Voters in Central Ohio approve LinkUS bus rapid transit plan
The $8 billion plan will create bus rapid transit routes through the city of Columbus utilizing zero-emission vehicles with increased capacity.
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Voters approve over $41 billion for state and local transportation initiatives on Election Day
370 state and local ballot initiatives were presented to voters, and 285 of them were approved.
Denver secures $149.9 million grant for first-ever bus rapid transit system
Connecting Denver and its highly populated suburb Aurora, this BRT project will enhance transit efficiency along one of the state’s busiest corridors.
Public input sought on $6 billion Pacific Northwest interstate bridge project
Experts say the existing 100-year-old bridge that runs over the Columbia River would not survive an earthquake.
$11B transit proposal on November ballot in Cobb County, Georgia
The bond initiative proposes a 1-cent sales tax to support, expand and improve Cobb County’s transit services over the next 30 years.
Bus rapid transit can improve road safety, study shows
Infrastructure alone — even before buses began operating — led to substantial reductions in vehicle speeds, particularly excessive speeding, report finds
Transit Authority pulls brake on $1.5 billion bus line in Houston
Financial concerns, need to prioritize services contributed to decision to not move forward with a grant application
Transportation Department releases $17.6 million for transit-oriented development planning
Projects will create opportunities for contractors and developers of all industries
Another $20 billion announced for transit projects in America
Now is the time to gather as much intel as possible about contracting to deliver the projects
Las Vegas rapid bus project receives $150 million federal boost
Improvements will center on a 12.5-mile route along Maryland Parkway, where 7.2 miles of dedicated bus lanes will be added from downtown heading south through the university district to the airport
