Traffic congestion

Stuck in Traffic: Miami Has the 12ᵗʰ-Worst Traffic Congestion and 13ᵗʰ-Longest Commute in the Country

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Transport, Geography of Florida, Regions of the United States, Road traffic management, Road transport, Traffic congestion, Miami, Florida, Commuting

MIAMI, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami has the 12th-worst traffic congestion and 13th-longest commute in the U.S., according to a new Miami Urban Future Initiative (MUFI) report, "Stuck in Traffic ," authoredby urbanist and professor Richard Florida and Steven Pedigo.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami has the 12th-worst traffic congestion and 13th-longest commute in the U.S., according to a new Miami Urban Future Initiative (MUFI) report, "Stuck in Traffic ," authoredby urbanist and professor Richard Florida and Steven Pedigo.
  • "The kind of traffic congestion Miami now has is an unyielding barrier to the region's innovative aspirations and economic competitiveness," explains Florida.
  • Among large metros, Greater Miami has the 12th-worst traffic congestion in the country.
  • Greater Miami has the 13th-longest median commute time in the country.The average commuter drives roughly 30 minutes each way.

TomTom Traffic Index: Congestion Up, but New Technologies Show Promise in the U.S.

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Monday, June 3, 2019
Land transport, Transport, Road transport, Self-driving cars, TomTom, Road traffic management, Traffic congestion, Traffic reporting

Ralf-Peter Schaefer, TomTom's VP of Traffic information, said: "Globally, traffic congestion is rising.

Key Points: 
  • Ralf-Peter Schaefer, TomTom's VP of Traffic information, said: "Globally, traffic congestion is rising.
  • Nick Cohn, Senior Traffic Expert, TomTom, comments: "Traffic congestion is a fact of life for every driver and this year's Traffic Index results show that the problem isn't going away.
  • TomTom has been collecting traffic information and providing traffic services for nearly a decade, allowing drivers to make smarter choices in route planning and avoiding congestion.
  • The Traffic Index website offers easy access to exploring city statistics and insights as well as real-time, live traffic information.

The global intelligent transportation system market size is projected to reach USD 51,09 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 10.5% over the forecast period

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Road traffic management, Road transport, Traffic congestion, Compound annual growth rate, Academic disciplines, Goods economics), Service industries

NEW YORK, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05778959/?utm_source=PRN

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05778959/?utm_source=PRN
    The global intelligent transportation system market size is projected to reach USD 51,09 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 10.5% over the forecast period.
  • The usage of ITS to reduce road accidents and to increase safety, in general, is a major driving force for the ITS market.
  • The limited space for transportation network expansion is expected to further impact congestion costs, which in turn will fuel the demand over the forecast period.
  • Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place.

HNTB National Public Opinion Survey Finds Americans Support an Adequately Funded National Transportation Policy

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Monday, May 13, 2019
Transport, Transportation planning, Road traffic management, HNTB, Traffic congestion, Accessibility

NEW YORK, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Key findings include:

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Key findings include:
    Nearly eight in 10 Americans (78 percent) believe a national transportation policy that will improve the reliability, accessibility, mobility and safety of the nation's transportation network is a policy imperative, according to a new HNTB Corporation national public opinion survey.
  • The importance of national transportation policy, views on traffic congestion and mobility preferences also were explored by the survey.
  • According to The Imperative for a National Transportation Policy, increasing traffic congestion continues to be a major concern among Americans.
  • HNTB's America THINKS survey, The Imperative for a National Transportation Policy, polled a random nationwide sample of 1,014 Americans, ages 18 and older, between March 15 and March 18, 2019.

Randall's Island Awarded Nearly $800,000 for Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathway Improvements

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Transport, Land transport, Road traffic management, Road transport, Transportation planning, Pedestrian, Walking, Traffic congestion, Traffic, Federal Highway Administration, Draft:The Future of Urban Transportation, Congestion pricing

The funding, totaling $14.6 million, was awarded this week by the governor to four priority projects around the city that support bicycle and pedestrian enhancements.

Key Points: 
  • The funding, totaling $14.6 million, was awarded this week by the governor to four priority projects around the city that support bicycle and pedestrian enhancements.
  • "The construction of improved access routes will also have a tremendous positive impact on the maintenance and safety on Randall's Island."
  • Participants presented plans that would increase options for non-vehicular transportation, reduce vehicle emissions or traffic congestion, or both.
  • The funding is being made available through the Federal Highway Administration and administered directly by the New York State Department of Transportation.

2019 Study on eVTOL Aircrafts - Global Market Analysis & Forecast 2017-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Manufacturing, Aerospace, Road traffic management, Road transport, Traffic congestion

The "eVTOL Aircraft - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "eVTOL Aircraft - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to this report, the Global eVTOL Aircraft market accounted for $38.96 million in 2017 and is expected to reach $193.59 million by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 19.5% during the forecast period.
  • Need for speedy transportation and increasing road traffic congestion in urban areas are some of the key factors boosting the market growth.
  • However, window constraints on arrival scheduling and avoidance of vortex ring state in descent are restricting the market.

Lindsay Corporation Partners with Iteris to Create Smart Work Zones on U.S. Roadways

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Transport, Road traffic management, Iteris, Traffic congestion, Smart work zone, Intelligent transportation system, Transportation planning

and SANTA ANA, Calif., April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, and Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced their partnership to create smart work zones across U.S. roadways.

Key Points: 
  • and SANTA ANA, Calif., April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, and Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced their partnership to create smart work zones across U.S. roadways.
  • The partnership supports the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Smarter Work Zone campaign to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety in work zones using intelligent transportation systems (ITS) solutions.
  • Lindsay's Road Zipper System is designed to cost-effectively increase capacity and reduce congestion by making more efficient use of new or existing roadways.
  • By using Iteris' iPeMS, an analytics and visualization platform, it is possible to identify areas prone to recurring congestion and potential work zone safety risks.

Getaround Instant Carsharing Launches In Atlanta

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Transport, Carsharing, Getaround, Peer-to-peer, Sustainable transport, Road traffic management, Traffic congestion, Atlanta

ATLANTA, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Getaround , the carsharing platform that empowers users to instantly rent and drive cars owned by people nearby, today announced its expansion to Atlanta.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Getaround , the carsharing platform that empowers users to instantly rent and drive cars owned by people nearby, today announced its expansion to Atlanta.
  • Getaround delivers on those needs while also benefiting the broader community by taking cars off the road and reducing pollution."
  • Getaround encourages partnerships with cities like Atlanta, as the platform leverages cars already on the road to reduce traffic and congestion.
  • In addition to creating economic opportunity for Atlanta residents, Getaround is investing in the Atlanta region with local employees to support expansion as well as auto body and vendor partnerships.

The global e-bike market is estimated to be USD 21.1 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 38.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 9.01%

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Transport, Land transport, Bicycles, Electric bicycle, Urbanization, Traffic congestion, Diversification

The global e-bike market is estimated to be USD 21.1 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 38.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 9.01%.

Key Points: 
  • The global e-bike market is estimated to be USD 21.1 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 38.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 9.01%.
  • The use of e-bikes can reduce the number of cars on the road and result in fewer traffic jams.
  • Increasing urbanization is one of the key drivers for the e-bike market.Urban population throughout the world is increasing rapidly.
  • Market Diversification: The report provides exhaustive information about new products, untapped regional markets, recent developments, and investments in the e-bike market.

The Global eBike Market, 2019 - Class-III eBikes to Grow Fastest Over the Forecast Period (2018-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Transport, Land transport, Appropriate technology, Sustainable transport, Sustainable technologies, Bicycles, Electric bicycle, Bicycle, Traffic congestion, Bicycle-sharing system, Cycling in New York City

Many cities across the world are now actively promoting the use of electric bicycles as a mode of transportation in cities.

Key Points: 
  • Many cities across the world are now actively promoting the use of electric bicycles as a mode of transportation in cities.
  • The use of e-bikes can reduce the number of cars on the road and result in fewer traffic jams.
  • The class-III e-bike segment is estimated to be the fastest growing segment of the global e-bike market.
  • Hence, class-III e-bike segment is expected to be the fastest growing market during the forecast period.