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New study shows protected bike lanes increase ridership, desirability of neighborhood

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Recently, the National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC) released their findings on protected bikes lanes in the US, a subject that has only been explored in a limited number of studies. Their study looked at protected bikes lanes in Austin, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

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New study shows that safer bike lanes increase bicyclist predictability

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Recently, the National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC) released their findings on protected bikes lanes in the US, a subject that has only been explored in a limited number of studies. Their study looked at protected bikes lanes in Austin, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

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Race to a Smart Future

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metro to fully integrate innovative technologies—self-driving cars, connected vehicles and smart sensors, among other advances—into its transportation network. The city has a broad plan for “adaptive transportation systems” that would remain useful even as technology evolves in coming years. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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The advance registration deadline is March 13, 2022, but you can secure a discounted early bird ticket by registering before February 14. . This year’s conference includes a keynote session by Karl Rove, construction safety excellence awards, segmented expos, and over 15 breakout sessions. NECA Show (Austin, TX).

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. For the past couple of years, Austin, TX and Baton Rouge, LA have been duking it out for the top ranking in our flagship metro Economic Growth Potential category. Austin is now one of the nation’s top emerging high-tech cities, with more than 120,000 people employed by around 4,400 technology firms.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. Hanger Orthopedic Group, an orthotic and prosthetic services firm, relocated its headquarters to Austin. It outperformed overall U.S.

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