Bianca Bianchi Alves’ Post

Next time someone in govt/planning tells you about the "15 minute city" ( a concept that has some merit in that intensification on infrastructure near services makes environmental, social and economic sense), ask them about the fundamental infrastructure of high speed trains and subways that were supposed to be built. You cannot pick and choose what you like from planning concepts - they are comprehensive. Until governments decide that high speed trains between more affordable towns and residential nodes and economic hubs, subways and efficient pubic transit is a responsibility of government and contributes to efficient land use, economic efficiency, environmental goals and affordability all round; the "15 minute city" with bollards (Oxford tried) and restrictions is untenable/unacceptable. #planning #affordabilty #publictransit #15minutecities #subwaysandtrains

Here is my commentary just published in Victoria's Times Colonist newspaper. For more information see "Better Island Transit" (https://lnkd.in/gqWpRtsH). Please let me know what you think. "Comment: Connect communities with more frequent and affordable transit British Columbia governments spend about $1,000 annually per capita on roads, $215 to subsidize urban transit, plus about $50 on sidewalks and bikeways, but less than $5 on interregional bus services connecting communities." (https://lnkd.in/g-J5S7WB )

Have your say on speed in our region! In many areas across Nelson and Tasman, we've heard that there is support for more appropriate speed limits, and now there is an opportunity to bring all views together into a plan. The way speed limits are set has changed. Speed limits are now set through a Speed Management Plan. A Speed Management Plan sets the direction for 10 years with an implementation plan reviewed every three years. Regardless of the cause of a crash, speed is the difference between someone being able to walk away relatively unharmed or being seriously injured or killed. Not all roads are created equal. Speed limits should reflect the type of road or street, and the function they have for our community who live along them, and drive, walk, scoot, or bike on them. The Nelson Tasman Regional Transport Committee is consulting on a draft Speed Management Plan to come into effect in 2024. This is your opportunity to influence road safety with input into the appropriate speeds on the whole transport system across Nelson and Tasman. We know there is no ‘one size fits all’ option for urban, rural, and rural residential areas. By supplying a range of options, we will have the flexibility to tailor the outcome, taking on board the views of the entire community. Find out more and have your say on Shape Tasman by the end of February 2024. Visit https://lnkd.in/gG2KJpVs. Still have questions? Join a webinar or attend a drop-in session and ask our team. • Webinar: Tuesday 5 December, 7pm. Register here: https://bit.ly/410yKW4. • Richmond Library drop-in sessions: - Tuesday 12 December 10.30am – 12.30pm - Saturday 13 January 10am – 12pm - Monday 15 January 04pm – 06pm - Tuesday 13 February 10.30am – 12.30pm • Motueka Library drop-in sessions: - Saturday 16 December 10am – 12pm - Friday 12 January 12pm – 2pm and 4pm – 6pm - Thursday 25 January 10.30am – 12.00pm - Thursday 15 February 2024 10.30am – 12.30pm

Pedestrian Safety on #Rural Roads. Rural communities need funding to improve #transportation #infrastructure and reduce #pedestrian deaths, but there’s not enough money to go around https://lnkd.in/g3gf8Bhj @dailyyonder #pedestriansafety #roadsafety #localgov #planning

Stanislaus County is taking a crucial step towards improving transportation experiences for all modes by preparing a land use and transportation plan for the South 9th Street Corridor. This corridor serves as the main link between downtown Modesto and Highway 99, and the county's goal is to enhance its interface between commercial, industrial, and residential land uses. The South 9th Street Corridor plan will help to support a variety of uses and infill development, ensuring that the corridor is accessible and functional for all. #transportation #infrastructure #landuseplanning

Eno's Sohail Husain covers a House T&I hearing reviewing the state of rural transportation and its challenges. Read the whole story below!

Many Main Streets, especially in rural communities, are also state highways. These busy thoroughfares might have higher speed limits, wider lanes, and stricter regulations that can complicate efforts to increase walkability and safety. This guide from Smart Growth America explores ways that you can work with your state department of transportation to turn state highways into vibrant and safe Main Streets. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eaRHgfHz

Policy AND management. King Street public transit priority had very good policy; it's been poorly managed. Chaos. It should be saved. Enhanced to be Canada's best sustainable mobility corridor: ONLY walk, bike (moving lanes from Adelaide/Richmond), public transit. Enforcement.

Wisconsin Highway 50 underwent a transformative reconstruction, accommodating a growing population and fostering multimodal transportation. Discover how HNTB modernized 4.7 miles of roadway in Kenosha. Explore how this project delivers equitable access and improved traffic flow: https://ow.ly/E8Ge50RAnGv #EngineersMakeItHappen

Highway expansions are long-standing boondoggles that are supported and promoted by both political parties, typically at the expense and detriment of local citizens by depriving their communities of funding for enhancing a range of transport demand management options like safe pedestrian walkways, bicycle greenways, and local transit options. Highway Boondoggles 2023: This Year’s Poster Children for Bad Projects Once again, transportation funds that could be used to repair streets, roads and bridges are instead diverted into costly, damaging highway expansion projects. Here's this year's list of the worst of the worst. https://lnkd.in/eiN4ukZu