Valdosta, GA

Valdosta, GA opts for On-Demand service by Via for its first-ever public transit system

Via's partnership with Valdosta represents the company's first foray into Georgia. Valdosta On-Demand offers affordable transportation for passengers within the 36-square-mile service area. Passengers request weekday rides aboard the seven-van fleet through the On-Demand app. The Via-powered app automatically routes rides based on pick-up and drop-off locations. Each one-way ride costs $2 and $1 per additional passenger.

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Valdosta, GA

United States

Valdosta, GA improved traffic monitoring and emergency operations with citywide signal upgrades

The city of Valdosta utilized Georgia Smart Communities Challenge grant funding and community research support to pilot a smart traffic management system. The pilot involved connecting all 128 city traffic signals to upgrades within the traffic control operations center. These improvements allowed the city to test new signal timings, implement Emergency Vehicle Signal Pre-Emption for firetrucks, and integrate the TravelSafely mobile app to notify drivers of approaching emergency vehicles.

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Valdosta, GA

United States

Valdosta, GA requires production crews to receive a permit and pay fees to reduce public disruptions

The Valdosta City Council approved a new ordinance to help residents and businesses negatively impacted by television and movie productions in the area. The ordinance requires production crews to undergo a permit process that addresses inconveniences to the public, requires that affected property owners be notified ahead of time, and implements fees associated with road closures.

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Valdosta, GA

United States