ProGov21 Policy Library

This fact sheet addresses transportation infrastructure and sustainability in Michigan. State-level transportation policies should aim to improve environmental sustainability, infrastructure and safety by improving road and bridge conditions, reducing CO2 emissions, and enhancing...

Traffic congestion in Los Angeles is severe due to a high population density, a high level of per-capita vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and insufficient revenue from gas taxes to expand road capacity. The city should implement pricing strategies to manage peak-hour demand, improve...

The slow implementation of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is hindered by poor planning, lack of coordination among agencies, community resistance, and high costs. TOD can address urban issues like housing affordability, sprawl, and transit accessibility by promoting sustainable...

The Connected Communities Ordinance is designed to stimulate equitable development near public transit, create jobs by encouraging investment near transit, make streets safer for pedestrians, and promotes affordable housing options near transit. This ordinance extends transit-oriented...

New developments that do not include off-street parking creates demand for spillover parking, which increases housing costs and creates various nuisances for the surrounding community. Cities should implement Overnight Parking Permit Districts, which would restrict overnight parking...

Many communities are struggling to reduce traffic congestion and increase transportation accessibility. This modern transportation mitigation guide provides policy makers with urban planning and land use strategies to lower emissions, improve public health, and increase access to...