enduring Communities.” Over the years, roundabout design projects have helped us achieve this purpose with fewer serious and fatal crashes at intersections, reduced signal and maintenance costs for state and municipal taxpayers, and lowered emissions. We think that's a win! #EnduringCommunityDesign #Infrastructure #RoadDesign #SafeRoads #Billings #Bozeman #Helena #FortCollins #Colorado #Montana

#Lime bikes "parked" in Hackney Wick, East #London, yesterday evening. There were about 50 of them dumped in this little stretch of footpath/pavement 😕 Despite Hackney's rules saying that these electric bikes have to be parked in designated bays, they often appear in big piles near hotspots of hospitality, shopping etc. They obstruct footpaths for buggies and wheelchairs, and are sometimes left lying in the middle of the road ⛔ Bike sharing schemes like Lime are an example of innovation that has huge potential benefits to health, traffic, sustainability, but also the potential to create a big mess and public nuisance 😤. To avoid the latter, the rules need to be enforced, which means #regulation of the providers (e.g., Lime) as well as possible penalties for users. On the other hand, forcing people to limit their journeys to a limited set of end points increases the barrier to adoption, potentially eroding the benefits. So there is a fine balance to ensure the technology is used responsibly without unnecessarily stifling further innovation and competition in this space ⚖ Can anyone think of another technology this might apply to? 🤖 #airegulation

The City of Moorpark increased transit service coverage by 82% with #Microtransit and successfully 10x ridership 🚐 Similar to many cities across the United States, Moorpark in Southern California was seeing challenges such as changing ridership behavior and lower ridership due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet riders' changing demands, the city partnered with RideCo On-Demand Transit to personalize the passenger experience by launching #OnDemandTransit in April 2022. As the program nears its two-year #anniversary, we have seen continuous growth and improvements, including the following impressive KPIs: 📌 4.9/5 average star trip rating 📌 4.4 average passengers per vehicle hour 📌 9 min. average headway 📌 94% average drop off on-time performance Read the full #CaseStudy here:

Tempe Street Cars I wish that someone would finally learn to understand the capacities and the operational characteristic of the street car/light rail operations. What a false celebration of the "success" of the street cars in Tempe. What an overwhelming number of 800,000 passengers/year to fool the public, running now free. That is about 1 million dollars/passenger/year of the capital investment. Just by my rule of thump, there is only less than 20% utilization of these cars (in operation) in the rush hour only, or less than 4% of the street car facility. What is the ridership going to be if not free anymore? If there was a high speed Metro across the Valley, there could be a reduction of tens of thousands of car cumming to the Tempe downtown, connecting the entire Phoenix Valley from far the distant places at the substantially lower travel time by 2/3. The downtown Mill Ave would be a pedestrian mall.

"The Cincinnati Connector streetcar system hit the 100,000 monthly riders milestone for the first time in October 2022 and continues to grow, remaining fare-free. Prior to the streetcar opening in 2016, 90% of the properties in the area were vacant and abandoned. Now these properties are, or have been, restored and preserved and full of new businesses. Year-to-date ridership in 2023 exceeds 1 million, according to city data." An interesting article examining the renewed interest in tram systems or "streetcars" in the United States as a means to regenerate struggling or derelict parts of a city. Unlike a bus service, a light rail line once built is guaranteed to operate continuously for many decades, therefore encouraging inward investment by developers. #publictransport #masstransit #urbanregeneration https://lnkd.in/e5pZfNDe

A recent Government Technology article highlights the impactful WeRIDE program, a collaborative effort between City of Goodyear, City of Avondale, AZ, and City of Surprise. WeRIDE, a budget-friendly, shared transportation option, has gained considerable popularity, offering residents an affordable and convenient way to navigate within the pilot area and connect to larger transit routes. The success story is a testament to how collaborative approaches that reach across borders and sectors can address regional challenges effectively, providing solutions that benefit entire communities. WeRIDE is a model of regional cooperation that improves accessibility, mobility, and quality of life for residents in the West Valley. Learn more about this innovative approach to transit: https://lnkd.in/gAFAUsZs #WeRIDE #SharedTransport #CommunityMobility

Planned improvements on Monte Vista aimed at slowing Albuquerque drivers down