The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) released regional school travel data last week, after a request from the Safe Routes Partnership was fielded for an analysis of the 2008-2009 Household Travel Survey.
The Safe Routes Partnership is shocked and saddened by the news that, across the nation, road traffic injuries and fatalities have increased significantly this year. In the first half of 2016, 19,100 people were killed by traffic crashes in the United States. This equals
Did you miss our webinar on MDOT/SHA’s Transportation Alternatives Program and Safe Routes to School Funding Opportunities? View the webinar recording to learn how to take your ideas and shape into funding applications that are feasible and fundable.
Remember, MDOT/SHA will be accepting TA/SRTS applications from April 15 – May 15, 2017.
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The largest jurisdiction in the Greater Washington, DC region has just completed its first health impact assessment (HIA), assessing the potential health impacts of a proposed transit center along a state highway corridor.
Recently, staff and elected leaders of nine municipalities from Prince George’s County attended a National Complete Streets Coalition workshop to learn more about the steps needed to write, adopt, and implement an effective Complete Streets policy.
The Port Towns Youth Council (PTYC) Wellness Ambassadors are at it again! On December 9, 2013 the Town Council of Bladensburg adopted the PTYC’s Pedestrian Safety Policy.