Better traffic signals. Enhanced bus service. Improved roads. These are a some of the projects included in this year’s list of transportation projects slated to receive federal funding. In all, $44 million from Uncle Sam was recently allocated by…

Commuting in Metro Atlanta | September 23, 2020
Better traffic signals. Enhanced bus service. Improved roads. These are a some of the projects included in this year’s list of transportation projects slated to receive federal funding. In all, $44 million from Uncle Sam was recently allocated by…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta | July 28, 2020
Imagine an Atlanta that, as it grows, expands its mobility options to better accommodate movement in and around the city, beyond driving alone in a car. Although the reality of…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta | April 24, 2020
Updated on May 6, 2020 A quick check of your favorite mapping app makes it clear: traffic congestion has eased during these shelter-in-place times. Even during rush hour, major highways…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta | March 9, 2020
It seems everyone’s talking about the future of transportation these days. You know, things like self-driving cars and “smart” traffic signals. While it may seem this high-tech future is still…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta | March 6, 2020
The future of mobility is upon us. A network of “smart” traffic signals is headed for some of the region’s busiest thoroughfares. The system relies on Connected Vehicle (CV) technology…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta | February 26, 2020
How do you keep metro Atlanta moving forward when nearly 3 million people are forecast to move here over the next three decades? That’s the daunting challenge facing regional planners…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta | February 13, 2020
How’s this for a commute? A short walk from the bedroom to the home office or kitchen table. This is becoming commonplace, as more and more metro Atlanta residents are…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta | January 29, 2020
It’s not rocket science, but smart technology is taking off in a way that may be revolutionizing how we travel in metro Atlanta. One of the “driving” forces in this…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta | November 25, 2019
We all want better ways of getting from Point A to Point B. Now, you have a chance to weigh in on a 30-year, long-range regional plan designed to improve…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta, Living in Metro Atlanta, Working in Metro Atlanta | July 24, 2019
Imagine the year 2050. What do you think metro Atlanta will be like three decades from now? Will advanced technology (self-driving cars and other gizmos yet to be invented) bring…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta | May 31, 2019
Few things shape our region more than how we get to work. Our commuting patterns determine where we live, work, and shop and can even contribute to health problems (tailpipe…
Commuting in Metro Atlanta | March 22, 2019
Imagine a street where bicycles, cars, pedestrians, and yes, even motorized scooters all share the same space, with no markings such as sidewalks or bike paths to delineate where each…
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