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To help Indiana Dunes National Park (INDU) improve traveler information communications, we’re piloting a Smart Parking Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to better manage access to its 15,000 National Park Service acres. The goal of the pilot is to improve transportation convenience, efficiency, and safety for visitors who plan to use NPS parking lots to access beaches, trailheads, educational centers, and other park resources. The Smart Parking ITS communicates real-time parking space availability data at select parking areas with a centralized database. The information is available to park management and staff as well as the public via a website and through a display screen located at the INDU Visitor Center. The goal for this season is to improve upon the system technology that was in place the past two seasons to create a more permanent, stable system that visitors can rely on for consistent traveler information communications.   Learn more about our Public Lands team’s work here: tinyurl.com/48224sm6

Change can be good.

Back in the 1980: us car maker makengiant car and Japanese make tiny car. Then 2020 the Japanese cars are huge and the American car are smaller. As the 3rd countries strives to build roads and drive cars like 1st world countries. The Americans are celebrating living like 3rd world countries. At the 1st world cost of living.

It’s a fact. SF cycles. Whether it’s commuting for work, biking to a Giants game, riding with kids to school, or cruising along the Pacific, every day thousands of San Franciscans like you are using their bikes to get around. 🚲 But our streets aren’t safe enough for everyone to make that choice. It’s time to change that. We need an interconnected citywide network of car-free and people-prioritized corridors that make biking and rolling preferable to and more convenient than driving a car. 🛴 So today, as the city undertakes the first revision to its bike plan in 15 years, we’re launching a campaign to demand a visionary Biking and Rolling Plan from our city officials, that would help us achieve our transportation, climate, and congestion goals — and make our streets safer and more joyful. 💫 SF CYCLES, and it’s the best thing to happen for young and old people, for families, for our health and the planet, for everyone. Will you join us? 🤝 https://lnkd.in/gcb6fz2u

#CompleteStreets is a strategy to keep people safe whether they’re walking, biking, rolling, or driving on their city streets and sidewalks—and when done right, it serves every member of a community. But how can policymakers and advocates put a strong Complete Streets policy in place? With this Policy Action Guide, which we developed with Smart Growth America, you can learn from cities that have already implemented successful Complete Streets policies, gain insights from city planning experts, and follow prompts to help you draft your own policy. Explore the guide here: https://lnkd.in/e7d3tFBC

I guess that the vast majority of Americans, including most Chicagoans, don't know that the famous route 66 starts (or ends depending on how you look at it) in Chicago. The route starts in our downtown at Michigan Avenue & Adams Street and ends at Michigan at Jackson, a slight discrepancy due to one-way streets. U.S. Highway 66 — popularly known as Route 66 — stretches 2,400 miles across two-thirds of the continent. Route 66 had its official beginnings in 1926 when the Bureau of Public Roads launched the nation’s first Federal highway system. Like other highways in the system, the path of Route 66 was a cobbling together of existing local, State, and national roads. The highway quickly became a popular route because of the active promotion of the U.S 66 Highway Association, which advertised it as the shortest, best and most scenic route from Chicago through St. Louis to Los Angeles. Finally, this historic attraction of Route's 66 start is getting some attention and respect in Chicago. Choose Chicago announced to create better signage and markers to identify Chicago's role in one of the most historic routes in the world, just in time for Route 66 to mark its centenary in 2026. Hopefully, this is the beginning of celebrating the start/end of Route 66 in our town in a more meaningful and visible manner.

TOMORROW! We’re back with the team from Toole Design Group, Catherine Girves and Tobi Otulana, who we heard from in our last episode on inclusive transportation, and Leah F. Evans, Homeport president and CEO. For this bonus ‘sode we’re discussing how we can support adding density with robust transportation options, including mass transit like light rail and bus rapid transit (BRT). We talk about tackling our public right of way policies and how we can adjust them to make room for modes like biking and walking. Can we add density without having transportation options already built in for the individuals and families who inevitably need to move from one place to another? Would things like BRT and light rail be viable without first establishing density?

THIS WEDNESDAY! We’re back with the team from Toole Design Group, Catherine Girves and Tobi Otulana, who we heard from in our last episode on inclusive transportation, and Leah F. Evans, Homeport president and CEO. For this bonus ‘sode we’re discussing how we can support adding density with robust transportation options, including mass transit like light rail and bus rapid transit (BRT). We talk about tackling our public right of way policies and how we can adjust them to make room for modes like biking and walking. Can we add density without having transportation options already built in for the individuals and families who inevitably need to move from one place to another? Would things like BRT and light rail be viable without first establishing density?

Is Dunlap really safer than city life? 🤔 It's a question many ask when considering the move to our charming small town. Safety isn't just about statistics—it's about feeling secure in your own space. 🏡 In a place like Dunlap, where community ties are strong, people often feel more connected and secure compared to city living. Here's why Dunlap stands out: 1️⃣ Community Watch: Neighbors look out for each other, fostering a close-knit network that keeps everyone safer. 2️⃣ Less Traffic: Fewer vehicles mean fewer accidents. You can actually enjoy a peaceful walk or a bike ride in town. 3️⃣ Slower Pace: With less hustle and bustle, there's time to build relationships with those around you. 4️⃣ Family-Friendly: Schools, parks, and public spaces are designed with safety in mind, making it ideal for families. In my role as a real estate agent helping people move to small towns, I've seen firsthand how a change of pace can impact quality of life. What are your thoughts on small-town safety versus city safety? 🛡️ Let's chat in the comments!

🌉 Do you remember when Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed in #Pittsburgh? Thankfully, no one died on that snowy January morning, but the event quickly sparked headlines and a visit from President Biden. In the wake of the infamous event, city planners were suddenly on a tight timeline to rebuild the bridge, which had served as a critical connector between neighborhoods, stretching through one of the city's popular parks. Meanwhile, insufficient walking and #biking infrastructure leading to the bridge had created dangerous conditions for non-motorists, and planners hoped to take this opportunity to not only rebuild the bridge, but improve #RoadSafety for everyone who would use it.   See how City of Pittsburgh rebuilt a new and improved Fern Hollow Bridge in under 1 year with big data analytics that accelerated traffic analysis. #transportation #TransportationPlanning #bridges https://lnkd.in/gt7ECP8N