Quality of Life Benefits of Transportation
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Georgia residents enjoy health benefits of the popular Columbus Riverwalk
Walking, jogging, biking, and other forms of regular exercise are critically important for physical and mental health. Residents of Columbus, Georgia, a city of just under 200,000 in west-central Georgia, are now able…
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Operation STRIDE Improves Safety at Rail Crossings throughout Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is using Operation STRIDE to improve safety across all transportation modes for Florida’s residents and visitors. In December 2019, the department implemented Operation STRIDE, which stands for…
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Safety as a Priority Includes Wildlife Too
A partnership between Caltrans and the Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority (MRCA) is increasing an understanding of wildlife movements along a critical interstate corridor and improving safety for both motorists and animals. Safety is…
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Mitigation Efforts Bring Wildlife Back to California’s North Coast
The California Department of Transportation has helped restore a local ecosystem and improved wildlife populations while addressing congestion along a major Northern California highway. Wildlife mitigation is a necessary result of many transportation…
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Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Available Along State Highways in Central California
The California Department of Transportation is helping reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions through the installation of electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations along state highways in Central California. Caltrans has 22 new EV…
