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ATA Hails $200 Million Truck Parking Bill The American Trucking Associations (ATA) applauds the House Appropriations Subcommittee for including $200 million dedicated to truck parking in its latest funding bill. This initiative, championed by Congressman Steve Womack addresses the critical shortage of safe parking for truck drivers, enhancing safety and efficiency across the supply chain. ATA President and CEO Chris Spear emphasized that this investment will alleviate stress for drivers and improve road safety for all motorists. Why This Matters to Truck Drivers and Recruiters? As a third-party truck driver recruiting agency, we understand the challenges drivers face daily. A severe lack of safe, accessible parking is one of the top concerns. This shortage forces drivers to park in unsafe or illegal locations or stop driving earlier than necessary to secure a spot, resulting in lost income and increased stress. The $200 million allocation will significantly improve parking availability, making it easier for drivers to find safe rest spots. This not only enhances driver safety and well-being but also improves recruitment and retention by addressing one of the industry’s most pressing issues. The Rig On Wheels Show #TruckParking #TruckingIndustry #Safety #Infrastructure #DriverRecruitment #SupplyChain

This is dumb…I have been silent on this nonsense for far too long. The following skreed is my opinion and does not reflect the point of view of my employer. In my 7 (2006-13) years as the Executive Director of the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) advocating for #transit at the Indiana General Assembly we heard over and again from legislators that the investment, expansion, and operations of public transportation is a local issue and decision. Well…Is it? Or isn’t it? Members of the Assembly have once again taken up their annual vendetta against IndyGo, its customers, and the community at large with preposterous proposals that are just plain mean and petty, this time by trying to legislate downtown Indy traffic movement and paint on asphalt. These are not the proposals of serious policy makers nor serious people. These are vain and petty attempts to undermine the independence, job access, wealth creation, environment and economy of their OWN constituents. Why in the world is the Indiana General Assembly WASTING time and taxpayer money even considering the legislation of LOCAL street and traffic controls? Expect more. Do better. Stop trying to ruin people’s lives. #INTransit #IndyConnect #transit #policy

Decisions like this is why more than ever those of us who know how these systems work need to actively organize to break our current system, especially when it blatantly targets Black, Latine, Asian, queer/trans, poor, disabled, resident, citizen and immigrant folks, not just here in the USA, but all over the world. It’s a failure to everyone to not have adequate public transit. It’s also a failure to realize that while many of us well-meaning folks are hesitant to call out those who seek the most vulnerable by name, and to say exactly who is most vulnerable, governments like the one in Indiana and national intiatives like Project 2025 are not afraid to be blatant and calculated about who they don’t want to support. This is not a time to be moderate. Those of us with power to shift systems have to speak up. And this is why I’m holding my webinar tomorrow, 2/29/2024 at 3 pm Eastern right here, and coming back to regular course teaching. It’s my offering and labor to the world and I can’t sleep at night knowing I didn’t do my part. Urbanists, planners and related colleagues, now is the time. Will you join me?

This may not be an easily achieved solution, but this is a proposal that should spark serious conversation about how we fund and develop public transit... as well as on our over-dependence on cars and what they do to our community, safety and environment. https://lnkd.in/ex4s69Pk

Discover the best practices for communicating with families in your district, how a better understanding of transportation policies helps both the district and families, and more. https://lnkd.in/g8gHJSBF

Cross-Walks These are nice, necessary implementations however, they are still not totally safe as is and may give users a false sense of safety. I as well as others I have mentioned this to have agreed that Cross-walks will not be safe until each one has yellow flashing lights far enough away from the X-walks to give drivers adequate time to slow down & stop. We are all aware that speed limits are regularly exceeded so to expect one to stop on a dime is unrealistic. The other problem without flashing lights are that the pedestrian may only be seen by the driver in the curb lane and is the only one to stop as the inside lane drivers do not see the pedestrian timely. No pedestrian should step out onto the road until all lanes have stopped. The flashing lights should help make this happen. So until the flashing lights are installed & working correctly pedestrians are mistakenly safe at these Xings. The X-walk marketing are a step in the right direction but needs to be completed. The horse should have come before the carriage. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to comment.

Due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, expect major road closures and changes in truck routes around Baltimore City. The Department of Transportation is adjusting the official truck map to guide drivers during this period. Check the latest routes: https://bit.ly/3TZfuqs #BaltimoreBridgeCollapse #BaltimoreTrafficUpdate #TruckRoutes #RoadSafety #RigOnWheels #truckingnews

I love that I got to be a part of this article with one of the best transit partners-in-crime, Jaqi Cohen! Having partners like her and so many others is what keeps me going even when good policy decisions are reversed. Congestion pricing gives people in urban communities a breather—literally and figuratively—by reducing traffic, improving air quality, and increasing resources for public transit. Its “indefinite pause” is no cause for celebration. https://lnkd.in/ejbYMuYx

Toronto City Council's recent decision to withhold new ride-share licenses until 2024's end will likely restrict supply, causing prices to surge for rideshare users in the city. However, beyond the inconvenience for consumers, this license cap poses a severe public safety concern. For instance, research from the University of Texas demonstrated a significant negative correlation between ride-share volume and motor vehicle-associated trauma. This impact was most pronounced among individuals younger than 30 years old. Further studies highlight that ride-hailing services contribute to a marked reduction in both physical and sexual assault arrests. This statistic aligns with the fact that 81% of female riders prioritize safety when choosing ride-hailing over other transportation alternatives. Discover deeper insights in our opinion piece authored by David Clement at National Post, our North American Affairs Manager: https://buff.ly/48s9UkW

How did Michigan get its speed limits? For over 20 years, federal policy restricted how high states could set speed limits. It started in 1974 when Nixon implemented a 55 mph national maximum speed limit. One might think this was a safety measure, but it was actually to preserve fuel during the oil embargo. After the maximum speed limit was raised to 65 in 1987, Michigan politicians debated raising speed limits on select rural freeways. Then-Gov. Blanchard originally refused to support the increase unless legislation included banning "fuzz busters," or radar detectors. Blanchard eventually had a change of heart and accepted other forms of stricter traffic enforcement. Once Clinton repealed the national maximum speed limit in 1995, states were free to determine their own speed limits. Limits on freeways across the state gradually rose to 70-75 mph in the following years. Has this made freeways safer? Some may believe so. However, research links speed limit increases with increased traffic fatalities. This article was interesting and fun to write about! I hope you all enjoy. https://lnkd.in/eFtSYcHZ