The Interchange

Transit and urban mobility headlines for Friday highlight developments in public transport service, street safety, and city infrastructure projects. Topics include funding decisions, policy updates, traffic enforcement, and initiatives shaping walking, biking, and bus and rail networks.

Public space beneath an elevated highway in Birmingham, Alabama, and its effects on mobility, safety, and neighborhood connections are examined. Design choices, community use of under-highway areas, and transportation trade-offs illustrate how highway infrastructure influences daily life and redevelopment.

Logistics executives seek clarity on tariffs and freight capacity as they plan for shipping demand, pricing, and inventories. Uncertainty around trade policy and trucking availability drives cautious strategies in procurement, contracting, and network planning.