Article: Florida Policy Project: Outdated traffic signals have Florida lagging on road efficiency, safety

A new report from the Florida Policy Project spotlights the urgent need statewide for better traffic signal timing and digitization to improve traffic flow and improve safety. The report, “Best Practices: Signalized Intersection Investments,” shows how current traffic management systems have become inadequate and often lead to congestion, inefficiencies and, worst, safety concerns. In addition…

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month! With reduced daylight and varying weather conditions, the changing seasons bring new challenges. October is a dedicated time to spotlight the well-being of pedestrians and raise awareness about precautions we can take to ensure safer streets and crossings. National Pedestrian Safety Month provides a valuable opportunity to educate communities,…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Extent of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes and Behaviors Directly After a Complete Streets Project in Florida

October 13, 2016, 12:00PM (ET) Extent of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes and Behaviors Directly After a Complete Streets Project in Florida The Tampa Bay area is ranked nationally as one of the least walkable metro areas in the United States, and the Fletcher Avenue corridor was identified as having one of the highest pedestrian and…

Extent of Changes in Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes and Behaviors Directly after a Complete Streets Project in Florida

At the 2016 Transportation Research Board 95th Annual Meeting, the poster entitled “Extent of Changes in Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes and Behaviors Directly after a Complete Streets Project in Florida” was presented. The Tampa Bay area is ranked nationally as one of the least walkable metro areas in the United States, and the Fletcher Avenue corridor…