Transportation

Coverage of transit solutions, including public transportation, bikes, buses, light rail, commuter trains, and ferries, especially those intended to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and provide efficient movement across a metropolitan area.

Think small, go far: Save gas with this one fun trick!

As gas prices climb, Kalamazoo residents are exploring e-bikes and other micromobility options to save money, improve transportation efficiency, and rethink how they get around safely.

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Trail signs aim to make exploring easier, safer

West Michigan Trails plans consistent signs to improve navigation, accessibility, and emergency response along more than 300 miles of routes.

Could delivery robots help pay for better city sidewalks?
Can proximity solve a transportation problem?

Some developers, planners, and neighborhood advocates believe bringing destinations closer together could expand transportation choices.

How early introduction to alternative transportation can impact habits

Fort Wayne is a city with a car-centric mindset. Early exposure to biking and transit could help, but a lack of density could limit long-term habit change.

How improvements to wayfinding build confidence in trail users

Regional planners are expanding trail signage and wayfinding to help riders move beyond familiar routes and explore the network with confidence.

An ambitious vision, the Triangle Trail would connect more than a dozen communities. It’s making progress.

The 42-mile path would improve access to recreational opportunities in communities through the Mill Creek Valley.

The TECO line streetcar operates free of charge for passengers from Ybor City Historic District to the Channel District in Tampa.
Major city’s growth adds urgency to streetcar expansion discussion

Tampa leaders mull options for TECO Line streetcar extension that could shape future growth.

Pedals, paths, and people: Riders share their experience on Indiana trails

Fort Wayne riders say familiarity, etiquette, and experience shape how comfortable people feel navigating the region’s expanding trail network.

Safe speed: Why towns in Ohio are slimming down their main roads

The “road diet” is increasingly being considered to slow speed while at the same time keep traffic flowing.

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