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#southflorida - while plagued by traffic congestion, a "car-centric" culture, antiquated zoning, and a lack of walkability - the addition of a new public transportation system is welcoming. Effort, however, should be to enhance intra-county/city (east-west) mobility and not a purely linear system. Need a "comprehensive solution. This will take time... #sofloindustrialadviors #CRE https://lnkd.in/e8yHutzq?

We attended the latest Landor LINKS Ltd 20’s Plenty Conference in Edinburgh, focussing on the challenges and opportunities of implementing a 20mph speed limit in Cities and rural areas.    In 2021, The Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party published a policy programme with the commitment that all appropriate roads in built up areas will have a safer speed limit of 20mph by 2025. The National Strategy aims to expand 20mph speed limits across Scotland, increasing consistency across the country, simplifying speed limits for drivers. Their aim is to reduce perceptions of road danger, improve road safety, encourage active travel, reduce pollution as well as create more pleasant streets and neighbourhoods.    A clear policy approach toward the change of speed limits will help to avoid repercussions on road safety and traffic management. Our North Region team discussed how local authorities can address these challenges in the assessment, implementation and monitoring phases. Find out more:  https://lnkd.in/dZfN3fng #20mphzones #roadsafety #speedlimit #trafficmanagement

👀📣Have you checked out #ERSCAwards23? Their finalists in the "Urban Road Safety" are working hard to make our streets safer for all. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/ABYZ50PR456 #MWRBRD, #gdansk, and Provincie Antwerpen #RoadSafety

A Better Public Transport System Can Change The Entire Country Eco System 🙂 #PublicTransport

As Tampa Bay continues to rapidly grow, we need to find new transportation solutions. The infrastructure investment necessary for a ferry is substantially cheaper than light rail or additional road expansion. In a community surrounded by water, I don’t understand why a ferry service continues to face the headwinds it has. Then again, we can’t seem to agree on any regional transportation solution or how to pay for it. Here’s a look at the top 10 ferry cities by total trips from @CityNerd. #transportation #transit #tampabay

It is an excellent move on reducing congestion but too much cost compared to providing more service on Go Train, which is now a minimal one-way service and bringing revenue. #tranportation #gotransit #publictransportation #bridge

Below Public Transport Corridor by Road

INYBN ECOLOGY PAUSE: South Florida makes international headlines- for its mediocre (to say it kindly) public transportation system: "The absurdly priced Uber trips, poorly covered bus routes and the nuisance I caused my friends and family asking for rides made me wonder how anyone in the US can live without a car." Making the case for a sustainable and effective public transportation system, one that will humanize our cities: "By adopting buses, subways and trains on a larger scale, the US can significantly reduce its carbon footprint, leading to cleaner air and a healthier planet for future generations. Furthermore, public transport networks eliminate the need for vast car parks, allowing for urban revitalisation and the creation of green spaces. Transforming these concrete wastelands into parks, gardens and community hubs enhances the beauty and livability of our cities. https://lnkd.in/eYwxed7K #publictransport #infrastructure #SouthFlorida #carbonfootprint #ecology #gasguzzler #pollution #environmentalprotection 

Last chance to contribute to the draft Peninsula Transport Strategy – the closing date is in just one week on 5th February – bit.ly/3v1ClHQ. Published in December, the draft strategy outlines four outcomes and a route map to achieving a strategic transport network that works for everyone – from businesses to communities and visitors across Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay. The draft Peninsula Transport Strategy focuses on overcoming regional transport challenges such as rural accessibility, seasonal variation and network resilience - bit.ly/3v1ClHQ Your views will be crucial in shaping the future of transportation in our region. #PeninsulaTransportStrategy