Quality of Life Benefits of Transportation
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Eastern Oregon public transit helps communities thrive
Oregon Department of Transportation technical assistance and support is helping ensure healthy rural transit operations. In the “old days,” public transit in Harney County was restricted to a dial-a-ride service related to the…
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Connect Oregon Continues Creating Successes
The Oregon Department of Transportation is improving access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians through the Connect Oregon program, funded through state lottery bonds. Construction began in July 2020 on Flanders Crossing, a…
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Route 280, Route 21 Interchange Improvements Project in Newark
The New Jersey Department of Transportation helped Newark alleviate congestion, improved safety, and promoted the economic growth of the city. The department leaned heavily on collaboration with a local community to creatively design…
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Improving Safety and Mobility for a Growing Community – Van Buren Street Interchange Project in Missoula
In 2018, the Montana Department of Transportation addressed safety and congestion concerns at a “major gateway” interchange into Missoula, while improving the multimodal infrastructure and aesthetics for the community. Since original construction of…
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Collaboration & Overcoming Challenges: North of Kiowa – North
The Montana Department of Transportation is delivering a more resilient route for drivers traveling north of Kiowa, along the east side of Glacier National Park. The project has presented a number of unprecedented…
