The public transit clique on Ottawa city council showed their true colours when presented with a proposal to improve transit in rural areas. A sensible plan to enhance rural service was defeated on a ...
MSN: Rural P.E.I. getting new transportation options as ride-hailing services expand Island-wide
More transportation options are coming to rural Prince Edward Island as ride-hailing companies work to expand their reach across the province. Uride, which launched in Charlottetown last year, ...
Transportation systems face growing risks from extreme heat, which can damage assets, disrupt services, and endanger users and workers. A new report —Heatwaves and Their Effects on Transportation Systems: A Comprehensive Review— consolidates global evidence on heat impacts across transport classes, identifying key research gaps and lessons, particularly for developing regions.
Rapid urbanization in low- and middle-income countries has led to economic growth, but also brings significant challenges like congestion and the proliferation of informal housing. New research shows that investments in urban transportation benefit workers not only through reductions in commute times, but through broader ripple effects in the economy like greater bargaining power for workers ...
Electric vehicles come at a cost premium, sometimes more than 70% compared to conventional vehicles, creating a financial hurdle for many consumers in developing countries. But according to The Economics of E-Mobility for Passenger Transportation, feasible entry points to an electric mobility transition are emerging in several developing countries.
The US$ 80 million Haiti Resilient Corridors Project will restore and upgrade critical bridges, such as La Digue, Côte-de-Fer and Mahot, and culverts that represent the backbone of accessibility for rural communities, while improving connecting rural roads with a focus on creating a resilient and robust road network.