There are few things more aggravating than being stuck in traffic on a regular basis. The frustration that results is detrimental to productivity and the stress it causes does bad things to a driver’s overall health and well- being. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute last month issued its 2015 Urban Mobility Scorecard and, to no […]
“There’s just too many people.” That’s how British development expert Olivier Brousse describes Great Britain today. While his comments about overcrowded public transportation, bumper-to-bumper highway traffic and aging hospitals and schools make a good case for public-private partnerships (P3s) on that side of the world, they should be resonating in the United States and other […]
Rochester, Minnesota, is about to begin a project that will result in a seismic change. The city, home to the world renowned Mayo Clinic, has approved one of the most visionary public-private partnerships (P3s) in recent times. P3s are nothing new, but the sheer scope of Rochester’s plan is so extremely bold and visionary, it […]
Airports are spending billions of dollars on facility upgrades, enhanced security, new equipment, passenger perks and expansion in general. It’s difficult to find an airport anywhere in the United States that is not involved in renovation, construction or an expansion planning process. One might wonder why. The United States is the world’s largest aviation market […]
Traffic congestion – is anything more frustrating? Time is wasted. Stress levels rise. Motorists are in danger when emergencies occur. Drivers become erratic. Something must be done! With inadequate transportation funding, cities and states throughout the United States are searching for solutions. One of the latest trends is a “smart” traffic signal system. Some cities […]
The Highway Trust Fund, set to expire at the end of May, has motivated people throughout the country to reach out to members of Congress. The buzz in the media has been extensive and passion is rampant. Hundreds of people have been working Congress – many for months and even years. Regional coalitions, associations, elected […]
Will drivers ever give up their automobiles? Maybe not, but thousands will limit the time spent in cars if a mixed-use development trend continues to grow. Public officials, educators and taxpayers have all come to love mixed-use development. It solves many problems and appeals to the masses in a myriad of ways. In fact, mixed-use […]