Charleston, SC Latest Local News: Taking notes on Tennessee’s test run

Charleston, SC Latest Local News: Taking notes on Tennessee’s test run

I don’t think that it should be suprising that they had to integrate a bus system into it, that should be stipulated going into any type of capital intensive form of transportation. I think that if the rail system was added, CARTA could be reworked to funciton around and in support of it, and it would probably funciton more efficiently than it currently does. There is no silver bullet to traffic congestion, its all about a comprehensive approach, centered around a light rail system.

 

Four-lane Maybank proposal losing momentum | TheDigitel.com

The City’s proposal to build a network of secondary roads instead of expanding Maybank Hwy got a lot of support.  Its great that people are finally realizing the law of deminishing returns when it comes to road expansion.  Interconnectivity is the key.Four-lane Maybank proposal losing momentum | TheDigitel.com

 

Streetsblog » Study: Highways Don’t Pay for Themselves

 Seems obvious to me, but now the Texas DOT has proven it….Streetsblog » Study: Highways Don’t Pay for Themselves

 

Post and Courier and Progressive Planning?

The P&C has been running a series about the prospect of light rail in Charleston, and has also been running articles about how bad the traffic congestion has gotten. They’ve talked about how well Charlotte’s rail system is working. There’s definately a pattern developing, Go P&C!

Traffic Congestion

Clogged and getting worse

Widening I-26 will get expensive

Light Rail

Commuter rail looking more attractive

Rail line wouldn’t be cheap

Charlotte finds light-rail success

 

Bloomberg kicks out cars, turns streets back over to people

On 3 Days in August, City Will Try No-Car Zone – NYTimes.co

NYC is going to shut down a major street on a trial basis and open it
to pedestrians. Finally, we’re starting to value the public realm and
use it for people instead of cars.