CEOs and other senior officials from 16 state DOTs, as well as the Massachusetts Commission on the Future of Transportation, gathered in late July for SSTI’s annual Community of Practice meeting. While the conversation was free-flowing without any formal motions or votes, and so is not readily summarized, readers may enjoy seeing the briefing materials that formed the basis for the discussion.
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From the Community of Practice: Washington State applies for Florida’s high-speed-rail funding.
Washington state applied for approximately $120 million in federal high-speed-rail stimulus money, part of $2.4 billion returned by Florida. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will use the money to continue improving and expanding …
From the Community of Practice: Impacts of VMT Reduction Strategies on Selected Areas and Groups
The Washington State Department of Transportation released a report [PDF] that examines impacts of VMT reduction strategies on selected groups and geographic areas. As described in the report’s abstract: “The State of Washington has established …
From the Community of Practice
The District of Columbia developed a broad-ranging Sustainability Plan to ensure that sustainability practices are incorporated into all agency activities. It includes stunning photos from our nation’s capitol and a PDF can be found here. …