Transportation

Transportation August 3, 2023

Ever-larger cars and trucks are causing a safety crisis on US streets – here’s how communities can fight back

by Kevin J. Krizek, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Deadly traffic incidents have declined in most developed countries in recent years….

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Public Transit August 2, 2023

Pilot autonomous shuttle underway in Cobb Cumberland area

The Cumberland Community Improvement District (CCID) and Beep, a manufacturer of autonomous electric vehicles, launched the Cumberland Hopper, an autonomous shuttle pilot program that aims to revolutionize transportation options within…

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Transportation July 31, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices continue to rise, with crude oil price the likely main cause

Gasoline prices in Georgia, and in Cobb County, continued to rise over the past week, according to the weekly report from AAA. AAA attributes the jump in prices to the…

Transportation July 24, 2023

Despite low local demand, Georgia gasoline prices continue to rise over past week

Despite low demand locally, which would normally cause prices to fall, gasoline prices in Georgia have continued to rise over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA,…

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Transportation July 20, 2023

Residents give input on upcoming South Cobb Transit Center

by Caleb Groves South Cobb residents voiced their opinions at the public workshop for the new South Cobb Transit Center held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Connection Pointe Church….

Transportation July 17, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices creep upward again over the past week

According to the weekly report from AAA, gasoline prices in Georgia have slightly increased compared to a week ago, with drivers now paying an average of $3.27 per gallon for…

Transportation July 14, 2023

Lane closures scheduled on I-75 this weekend near Smyrna and Vinings

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 this weekend near Smyrna and Vinings in Cobb and Fulton counties. The GDOT press release describes the scope and…

Transportation July 10, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices take a sharp upward bump over past week

After a few weeks of remaining steady or declining, gasoline prices in Georgia increased sharply, according to the weekly report from AAA. The average gas price in Georgia has risen…

Transportation July 3, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices take a drop for the July 4 holiday

According to the weekly report from AAA, Georgia gasoline prices took a significant drop over the past week. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia has decreased in…

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Transportation June 30, 2023

Nonprofit’s yearly energy-efficiency report gives Georgia low marks for EV, electric utility policies

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 29, 2023 An annual energy efficiency report ranks Georgia near the bottom of…

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