Active Transportation Beyond Urban Centers, a research report prepared by Rails-to Trails Conservancy, suggests that in coming years, active transportation can play a bigger role in making rural America more attractive for young families and business investment – improving economic vitality, public safety and overall health of Americans. So far, biking and walking have been …
The GIS-T 2012 Mainframe to Mainstream 25 Years of Progress symposium is being held in Loveland, Colorado from April 16-18 this year. In addition to the forum, workshops will be held on April 15. Sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), GIS-T aims to bring together transportation professionals, executives, and …
In an effort to end the federal budget impasse, as of April 12, 2011, the proposed federal budget cuts include the elimination of $680 million from public transportation grants, no funding for high-speed rail projects in 2011, and $400 million budgeted in 2010 for high-speed rail will be rescinded. For more information, please visit the …
As part of a University of South Florida (USF) graduate course in sustainability and urban development, students analyzed environmental, economic, and social equity issues faced by the Newtown neighborhood located in Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota city administrators allocated $11.4 million to fund a redevelopment plan for the neighborhood, which would address issues such as economic development, …
Image via Wikipedia A study commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found a connection between living in an area with sufficient public transportation and the likelihood of foreclosure. The NRDC study analyzed foreclosure rates in San Francisco, Chicago, and Jacksonville, Florida, and found that “mortgage holders were less likely to face foreclosure if …
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