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Roadbuilding
Utah’s $450 million widening of Interstate 15 Tech Corridor begins
Work is underway to widen the main artery in one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. The area in and around Lehi, Utah, has undergone explosive growth since 2000. It has been dubbed “Silicon Slopes” as established and startup tech companies move to the area that is encompassed by Provo, Park City […]
May 2, 2018
Roadbuilding
Maine to borrow $105 million for transportation projects
Maine voters approved the issuance of $105 million worth of bonds in the November 7 election to pay for roads and bridges. The borrowing will match about $137 million in federal and other funding. The bulk of the money would be for secondary roads and bridges, and about $20 million would go toward rail, aviation, […]
November 9, 2017
Roadbuilding
Atlanta creates Smart Corridor to improve traffic, prepare for driverless vehicles
Atlanta has launched its new North Avenue Smart Corridor, equipping 18 intersections with advanced technology designed to improve vehicle, transit, bike and pedestrian flow and safety, and help pave the way for autonomous vehicles. The technology includes adaptive signal systems using artificial intelligence to eliminate stops and reduce wait times by 25 percent without […]
September 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
Washington named most ‘Bicycle-Friendly State’ for 7th year
For the seventh consecutive year, Washington state has earned the top spot among the League of American Bicyclists’ “Bicycle-Friendly State” rankings. Each year, the organization numerically ranks each U.S. state according to the efforts the state have taken to make biking easier and safer. The rankings are released annually at the start of National Bike […]
May 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Swedish duo develops invisible bike helmet
Bike helmets are a necessary safety precaution, but they are often bulky and uncomfortable. That’s why two Swedish women have developed an invisible bike helmet, Jalopnik reports. [vimeo 43038579 nolink] The helmet looks like a scarf. It zips on and remains comfortably around the neck until it is needed. If the cyclist wearing scarf is […]
November 15, 2013
Roadbuilding
Suburbs become more bicycle friendly
Many young Americans are driving less than in previous years, and cities are reacting by adding more options, including bike and pedestrian paths. So it’s no surprise that when the League of American Bicyclists released its latest list of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) on Tuesday, the association announced that suburbs had joined other communities on […]
October 15, 2013
Roadbuilding
20,000 Washington residents expected to celebrate Walk to School Day
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced Monday that it estimates 20,000 students, parents, teachers and community leaders in Washington will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday. Walk to School Day is celebrated to encourage students to try walking or biking to school rather than driving or riding in a motor […]
October 7, 2013
Roadbuilding
Bike lanes not top factor in bike safety
Bicycles have become more popular in recent years, with more bike routes approved each year, cities implementing laws to protect cyclists and even a ranking system in place to declare which state is most bike-friendly. With the growth of bicycle commuting, cities are working to add bike lanes to accommodate cyclists and make their travels […]
June 5, 2013
Roadbuilding
Cities rethink transportation due to drop in young drivers
As young Americans shy away from cars and lean more on alternative forms of transportation, state transportation leaders have begun to react.
May 15, 2013
Roadbuilding
Washington ranked top bike friendly state for 6th consecutive year
Washington state is leading the nation with its ranking as the most bicycle friendly state in 2013. This is Washington’s sixth consecutive year in the No. 1 position. The Bicycle Friendly States ranking, presented by the League of American Bicyclists, numerically ranks each U.S. state according to the efforts the state have taken to make […]
May 2, 2013
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