When you think about the future of transportation in Florida, what comes to mind? What do you envision for ports, railways, roadways, pedestrian and bike facilities, tourists, and residents? Taking another step further, what will impact and how can we prepare the state of Florida for the next 5, 25, or even 50 years? Can … Continue reading Resiliency and Risk: Preparing for the Unknown
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You’ve probably seen it on your roads. A new building is constructed on a main thoroughfare to house a restaurant or other business. That business needs a driveway in and out of the thoroughfare. As drivers start entering and exiting the new driveway, there are traffic delays and a few crashes. The driveway also crosses … Continue reading The Ins and Outs of Access Management
According to the American Transportation Research Institute, roadway congestion cost the trucking industry almost $64 billion in 2015. There are many factors that contribute to trucking slowdowns, but the first step to reducing congestion is to know where problem spots are so transportation agencies can mitigate them. A persistent gap for these agencies involves truck … Continue reading Going the Last Mile
Florida Department of Transportation Research Showcase 