In Flagler Beach, a $140,000 Mobility Study Suggests Transportation Fees Won't Be Just About Cars Anymore

In Flagler Beach, a $140,000 Mobility Study Suggests Transportation Fees Won't Be Just About Cars Anymore

The Flagler Beach City Commission approved a $140,000 appropriation for a “mobility study,” an essential step before the city can impose a transportation “mobility fee.” It is no longer called a transportation impact fee, because a “mobility” fee’s purpose is broader. It’s not just about adding lanes and sidewalks anymore, or simply increasing road capacity for cars and trucks. It’s about making even existing roads flow better, or examining park…

Shared mobility: Making travel easier for all

Carshares, bikeshares and the like are a positive for the environment, though access to them isn’t equal. What can be done to give everyone more transportation options?