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A recent study led by Argonne National Laboratory and Massachusetts Institute of Technology underscores the indispensable role of public transit across the Chicago area. Here are some key takeaways: ?? Transit is essential for economic growth - The study found that without public transit, over two million activities would be canceled daily, leading to an estimated $35 billion annual loss in direct economic activity. ???Transit improves air quality and public health - Without public transit, increased vehicle traffic would lead to higher emissions, worsening air quality and public health. ???Transit connects people to the services they need - Public transit supports essential trips like daycare, school drop-offs, grocery shopping, and medical appointments. More care trips are made than work trips. ???Transit reduces congestion - Travel times would increase from around 25 to 34 minutes, and speeds would decrease from 16 mph to 11 mph within the city, causing severe congestion. ???Transit has high return on investment - Every $1 invested in public transit generates $13 in economic activity, highlighting the substantial positive impact of transit spending on the local economy. ???Transit advances equity - The loss of public transit would disproportionately impact underserved communities, with women accounting for over 50% of activity cancellations and the lowest 20% income group accounting for over a quarter of trips. #transitistheanswer?#publictransit?#mobility?#transportationequity?#economicgrowth?#sustainabletransportation

Professor Peter Furth joined CNN to discuss New York City's new #CongestrionPricing program, and how it can benefit public transit, sustainability, and pedestrians. #transportationengineering #NYC

A global crisis ignored? Pedestrian fatalities rose by 3% between 2010 and 2021, now accounting for 23% of global traffic deaths. In the USA, pedestrian deaths have skyrocketed to a 40-year high, with a 77% increase over the last decade (https://lnkd.in/ey2MPTTy). Europe isn't faring much better, with the latest PIN of the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) one in five traffic fatalities being a pedestrian (https://lnkd.in/gPedw7qG) and falling far short of the targets set. Research from the World Health Organization shows that 80% of the world’s roads fail to meet pedestrian safety standards, and a mere 0.2% have cycle lanes, leaving these road users dangerously exposed. Despite 9 in 10 people identifying as pedestrians, only a quarter of countries have policies to promote walking, cycling, and public transport (https://lnkd.in/eJ4xQrXv). A cultural shift that better prioritizes pedestrians during the roadway planning process is needed. “We have designed our communities around the automobile, and a lot of our engineering guidelines for roads have been built to facilitate car movement” states Ralph Buehler, professor of urban affairs and planning at Virginia Tech. There is a challenging task ahead of us to reach Sustainable Development Goal 3.6: by 2030, halve the number of?global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents. As Roadscor we are on a mission to demonstrate how our tooling can assist in the process of designing safer roads. #urbanplanning #publicsafey #roadsafety

??? Exciting news for Orange County! We’re thrilled that this week we unveiled our newest high-speed EV charging hub, located on the Orange County Convention Center campus—outside of the paid parking area—for the convenience of residents and visitors alike! This state-of-the-art charging hub, made possible through our partnership with Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One), underscores Orange County Government’s ongoing commitment to advancing vehicle transition to alternative fuels. Not only does it support our community's transition to electric vehicles, but it also complements our efforts to transition our own light-duty fleet. This project is a significant step forward in achieving the goals outlined in our Sustainable Operations & Resilience Action Plan, expanding EV infrastructure at county facilities and contributing to improved air quality and more resilient future for our community. ?? Thank you to the team at Orange County Convention Center and at OUC who made this vision a reality! #Sustainability #EVCharging #CleanEnergy #GreenInfrastructure #OrangeCountyFL Terry Devitt Katerina Chagoya, PhD Katarina Dos Santos, MA Thomas Nealssohn Peter Westlake Nick Smith, CGFM

This has been such tricky news to read about at the same time as we're realizing at the bottom of the #SafeSystemsPyramid the most impactful strategies require efforts such as congestion pricing that work at the population scale and fundamentally address exposure. Reducing VMT is a safety strategy. Distinguishing between roads for movement and roads for place is a critical aspect of our #SafeSystem pivot, but it will be challenging to do this in the US with our land use patterns and our complicated politics.

VISION ZERO IN ACTION! The?U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Palm Bay a $2.4 million Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to improve pedestrian safety along Emerson Drive! ?? This funding will bring crucial safety enhancements, including: ? A new 6-foot sidewalk ? Pedestrian hybrid beacon ? Removal of a merge lane to reduce conflict points ? Crosswalks with rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs) These improvements will greatly benefit students and pedestrians, especially near local schools, making it safer to walk and bike in the area. The Space Coast TPO played a key role in securing this grant by using data from our Vision Zero initiative to identify the need for these improvements. ???? "This project is a direct result of our commitment to Vision Zero and safer streets for everyone," said SCTPO Executive Director, Georganna Gillette. ?? Together with Palm Bay, we're building safer streets for our community! Read the full press release: https://conta.cc/4d8AFfH. For more details about the grant award, visit https://lnkd.in/eJMja8vr. #VisionZero

Excited to contribute to The Post-Standard syracuse.com's recent article on the EVolving landscape of #schooltransportation in #NewYorkState! ?? ? ? As we navigate the transition to #ElectricSchoolBuses, it's clear that the path forward requires #collaboration, #innovation, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities. National Grid's insights highlight the critical role that utilities play in supporting this transition, ensuring that our #infrastructure meets the demands of a greener future. By leading this charge, we can set a powerful example for future generations, showing them the importance of sustainability. While some voters are cautious about this change, the dialogue around these concerns is vital. It allows us to address myths and build a robust, reliable transportation ecosystem that benefits our #NYS residents. #TogetherWeCan pave the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future for our schools and communities. New York Bus Sales, LLC Jeremy Johnston NYSERDA US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Delmar Lambert Jared Paventi Ryan Wheeler ? Check out the full article at https://lnkd.in/ejGwWiJN and join the conversation on how we can drive positive change in our transportation system.?#CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #ElectricVehicles #NYActsOnClimate

ICYMI: TCAT released a new report called Analyzing Vision Zero Approaches in North American Cities where we explore various Vision Zero strategies to highlight what has worked, and what hasn’t. Read more: https://loom.ly/HQF8qg0

Collective democratic visioning is a crucial activity to achieve a Just City.

Next week, our own Morgan Dean and Dhawal Kataria, AICP, RSP1 are presenting at the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) 2nd International Conference and Peer Exchange on Roadside Safety! The goal of the conference is to support and advance global efforts to reduce deaths and serious injuries associated with roadway departure crashes. Check out the sessions Morgan and Dhawal are participating in: ?? 6/25 at 10:15 am ET: Slow Ride - Efforts to Manage Speeds ?? ?? Morgan is presenting on “A Safe Systems Approach to Setting Speed Limits Through the Development of Injury Modification Factors” ?? 6/26 at 1:30 pm ET: Only the Young - Insights from Young Professionals ?? ?? Morgan is presenting on “Safety in Numbers: Do Current Occupant Injury Risk Assessments Account for Advances in Passive Safety?” ?? Dhawal is presenting on “Effective Community Engagement and Stakeholder Outreach for a Local Road Safety Plan” #transportationresearch #transportationresearchboard #visionzero #targetzero #roadsafety