The comment period for the proposed I-20/59 bridge replacement through Birmingham’s city center was extended by 10 days last week. One affected neighborhood to organize a meeting for those still not aware of what the changes will mean for northside communities.
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A public involvement meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2013 to discuss the current status of the bridge replacement along I-20/59 between I-65 and 31st St. N. We’re looking forward to hearing about the rerouting of traffic ourselves…
There are a lot of folks who occasionally decide they want to drive by Regions Field and watch as it rises quickly alongside Railroad Park. The next month might give them a reason to drive all the way around the project as construction closes 14th St. between 1st and 3rd Aves. S.
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Two recent studies of traffic data for the metro Birmingham area reveal numbers that really shouldn’t surprise anyone when it comes to their commute time. It gets interesting when paired with data about drunk driving and a recent post about our region’s household incomes.
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A small crowd showed up to participate in what they thought would just be a regular ALDOT public hearing involving plans to replace the I-20/59 deck between U.S. Highway 31 and Malfunction Junction. Then came a request from the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County…
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It’s time to get ready to ride your bike to work again in Birmingham, AL. The annual group ride takes place this Friday morning; they’ve even created a video AND a map for folks this year…
Tags:bicycle·commute·commutesmart·downtown·national bike to work day·rpcgb·traffic·wake-up times·work
It’s now illegal to send electronic messages while driving in Vestavia Hills. The law should have some impact on the texting habits of those traveling through the city on their way to Birmingham or Hoover, AL.
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The option appears to be to build our way out of our current traffic situation here in Birmingham, AL. We’re hoping you’ll share your thoughts with us about whether or not this idea is crazy enough to work…
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