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Our recent article offers key details about 2024’s Safe Streets and Roads 4 All (#SS4A) grant. These funds are being allocated to eligible entities that are tasked with developing safety action plans for current transportation infrastructure. The deadline for the planning and demonstration grant is a week away, April 4, 2024, making it imperative to apply if you belong to a qualifying organization and haven’t done so yet. Learn more about the funding and how our data can help you build a strong action plan: https://lnkd.in/gat7qFkV #transportationfunding #ss4a #safestreets #itsdata #intelligenttransportation #smartcities #stateagencies #GeotabBlog #safehighways

🛣️ Excited to share insights from my recent project for the Department of Roads, working under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Pradip Kumar Shrestha! We conducted a comprehensive traffic analysis focusing on optimizing the Sanga underpass on Araniko Highway on Dhulikhel-Suryabinayak section and evaluating scenarios for future traffic demands. Analysis: Using an advanced simulation model from SIDRA Intersection, we assessed traffic flow and performance metrics for three cases: current conditions, lane expansion, and underpass implementation. 1. Current Conditions: - The current traffic conditions exhibit poor Levels of Service (LOS), with ratings of C, F, and E for the West, North, and East approaches respectively. - High delays, long queues, and high Degrees of Saturation (DOS) indicate significant congestion and inefficiency in the existing road network. 2.  Lane Expansion: - Expanding from 2 lanes to 6 lanes on the East-West approach, while maintaining the North approach, greatly improves traffic conditions. - LOS improves to B, B, and A for the West, North, and East approaches, respectively. Other Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) show significant improvement: -Delay decreases by 87%. -Queue length decreases by 94%. -DOS decreases by 73%. 3. Underpass Implementation: -Implementing an underpass for the East-West approach (with 3 lanes for one-directional traffic towards Dhulikhel) results in further substantial improvements: - Delay is reduced by 83%. - Queue length is reduced by 94% compared to the lane expansion case. The underpass allows for smoother flow without interference from the North approach, offering a more efficient long-term solution. 4. Future Traffic Projections: - The 10-year traffic projections indicate that lane expansion can manage the expected increase in traffic volume within acceptable levels. - However, the 20-year projections reveal that the lane expansion may not suffice, with significant delays, queues, and DOS expected to increase again. - In contrast, the underpass remains highly effective for the 20-year projection, providing a 95% reduction in delay, nearly eliminating queues, and reducing DOS by 35%. The analysis underscores the importance of proactive infrastructure planning to address future traffic demands. While lane expansion offers short to medium-term relief, the implementation of an underpass provides a robust, long-term solution, especially for the projected traffic volumes in 20 years. This strategic approach not only enhances current traffic flow but also ensures sustainable and efficient transportation infrastructure for the future. Strategic infrastructure investments like these are crucial for sustaining smooth traffic flows amidst growing urbanization. #TrafficAnalysis #InfrastructurePlanning #UrbanDevelopment #CivilEngineering #TransportationEngineering Let's continue to innovate and optimize our transportation networks for safer, more efficient cities! 🚗💡

"In the short-term, the plan aims to have V2X [vehicle-to-everything] infrastructure in place on 20% of the National Highway System by 2028, and for 25% of the nation's largest metro areas to have V2X enabled at signalized intersections.” https://lnkd.in/eKp8Ax2x #infrastructure #V2X

Acquiring right-of-way can be one of the costliest and most time-consuming aspects of an #infrastructure project. Check out how the City of Atlanta’s Department of Transportation (DOT) turned to #gis to visualize the process and progress of acquiring right-of-way, improving project efficiency and stakeholder engagement. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/BBl330sFEpa

#DOT Stories | State Departments of #Transportation have the enormous job of ensuring safe, efficient, and resilient transportation infrastructure statewide. Today, we're highlighting some of our favorite stories of DOTs using big data to get ahead of their state's biggest #mobility challenges. Read below to see how Georgia Department of Transportation is using real-time traffic data to minimize disruptions from #construction on one of its busiest #highway interchanges. Next, see how Caltrans used O-D and volume data to understand why trucks were cutting through residential neighborhoods, and coordinate with local agencies to keep them on safer, more efficient #freight routes. Last but not least, Nevada Department of Transportation won #NEVI funding with a data-driven grant application that will help them install equitable #EVcharging infrastructure on regional connectors throughout the state.

DOT Awards $1.8B for Freight Projects: A Boost for Transportation Infrastructure This article delves into the specifics of the DOT's funding initiatives, the projects expected to benefit, and the broader implications for transportation infrastructure in the United States. Learn More here: https://lnkd.in/giawbGP4 #LabvworksUSABlog #DOT #TransportationInfrastructure

Have you heard about the $104 billion transportation improvement plan proposed by TxDOT? Here's the latest info and how you can provide input.

As someone who lives south of the river, I really appreciate the congestion relief this project has provided. It's made a noticeable difference. Now, if only we could address the bottleneck at William Cannon and MoPac, where traffic goes down to two lanes before Davis. If they could convert that large shoulder into an additional lane, it would really improve traffic flow along this corridor. Does anyone know if CTRMA has any future plans to tackle this issue? #AustinTraffic #CTRMA #SouthAustin #MoPacImprovements #TrafficRelief #CongestionSolutions #WilliamCannon #TxDOT #TransportationSolutions #AustinInfrastructure #ATX Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Texas Department of Transportation City of Austin

Congratulations to the City of Detroit, one of our #USDOT #ThrivingCommunities on two exciting grant wins for over $88.9 Million! EPA Clean Ports The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority has been selected to receive an anticipated $21,905,782 to initiate the transition to a zero-emission future for the Port of Detroit in Michigan. The proposed project includes the acquisition and deployment of battery-electric cargo handling equipment, vessels, railcar movers, charging equipment, and solar arrays to support the electricity needs of the new equipment. The project also includes the scrappage of diesel cargo handling equipment, a vessel, and a railcar mover to reduce air pollution at the port and in the surrounding area. As part of this project, the applicant plans to develop a stakeholder engagement plan to facilitate community engagement and a guidebook for workforce development. CRISI: In Michigan, more than $67 million will be invested in Detroit RECHARGED - Realizing Environmental Changes Happening Around Railroads Generating Equitable Development, which will improve and expand the Livernois Intermodal Facility by installing approximately 17,200 feet of new track and upgrading paving as well replacing diesel gantry cranes with new hybrid and fully electric gantry cranes in Detroit and Wayne County, Michigan. The project will benefit local business owners and surrounding residents by improving service performance, enhancing multimodal connections, and reducing negative environmental impacts.  The RAIB team (The Ray Highway, Arcadis, InfraStrategies LLC, Beverly A. Scott, Ph.D.) was happy to support you on these applications! #funding #grants #ports #rail #sustainability #zeroemission #buildthefuture

The extension of Dauberman Road in Big Rock is nearly completed and ready to open to the public. The occasion was highlighted by a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 1, attended by Kane County officials, staff, and other local leaders.    The newly extended road now runs from Keslinger Road to the north and connects to Granart Road to the south. This $26 million project extends Dauberman Road over Route 30 and the BNSF railroad lines, significantly enhancing the region's transportation network. Planning for the project began in 2008, and the construction phase took a year and a half to complete. This much-needed regional improvement is designed to enhance public safety, improve emergency response times, and increase accessibility for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. The extension addresses long-standing transportation challenges in the southwestern part of Kane County. “The Dauberman Road Extension is a key infrastructure improvement for Kane County, providing a safer, more efficient route for emergency responders and travelers," said Kane County Board Chairwoman Corinne Pierog. “By connecting communities and improving regional mobility, this project fulfills a major goal of Kane County's long-range transportation plan." Key Benefits of the Dauberman Road Extension: Enhanced Emergency Response: The extension provides a grade-separated crossing over the BNSF railroad, eliminating delays caused by passing trains. First responders, including fire and paramedics, will now have quicker access to areas north of Route 30, such as Kaneland High School and surrounding communities. Improved Safety: The new road increases safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians who previously had limited options for crossing the BNSF railroad. Increased Connectivity: The project links the Village of Big Rock to the Village of Sugar Grove, improving overall transportation efficiency and system linkage in the region. Learn more about the infrastructure projects currently under review or construction by the Kane County Division of Transportation at the KDOT Website. #whykane #KDOT #roadimprovements