Transportation systems are evolving to embrace a multi-modal reality where various types of mobility—bicycles, buses, trains, scooters and walking paths—work together seamlessly.
The challenge lies in funding these projects without heavily drawing on general funds. However, there are creative funding mechanisms for multi-modal infrastructure.
It’s vital to identify how multi-modal infrastructure can generate income and benefit the local economy.
Multi-modal facilities offer more than improved transportation—they are catalysts for economic growth.
Examples like The El Dorado Trail in Placerville, California, demonstrate the potential of multi-modal infrastructure to enhance communities without straining public finances.
Author's summary: Building sustainable multi-modal infrastructure that pays for itself.