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More than $500,000 worth of traffic-signal improvements will start on Monday at two busy Gainesville intersections. The Florida Department of Transportation’s project will replace traffic signals, poles and pedestrian countdown signals on East University Avenue at its intersections with East 14th and East 15th streets, according to a news release from …
Read More »Can More Rail Freight Help Relieve I-75 Congestion?
As the I-75 Relief Task Force continues its work, here's a look at the potential for rail to help the busy highway.
Read More »Grace Marketplace Looks To Improve Bus Pass System For Residents
Both communities offer regular residents free annual bus passes, but access to the service is limited for some.
Read More »Construction to Begin on Bike Lane Along Northwest 16th Avenue
The project, which was first approved in 2011, finally draws close to a conclusion after drivers and cyclists complained about a confusing network of shared lanes. The county voted last year to widen NW 16th Avenue and put in bike lanes that will add $100,000 to a project that has already gone $600,000 over budget.
Read More »Florida Tops List Of Pedestrian Death Rates
Four large population states — California, Florida, Texas and New York — accounted for 42 percent of the pedestrian deaths in the first six months of 2015.
Read More »How Safe Is It To Drive Golf Carts In The Villages?
A recent crash in The Villages that involved a golf cart and resulted in two deaths on Feb 21. put a renewed focus on golf cart safety in the community.
Read More »Florida Senate May Pick Up Aspects of House ‘Uber’ Bill
The Senate and House have taken different positions on the issue.
Read More »Runway Blackout Re-routes, Grounds Gainesville Flights
Two flights coming into the airport Wednesday night were rerouted, while another was prevented from taking off.
Read More »One-Third Of Alachua County Roads Labeled Unimproved
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Read More »Gainesville On Pace For Another Climb In Tickets
With more than 2,500 parking citations issued in Gainesville through the first seven weeks of 2016, the number of tickets in Gainesville is likely to rise in 2016. The money collected from citations is put into the city's general fund.
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