Transportation

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State DOT and Transit Agencies have received Federal Stimulus; despite Aid, these Agencies still Need Regular Funding.

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State DOT and Transit Agencies have received Federal Stimulus; despite Aid, these Agencies still Need Regular Funding.

The COVID-19 pandemic plunged the nation into a once-in-a-lifetime recession, triggering unprecedented levels of federal spending to provide direct relief to the American people, small businesses, and local governments. The most recent federal stimulus bill passed in December included funds for various transportation sectors.

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South Bend, Indiana Council Votes to Eliminate Parking Requirements Citywide

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South Bend, Indiana Council Votes to Eliminate Parking Requirements Citywide

Previously, the City of South Bend (IN) had eliminated parking minimums in their downtown, but on January 13, city council voted to get rid of minimums citywide, making it the largest city in the Midwest to make this change.

Complete Streets Investment in a Virginia Small Town show how Multi-Modal Investments can Benefit Cities of all Sizes

Complete Streets Investment in a Virginia Small Town show how Multi-Modal Investments can Benefit Cities of all Sizes

In 2018, Hopewell adopted a Comprehensive Plan with miles of new biking and walking facilities. The plan includes a section calling out the benefits and importance of a complete, multi-modal transportation network.

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NOACA Board of Directors adopts new criteria for funding highway interchanges focused on regional impacts and racial equity

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NOACA Board of Directors adopts new criteria for funding highway interchanges focused on regional impacts and racial equity

Last week, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) officially adopted a new policy to govern evaluations for new or modified highway interchange projects. The new policy dictates a deeper level of analysis for interchange projects, applying a regional lens to evaluate the costs and benefits of each projects. NOACA is the first MPO in the state to require this level of analysis for proposed highway interchange projects.

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