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PROWAG Can Make Cities More Accessible — So Here’s What You Need to Know
America has waited more than 12 years for the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines to be implemented. Here's why they matter.
March 4, 2024
Bakersfield Opens New Centennial Corridor Freeway
The two-mile freeway demolished a swath of the Westpark neighborhood: 271 homes, 15 multi-family buildings and 36 commercial structures
February 9, 2024
Will this $750 Billion Plan Solve Southern California’s Traffic Woes?
The projects prioritized in southern California's Regional Transportation Plan would increase driving, rather than work towards meeting state and regional driving reduction goals.
January 10, 2024
Study: Two-Thirds of Americans Know Highway Expansions Don’t Cure Traffic
"The public is way ahead of the elected officials, and it's way ahead of the transportation officials in [talking about] the kind of future they want to see."
June 29, 2023
Here’s How to Ensure Accessible Access at Bus Stops
(This post was provided by Hayden AI. Hayden AI is a global leader in smart enforcement technologies powered by artificial intelligence. Find out more about how their digital traffic enforcement platform increases safety, efficiency, and sustainability at Hayden.ai)
June 22, 2023
5 Ways Automated Fare Collection Can Be a Game-Changer for Transit Budget Woes
Despite a positive trend in bus and rail ridership recovery, now at 70% of pre-pandemic levels, the remaining 30% deficit presents a formidable obstacle for transit agencies striving to return to previous numbers and higher. According to S&P Global Ratings, reaching 80-85% of pre-COVID-19 ridership levels may not be achievable until 2026.
June 15, 2023
Metro Fare Capping Starts July 1
Metro transit passes are going away after this month, but it's actually a good thing
June 7, 2023
How Automated Fare Collection Alleviates Top Transit Agency Challenges
“The successful transit agency is the one that creates a smooth, convenient, reliable process for payment, which in turn highly contributes to the overall customer experience in transit.”
June 7, 2023
As Cities Eliminate Parking Minimums, Congress Considers Getting in on the Reform
“Across the country, more and more cities are finding a simple way to lower housing costs: increase downtown development anchored in public transit and improve the environment by removing mandatory parking minimums,” Rep. Robert Garcia said.
May 18, 2023
Southern California Mobility Advocates Rally for State Speed Camera Bill
Will Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon support safer streets or the continued worsening of the current deadly status quo?
May 15, 2023
