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Transportation Pooled Fund: Complete Streets Solicitation Details

Source: Transportation Pooled Fund
Complete Streets is an implementation strategy in which the transportation network is planned, designed, built, operated, and maintained to enable safe mobility and access for all users of the transportation system,
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FHWA's Fostering Multimodal Connectivity Newsletter - Summer 2024

Source: FHWA
Highlights multimodal innovations that improve safety and connectivity. The issue covers several projects, including a multimodal transit hub in Stamford, CT, a riverfront connectivity project in Columbia,
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Health Impacts of Low-Carbon Transport in Cities: Evidence for Better Policies

Source: International Transport Forum
Promotes a transition to low-carbon mobility that prioritizes environmental goals and well-being. Offers evidence-based recommendations for integrating health into transport and urban planning, including investing in active transportation and equitable urban development.
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U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization: A Joint Strategy to Transform Transportation

Source: US Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Offers a whole-of-government approach to transform the transportation sector and sets forth an interagency call to action to coordinate and work effectively together.
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Can transit-oriented developments help achieve the recommended weekly level of physical activity?

Source: Journal of Transport & Health
According to a recent study, approximately 20 percent of transit users acquire their daily recommended amount of physical activity simply by walking to and from transit stops.
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Terrorism, Transit and Public Safety

Source: Victoria Transport Policy Institute
This paper evaluates the overall safety of public transit, taking into account all risks, including recent terrorist attacks.
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Zyp Bikeshare

Source: REV Birmingham
Launched in October 2015 with a five-year commitment from sponsors, Zyp BikeShare, an initiative of REV Birmingham, ushered in a new era of public transportation options to the city of Birmingham.
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Guidebook on Pedestrian Crossings of Public Transit Rail Services

Source: TCRP
Guidebook on Pedestrian Crossings of Public Transit Rail Services presents a wide array of engineering treatments designed to help improve pedestrian safety for three types of public transit rail services:
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AMPO Performance Based Planning and Programming Working Group

Source:
The discussion covered an overview of the performance measures on safety, bridge and pavement condition, system performance, freight, CMAQ, and transit asset management.
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NACTO Transit Street Design Guide

Source: National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
Provides guidelines on designing streets for transit while enhancing the overall utility of the street for all users, including those traveling by foot or by bicycle.
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