LPDD

Local Governments

FHA and DOT Report, Achieving Multimodal Networks

Promoting Alternatives to Car Transport
Illustrating how to apply the flexibility in current national guidelines to address common design challengers and barriers to building or retrofitting facilities so that walking and bicycling are safe, comfortable, and attractive.

San Francisco’s Transit-Only Streets

Promoting Alternatives to Car Transport
San Francisco has transit-only lanes on 30 miles of streets and plans to add 20 more miles in the next decade. It has even highlighted some busy lanes with red paint to make them more visible to drivers, resulting in fewer cars blocking the lanes.

Denver’s FasTracks Program

Promoting Alternatives to Car Transport
In 2004, Denver voted to expand public transit to the tune of $4.7 billion, adding 122 miles of commuter, light rail, and bus rapid transit lines across the region, which work continues under the FasTracks program.

Atlanta Sales Tax Increases for Transit Expansion

Promoting Alternatives to Car Transport
In 2016, Atlanta voters approved a pair of sales tax increases that are projected to raise $300 million over five years and another $2.5 billion over 40 years to fund transit expansion and enhancement.

NYC Congestion Pricing Program

Reorienting Transportation Planning to Minimize GHGs
The Central Business District Tolling Program, a congestion pricing proposal, was approved in 2019 as part of the New York State Budget.

FHA Congestion Pricing Primer

Reorienting Transportation Planning to Minimize GHGs
The Federal Highway Administration’s 2006 primer on congestion pricing addresses methodology and best practices.

Boston Transportation Improvement Program

Reorienting Transportation Planning to Minimize GHGs
The region’s five-year transportation capital investment plan uses GHG and VMT reductions as a factor in assessing projects for funding.