After multiple pedestrian deaths in recent weeks along West University Avenue, the regional transportation planning group at a Monday meeting proposed installing additional traffic signals, well-lit crosswalks and temporary speed tables to slow down cars.
Read More »UF Announces Enforcement, Upgrades For University Avenue Near Campus After Traffic Deaths
The changes, which UF announced to the full campus in an email Wednesday morning, follow crashes on West University Avenue that killed two students and a faculty member over the past two months.
Read More »The Swamp Restaurant’s Reopening Plans In Full Swing
The Swamp Restaurant owner met with city planners for the reconstruction of the restaurant set to open in August 2022.
Read More »After A Pandemic Delay, Gainesville City Commission Nears Approval Of Electric Scooter Sharing Program
Gainesville commissioners unanimously voted to approve it on a re-advertised first reading. A second reading is set for Dec. 3.
Read More »Toll Road Disapproval Continues
Roughly seven percent of Florida residents support building a new toll road, as revealed in M-CORES’ final Task Force meeting.
Read More »Gainesville’s Self-Driving Vehicles Are On Public Roads Again
The self-driving advanced technology currently operates with a limited capacity from the Downtown Parking Garage along Southwest Second Avenue to the 12th Street roundabout.
Read More »Starke Businesses Survived The Route 301 Bypass. Will They Survive The Pandemic, Too?
“Things were looking pretty good. Then this mess hit.”
Read More »Uber Tightens Mask Requirements
Uber says any rider reported for not wearing a mask will be required to take a selfie with a mask on before requesting their next ride using Uber’s mask verification.
Read More »Decrease In Demand And Confidence In Transportation Services Leads To Reduced Ridership Numbers
Ridership on RTS buses, Campus Connector Shuttles and SNAP vans has dropped by a third relative to this time last year. The drop in ridership is likely due to a lack of demand for services.
Read More »Flights From GNV To Miami Have Resumed
Non-stop flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Miami are resuming after a six-month, COVID-19 related hiatus.
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