December 2nd, 2019 Places with most crash exposure also fear enforcement bias
December 2nd, 2019 LOS to play more limited role in California planning, according to survey
December 2nd, 2019 How might travelers behave with privately-owned AVs?
December 2nd, 2019 App cuts double parking by delivery drivers in DC
December 2nd, 2019 Why didn’t the turtles cross the road?
November 11th, 2019 License-plate readers pose threats to equity and privacy
November 11th, 2019 Nighttime pedestrian fatalities soar
November 11th, 2019 Is there bias in GPS enabled smartphone cycling app data?
November 11th, 2019 Residential exposure to local traffic emissions associated with higher risk of stroke
October 28th, 2019 Priced parking is fair and effective at lowering car use
October 28th, 2019 More sharp curves make roads safer
October 28th, 2019 Parents don’t always agree with practitioners about safe cycling routes for kids
October 28th, 2019 Inequities in allocation of bike infrastructure investments
October 28th, 2019 New study shows cataract surgery improves driving safety
October 28th, 2019 Global SUV sales undo gain from electric vehicles
October 14th, 2019 Auto-braking is becoming more common, but the tech is still evolving
October 14th, 2019 Gender biases in transit planning
October 14th, 2019 Some bias is evident when ticketing speeders in Burlington, Vermont
October 14th, 2019 TRB provides playbook to TNC-transit partnerships
September 30th, 2019 Transportation affordability key to housing market resilience
September 30th, 2019 Bellevue, WA, plans to use AI to leverage cameras for safety
September 30th, 2019 Does active transportation add to overall physical activity, or substitute for other exercise?
September 16th, 2019 It’s not distracted walking that is killing NYC pedestrians
September 16th, 2019 People weigh risk versus convenience in whether to use pedestrian bridges
September 16th, 2019 More evidence that TNCs are clogging downtown streets (and what NYC is doing about it)
September 16th, 2019 Transit-oriented development, VMT, and induced gentrification
September 3rd, 2019 Growth near transit is key to connecting smaller cities, SSTI finds
September 3rd, 2019 More highways, more congestion
September 3rd, 2019 PennDOT CEO emphasizes community engagement, active transportation
September 3rd, 2019 AAA: Red light running is killing us
September 3rd, 2019 Connectivity is good for walkability, but social factors also matter
September 3rd, 2019 Identifying isolated bike islands in cities, and the bottlenecks between them
August 19th, 2019 New mindset needed to address congestion, says MassDOT
August 19th, 2019 Use of multimodal accessibility metrics in project prioritization and investment
August 19th, 2019 E-bikes mean longer, more frequent bike trips
August 19th, 2019 Autonomous boat “bridge” proposed in Amsterdam
August 5th, 2019 Proximity to highways affects long-term school performance
August 5th, 2019 Overabundant parking fuels car-oriented living in greater Boston
August 5th, 2019 Invisible women
August 5th, 2019 A new technique to identify deteriorating infrastructure using satellite data
July 15th, 2019 Spending smarter: lessons and opportunities for state DOTs
July 15th, 2019 Why cities aren’t preparing for autonomous vehicles
July 15th, 2019 AVs: Some intersections may get more dangerous before they get safer
July 15th, 2019 TDM best practice: Shout out to Greater Richmond Transit Company
July 15th, 2019 Why are they Snapchatting while driving, and what will get them to stop?
July 1st, 2019 Active transportation fatalities spike again
July 1st, 2019 Computers are making roadside data collection quicker, easier, and more accurate
July 1st, 2019 UK scientists warn of resource costs in transitioning to net-zero emissions by 2050
July 1st, 2019 Uber: Behind the scenes
June 17th, 2019 Shifting from LOS to VMT would save time, money, and better support local goals
June 17th, 2019 Want to increase transit ridership without adding service? Make it easy to get to the stations
June 17th, 2019 Researcher launches open source accessibility toolbox
June 17th, 2019 Los Angeles and San Francisco using data to target Vision Zero efforts
June 17th, 2019 What’s the best policy for managing spillover parking?
June 17th, 2019 Neighborhood walkability and residential preferences in midsized cities
June 3rd, 2019 Small increases in rainfall could cause big problems for road networks
June 3rd, 2019 Dense areas are safer but road design is critical
June 3rd, 2019 Quantifying the quality and connectivity of sidewalks: walking accessibility indices
June 3rd, 2019 Latinos are being pushed to urban edges, rural areas with few transportation options
May 20th, 2019 Yet more evidence: “If you build it they will drive”
May 20th, 2019 A troubled marriage between safety research and practice
May 20th, 2019 In Denmark, bicyclists more law abiding when facilities present
May 20th, 2019 Chicago parking concession big win for investors, hard on curb management
May 20th, 2019 State DOT officials discuss how to prioritize repair
May 20th, 2019 Hawaii moves toward road usage charge and a clean energy future
May 6th, 2019 Researchers re-evaluate how we value transportation
May 6th, 2019 Chicago opens TNC data to the public
May 6th, 2019 NYSDOT chooses the grid for Syracuse freeway replacement
May 6th, 2019 Oregon regulators require public utilities to adopt plans for electric vehicles
May 6th, 2019 Sidewalk evaluation app Project Sidewalk launches in Seattle
May 6th, 2019 School site selection: considering transportation impacts on students
April 23rd, 2019 Safety and speed management: Speeding into a crash?
April 23rd, 2019 Some drivers are more distracted by phones than others
April 23rd, 2019 Cambridge enshrines protected bike lanes into law
April 23rd, 2019 New study looks at the system-level factors that impact BRT ridership
April 8th, 2019 TDOT puts Complete Streets policy into practice
April 8th, 2019 New York approves plan to implement congestion tolling: Beginning of a new trend?
April 8th, 2019 Maryland designs for calmer traffic on urban highway
April 8th, 2019 Netflix-of-transportation app guiding users toward sustainable mode choices
April 8th, 2019 Shorter commutes make for more reliable workers
March 26th, 2019 VMT moderates after recession-driven swings
March 25th, 2019 A tool to estimate the added VMT from highway expansions
March 25th, 2019 Lessons from nine states bringing ‘practical solutions’ from policy to practice
March 25th, 2019 Methodology for prioritizing streets for multimodal treatments
March 25th, 2019 Larger cities offering TNC trips to improve transit options
March 11th, 2019 COMMUTE bill would boost accessibility metrics
March 11th, 2019 Parking, ride-hailing, and shifting traveler needs
March 11th, 2019 Report presents best practices guide for implementing Tactical Transit Lanes
March 11th, 2019 Yes, communities can be sued for their unsafe streets
March 11th, 2019 A method for quantifying risks imposed on cyclists while sharing road with motor vehicles
March 11th, 2019 Smartphone app promises crowdsourced road roughness index and fuel efficient routing
February 26th, 2019 To meet clean energy goals, everyone will need better transportation options
February 26th, 2019 ITE takes on parking minimums and manuals
February 26th, 2019 Study: Carlessness drives incomes down
February 11th, 2019 NTSB priority: Roadway speed management
February 11th, 2019 Washington, DC, improves parking and traffic with “asset-lite” pricing program
February 11th, 2019 New study finds that road closures can alleviate congestion in dense urban areas
February 11th, 2019 Can road pricing be used to make LA’s transportation system more equitable?
February 11th, 2019 Evidence from Toronto: Well-designed bike lanes encourage cycling, improve safety for all
January 28th, 2019 Speeding contributes to one-quarter of fatalities, but remains culturally acceptable
January 28th, 2019 As crashes rise, distracted driving has (mostly) stayed the same
January 28th, 2019 Dangerous by Design 2019: Roads aren’t getting safer for pedestrians
January 28th, 2019 Study: Transit supporters in LA unlikely to use transit themselves
January 14th, 2019 Was 2018 the year of peak ICE?
January 14th, 2019 The hype cycle of autonomous vehicles
January 14th, 2019 Seattle moves to new transportation level of service guidelines
January 14th, 2019 Tolling strategies may mitigate the impact of AVs on VMT and congestion
January 14th, 2019 Mileage-based fee more effective than California’s new ZEV fee
January 14th, 2019 Variable speed limits effective along Virginia’s foggy highways
December 18th, 2018 Nine states and DC move forward on transportation carbon pricing alliance
December 17th, 2018 Reopening of Quincy Station MBTA gate provides area households with access to hundreds of thousands of additional jobs
December 17th, 2018 How WSDOT will be picking the right transportation investments for economic vitality
December 17th, 2018 New NACTO and USDOT Volpe Center reports call for improved vehicle design to increase safety
December 17th, 2018 Technological advances could drastically cut greenhouse gas pollution from concrete
December 17th, 2018 Connected cars and data sharing to improve road safety?
December 3rd, 2018 Ecommerce fulfillment centers increasing freight pollution, congestion in rural towns
December 3rd, 2018 A systemic approach to pedestrian safety analysis
December 3rd, 2018 Gas stations venting ten times more gas vapor than once believed
December 3rd, 2018 Utah lowers BAC limit; majority of Americans support stricter limits
November 12th, 2018 Accessibility analysis highlights transit deficiencies in New Orleans
November 12th, 2018 Nudge science being used to encourage transit use
November 12th, 2018 Is working from home really reducing VMT?
November 12th, 2018 Extending opportunity & promoting equity through apprenticeship
November 12th, 2018 Study finds improving bike, pedestrian infrastructure cuts driving, CO2 emissions
October 30th, 2018 85th percentile speed limits: “Fast, Furious & Fatal”
October 30th, 2018 The cost and inequity of children’s access to opportunity
October 30th, 2018 Study finds women use carsharing less than men
October 30th, 2018 IPCC finds taxes, regulations mix most effective for vehicle emissions reductions
October 15th, 2018 How do we prepare for the “hockey stick growth” of the EV market?
October 15th, 2018 New study details non-emission particulates
October 15th, 2018 Traffic death rates stabilize as Americans ease off driving
October 15th, 2018 Study finds rich and poor most likely to walk
October 15th, 2018 Planners reevaluate parking requirements for affordable housing
October 1st, 2018 Lyft tests mobility as a service across major U.S. cities
October 1st, 2018 Lowering speed limits can reduce crashes
October 1st, 2018 Will advances in autonomous technology degrade job quality in the trucking industry?
October 1st, 2018 An app that rewards commuters for their travel choices
October 1st, 2018 Can we bring back the golden era of transit in the U.S.?
September 17th, 2018 Study finds risky driving still a problem around schools
September 17th, 2018 States may look to leaders in regulating electric bicycles
September 17th, 2018 Do mileage-based congestion fees hit low-income drivers harder?
September 17th, 2018 Houston paper: Metro area worst in nation for traffic fatalities, speeding at fault
September 17th, 2018 Speeding up buses with automated enforcement
September 17th, 2018 Webinar recap: How TDOT is attracting and retaining staff
September 3rd, 2018 Back to the new normal? Post-recession VMT uptick wanes
September 3rd, 2018 Among other barriers, low-wage workers face discrimination based on commute distance
September 3rd, 2018 Aging Boomers could cause transportation shakeup
September 3rd, 2018 Technical assistance helped six MPOs improve how they prioritize projects
September 3rd, 2018 When will everyone have a Connected Autonomous Vehicle?
August 29th, 2018 SSTI webinar and AASHTO article highlight DOT workforce development and retention
August 20th, 2018 U.S. traffic fatalities rise while international numbers improve
August 20th, 2018 The shortest path usually isn’t the best one, according to bikeshare users
August 20th, 2018 States and Feds explore solutions to truck parking shortfall
August 20th, 2018 Baltimore fire code eased to allow bike lanes, more flexible design
August 20th, 2018 Cities need to move carefully to get TNC benefits
August 20th, 2018 Toward livable streets: A review of recent improvements in practice
August 6th, 2018 Red light cameras save lives. Turning them off puts lives at risk.
August 6th, 2018 Safety climate, not just pedestrian infrastructure, affects walking behavior
August 6th, 2018 California meets GHG goals, but transportation progress faces uncertain future
August 6th, 2018 Climate change killing us in more ways than expected?
August 6th, 2018 SSTI CEO Community of Practice meets in Boston
July 23rd, 2018 U.S. cities and developers beleaguered by too much parking, Mortgage Bankers report finds
July 23rd, 2018 Travel time peaked in the 1990s, new research shows
July 23rd, 2018 TNC revolution may improve access for low-income communities
July 23rd, 2018 SUVs are killing us
July 23rd, 2018 People won’t use low quality transit
July 23rd, 2018 Do police reports accurately reflect substances in impaired driving?
July 2nd, 2018 Speeding is akin to an addiction, and roadway design can be an effective treatment
July 2nd, 2018 How to get more transportation workers? Build a school.
July 2nd, 2018 Utah stepping up multimodal planning and investment under new law
July 2nd, 2018 Smart intersection technology may improve safety for all road users
July 2nd, 2018 How Denver and Seattle are working to preserve affordable housing near transit
July 2nd, 2018 Uber and Lyft look toward electric vehicles
June 18th, 2018 Pricing mechanisms key to reducing transportation emissions
June 18th, 2018 Could transit service cuts be responsible for declining ridership?
June 18th, 2018 New multimodal trip data on the horizon
June 18th, 2018 Phoenix struggles with its pedestrian safety record
June 18th, 2018 Is traffic congestion a good thing?
June 18th, 2018 Federal grant to increase efficiency in Midwest rail network, untangle Chicago bottleneck
June 4th, 2018 Vancouver commission recommends decongestion fees
June 4th, 2018 Portland guide to streamline protected bicycle lane design
June 4th, 2018 Florida brings dynamically priced express lanes to an already tolled road
June 4th, 2018 Lessons for the U.S. from Norway’s success with electric vehicles
May 21st, 2018 Estimating the amount people drive based on accessibility measures
May 21st, 2018 Cities and developers are preparing for a world with less parking
May 21st, 2018 What’s causing the increase in pedestrian deaths?
May 21st, 2018 To improve walking, give pedestrians the green light
May 21st, 2018 Many variables in play as deadline for maritime fuel sulfur reduction approaches
May 7th, 2018 To reach clean energy goals, Hawaii needs to address VMT
May 7th, 2018 Studies suggest autonomous vehicles will have reduced parking requirements
May 7th, 2018 Federally funded data as a speed-management tool
May 7th, 2018 International review confirms speed management is critical to road safety
May 7th, 2018 Parking and the City: A new book for practitioners
May 7th, 2018 Hit-and-run crashes are on the rise
May 7th, 2018 Creating a transportation decision-making process that is equitable for everyone
April 16th, 2018 Millennials are driving more, but only those making the least money
April 16th, 2018 Florida’s pedestrian record could have been much worse
April 16th, 2018 Seattle’s parking reforms
April 16th, 2018 Dynamic tolling benefits highway users in congested areas
April 16th, 2018 Anticipating the costly impacts of climate change in Hawaii
April 2nd, 2018 Does telecommuting increase vehicle miles traveled?
April 2nd, 2018 Federal bill continues support for transportation programs
April 2nd, 2018 Curbs: A new data frontier
April 2nd, 2018 Opportunities and potential bias in new transportation data
April 2nd, 2018 Livable arterials, not necessarily an oxymoron
April 2nd, 2018 Bicycle level of stress and equity as factors in project selection
March 19th, 2018 Household car travel dropping steadily
March 19th, 2018 Pedestrian deaths are a systemic problem in the U.S.
March 19th, 2018 Downtown parking: A declining business
March 19th, 2018 Research finds R1-6 gateway treatment can rival RFFB and PHB lights at pedestrian crossings
March 19th, 2018 Rochester makes headway in replacing the Inner Loop with a new neighborhood
February 26th, 2018 Big data enables new tool for analyzing and diagnosing traffic congestion
February 26th, 2018 New technology helps bicyclists at traffic signals
February 26th, 2018 Wisconsin’s millennial-recruiting pitch falls flat
February 26th, 2018 California curbs drivers’ cell phone use, but crashes remain steady
February 26th, 2018 Chicago to use TNC fees to improve ‘L’ service
February 12th, 2018 FHWA issues new guidance on pedestrian crossings
February 12th, 2018 Increases in vehicle ownership enlighten southern California’s decrease in public transit ridership
February 12th, 2018 Shared mobility principles for the rapidly approaching AV era
February 12th, 2018 Mainstreaming transportation and land use modeling within Oregon DOT
February 12th, 2018 Washington State bill will require trucks serving ports to be cleaner
February 12th, 2018 State DOTs get creative with social media
January 29th, 2018 Report calls for a Safe Systems approach to reduce fatalities
January 29th, 2018 Tapping into TNC data
January 29th, 2018 Test cases sought for Cost Effectiveness Tool
January 29th, 2018 New report offers recommendations on reducing DUI, alcohol-related injuries and death
January 29th, 2018 Lessons from the mixed success of microtransit
January 16th, 2018 Accessibility in practice: A new guide from SSTI
January 16th, 2018 Patent lawsuit puts the brakes on a pedestrian safety option
January 16th, 2018 International perspective: Road safety, design, and alcohol consumption
January 16th, 2018 How land use and access to transit impact taxi demand
January 16th, 2018 Ride-hailing services disrupting ambulances and airports
January 16th, 2018 Efficient networks take work: Traffic management and Braess’ paradox
January 16th, 2018 When Waze clogs the streets, can communities close them to outsiders?
January 16th, 2018 Study of bicycling and driving behavior reveals areas for improvement
December 4th, 2017 Multimodal transportation and income equity fit hand-in-glove
December 4th, 2017 FL city tickets black population, misses on pedestrian safety
December 4th, 2017 California blocks parking requirements where housing needs aren’t met
December 4th, 2017 Access to jobs by transit is on the rise
December 4th, 2017 Cities and airports look to develop best practices for rideshare pick-ups and drop-offs
December 4th, 2017 In Ohio, speed limits go up—and with them crashes, injuries, and deaths
December 4th, 2017 Compact fire trucks: A controversial issue simplified
November 13th, 2017 NACTO releases Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism
November 13th, 2017 Researchers highlight city-centered practices in “roadmap for the 21st century”
November 13th, 2017 Google’s incomplete information affects transit ridership
November 13th, 2017 Why hasn’t Denver seen an increase in transit ridership?
November 13th, 2017 Free bike share for transit users
October 30th, 2017 Where people walk: Two new studies improve “walkability” measurement
October 30th, 2017 What is ride-hailing doing to our transportation system?
October 30th, 2017 Offsetting loss of public transit revenue due to ride-hailing services
October 30th, 2017 Auto disruptor looks to shake up car insurance
October 16th, 2017 U.S. gets “F” for design and policy to support walking while pedestrian fatalities rise
October 16th, 2017 Is congestion pricing equitable? Data suggests “yes” in the Portland metro region
October 16th, 2017 Traffic enforcement observations target Uber and Lyft drivers as largest offenders
October 16th, 2017 FDOT to deploy innovative transportation technologies for increased safety
October 16th, 2017 Distracted driving: a silent killer?
October 2nd, 2017 Florida DOT hits milestone in context-based street design
October 2nd, 2017 Wisconsin budget amendment threatens future of bike and pedestrian facilities
October 2nd, 2017 CAFE standards may be easier to meet than previously thought
October 2nd, 2017 GHG Measure back on, for now
October 2nd, 2017 Using real-time travel information to encourage transit
September 18th, 2017 A framework for determining where congestion really matters
September 18th, 2017 House and Senate release bills on AVs
September 18th, 2017 Unable to remove expressway, New Orleans reclaims space underneath
September 18th, 2017 SmarterRoads: Virginia’s public-private transportation data sharing strategy
September 18th, 2017 BlaBlaCar now an option in Google Maps transit, but not in the U.S.
September 18th, 2017 Measuring bike traffic increases after infrastructure installation
August 28th, 2017 AVs, e-commerce will disrupt municipal budgets
August 28th, 2017 Colorado city teams with Uber app to summon on-demand transit
August 28th, 2017 Safety benefits of pedestrian crash avoidance systems
August 28th, 2017 The psychology of daily versus monthly parking fees
August 7th, 2017 Florida is leading the nation in lowering speeds to reduce crashes; will other states follow?
August 7th, 2017 New SSTI Resource: Understanding Trip-Making with Big Data
August 7th, 2017 New life for GHG tracking rule?
August 7th, 2017 700,000 carless renters pay extra 13 percent for unused garage parking
August 7th, 2017 Transit futures in an Uber world
August 7th, 2017 Work remains: Reducing bus travel times to increase ridership
August 7th, 2017 Yes, BRT can contribute to TOD in smaller cities
July 24th, 2017 SSTI releases Connecting Sacramento: A trip-making and accessibility study
July 24th, 2017 Who pays for roads? Users, but only partly
July 24th, 2017 How much does parking really cost (in time, fuel, and frustration)?
July 24th, 2017 Real-time travel information: Better for businesses, better for travelers
July 24th, 2017 What HOV requirements in Jakarta can teach us about congestion
July 24th, 2017 Cleaning up the commercial diesel truck industry
July 9th, 2017 A toolkit to measure and value “community severance” due to traffic
July 9th, 2017 Does legalized marijuana lead to more car crashes?
July 7th, 2017 Safety in numbers and safety by design: A ‘virtuous cycle’
July 7th, 2017 Alcohol and gasoline prices: Their impact on traffic fatalities and the economy
July 5th, 2017 UConn research center sets new standard with crash data and analysis tool
June 19th, 2017 Accessibility for all: Open source options for measuring access to destinations
June 19th, 2017 Can autonomous vehicles co-exist with bicyclists and pedestrians?
June 19th, 2017 Google’s Street View cars are measuring and mapping air pollution
June 19th, 2017 Study of variable speed limits highlights the trade-off of throughput and safety
June 19th, 2017 Bridging the gap between research and practice: new study on the role of induced vehicle travel
June 19th, 2017 The National Complete Streets Coalition announces the best Complete Streets policies of 2016
June 5th, 2017 Road fatalities are disproportionate across both racial/ethnic and rural/urban lines
June 5th, 2017 Balancing transportation investments to maximize access: Connecting nonmotorized trips with transit
June 5th, 2017 Reducing traffic congestion in cities by delivering goods at night
June 5th, 2017 Return of the Barnes Dance
June 5th, 2017 Seattle may have a bikesharing system after all
May 22nd, 2017 FDOT makes strides in Complete Streets implementation: Former Dist. 1 Secretary Billy Hattaway weighs in
May 22nd, 2017 Sacramento public housing residents just got free Zipcars
May 22nd, 2017 A near miss: How cities are misinterpreting the safety of streets for bicyclists and pedestrians
May 22nd, 2017 New transit models: Laguna Beach and Uber partner for senior transportation services
May 22nd, 2017 Big data shines light on bike and pedestrian trips
May 8th, 2017 Cities testing out autonomous buses, but is it worth the risk?
May 8th, 2017 Utah adopts the lowest drunk driving limit in the country
May 8th, 2017 VMT growth continued, slowed in 2016
May 8th, 2017 Avoiding a government shutdown, Congress agrees to fund popular transportation programs
May 8th, 2017 Death by a thousand trucks: Managing urban freight congestion
May 8th, 2017 How much more is a home worth if it’s near transit?
April 3rd, 2017 Shifting to driverless ride-hailing services—disruption, convergence, adaptation
April 3rd, 2017 We all break traffic laws. Why are bicyclists different?
April 3rd, 2017 Fire codes threaten to undo urban street design
March 13th, 2017 A preview of the driverless-vehicle future: Uber and other TNCs are cannibalizing New York’s transit ridership and worsening congestion and emissions
March 13th, 2017 Unpacking the rise in traffic deaths
March 13th, 2017 Dividing the pie: Maryland lawmakers take on transportation project selection
March 13th, 2017 Downtown Seattle’s drive-alone commute share drops to 30 percent
February 20th, 2017 SSTI research highlights built environment policies to reduce VMT
February 20th, 2017 San Francisco updates planning code with TDM measures
January 22nd, 2017 Municipalities may be liable for crashes on streets where design encourages high speeds
January 22nd, 2017 Portland plans new development fee structure based on people instead of cars
January 22nd, 2017 U.S. DOT: States overestimating VMT growth
January 22nd, 2017 LA drivers wonder whether expanding the 405 was worth it
December 12th, 2016 Crashes fuel U.S. death-rate increase
December 12th, 2016 Automated vehicles will bring big highway capacity increases
December 12th, 2016 Virginia’s SMART SCALE helped Hampton Roads improve its transportation projects
December 12th, 2016 Providence, RI decides the future of a deteriorating freeway
December 12th, 2016 The quest for market share: Is Uber’s business model sustainable?
December 12th, 2016 Maybe urban truck traffic isn’t rising after all
November 21st, 2016 Sharing the road: How separated bikeways are setting the standard for safety
November 21st, 2016 New study reaffirms the child safety benefits of red light cameras
October 31st, 2016 More evidence that wider roads encourage speeding
October 31st, 2016 Are higher highway speed limits worth it?
October 31st, 2016 Motor vehicle dependence is making us sick: How transportation and urban planners are part of the solution
October 31st, 2016 U.S. scores poorly in relationship between transportation sustainability and human capital
October 10th, 2016 Right-of-way renewable energy resources available on SSTI website
October 10th, 2016 Searching for policy responses to the promise and threat of automated vehicles
October 10th, 2016 Completing the commute: Does Uber have a role in parking management?
October 10th, 2016 FHWA publishes toolkit for bike-ped performance measures
September 27th, 2016 Crash fatalities climbing faster than VMT
September 26th, 2016 September webinar: A guide for complete transportation—Arizona DOT’s new design guide
August 8th, 2016 California’s new fee on hazardous railroad shipments being challenged by railroads
August 8th, 2016 Building the infrastructure for zero emissions and alternative fuel vehicles
August 8th, 2016 Study: One-way car-sharing reduces VMT, GHG emissions, and vehicle ownership
August 8th, 2016 Fatal crashes spike after red light cameras are removed
July 18th, 2016 Traffic deaths rose 8% in 2015, more than 10% among non-motorized road users
July 18th, 2016 New research reinforces the importance of the built environment to cycling mode share
July 18th, 2016 Support for transportation taxes and fees: Gauging public opinion
June 27th, 2016 Texas DOT considers major highway removal in new plan for Dallas
June 27th, 2016 Montana approves digital billboards amid continuing national debate
June 27th, 2016 Report summarizes Wisconsin bicycle and pedestrian crash circumstances
June 27th, 2016 FHWA encourages ROW solar facilities
June 27th, 2016 Breathe easy: Sleep apnea and transportation safety
June 6th, 2016 Cities look toward design in achieving Vision Zero
June 6th, 2016 Canadian study links moving to walkable neighborhood with lower BMI in men
June 6th, 2016 PennDOT tools offer path to employee engagement
June 6th, 2016 Public goals clash with private crime concerns in St Paul skyways
May 23rd, 2016 Re-Connect West Baltimore aims to bridge old neighborhood divides
May 23rd, 2016 Learning from transit performance measures and data in California
May 9th, 2016 Job type and location may keep low-wage workers from using transit
May 9th, 2016 A framework for incorporating health in transportation corridor planning
May 9th, 2016 Growing support for mileage-based user fees
May 9th, 2016 The economics of active transportation oriented development
April 25th, 2016 GPS data informs transportation projects in Northern Virginia: SSTI study
April 25th, 2016 AllTransit: Transit connectivity, accessibility, and frequency
April 25th, 2016 Race and class disparities in driver’s license suspension and consequences in California
April 11th, 2016 TDM study suggests we are overestimating vehicle trip generation rates
April 11th, 2016 Parking drastically oversupplied across the country
April 11th, 2016 Not so affordable HUD homes
April 11th, 2016 Results of an income-based fare policy show potential for wider adoption
April 11th, 2016 Foxx decries highways’ effects on cities; US DOT can help the cause with rulemaking
March 28th, 2016 Beset by complaints, BART’s Twitter resorts to unvarnished honesty
March 28th, 2016 Data scientists target serious crashes in four U.S. cities
March 28th, 2016 Does urban sprawl inhibit upward mobility?
March 28th, 2016 New research on the benefits of ignition interlock devices
March 28th, 2016 Mobile apps gaining ground in trucking
March 14th, 2016 U.S. 36: Changing commute habits through infrastructure, incentives, and education
March 14th, 2016 To improve transit in U.S., improve regional coordination: Lessons from across the pond
March 14th, 2016 Megaships may be approaching their maximum size
March 14th, 2016 Two reports examine progress and challenges for biking and walking
February 29th, 2016 Economy, gas prices pushed driving upward in 2015, but less than in past years
February 29th, 2016 Transportation network companies, public transit eye steps toward integrated mobility
February 29th, 2016 CBO report suggests changes to increase productivity of federal highway program
February 29th, 2016 Expanded transit tax incentive can’t compete with the lure of subsidized parking
February 15th, 2016 Montreal study finds vulnerable populations have more exposure to road noise
February 15th, 2016 Better timing for seasonal load restrictions with connected sensors
February 15th, 2016 New technology helps avoid bus-pedestrian crashes
February 15th, 2016 Conductive concrete melts ice
February 1st, 2016 New report draws attention to need to focus on multimodal transportation
February 1st, 2016 Sustainability rating tools studied for use in Colorado
February 1st, 2016 Researchers suggest using Google Street View and Walk Score to conduct pedestrian safety studies
February 1st, 2016 Total VMT and fatalities are up
January 25th, 2016 Parking increases citywide car use, SSTI researcher finds
January 19th, 2016 Do HOV to HOT conversions decrease carpooling?
January 19th, 2016 Accommodating interregional travel: Insights and opportunities
December 15th, 2015 Agencies must embrace new design standards to improve safety, according to federal report
December 15th, 2015 Uber offers slugging and fixed-route service
December 7th, 2015 Northeast looks at GHG reductions that boost the economy
December 7th, 2015 California city loses lawsuit after death of bicyclist on road with substandard bike lanes and no lighting
December 7th, 2015 The psychology of public acceptance of gas tax increases
December 7th, 2015 Conflict over drunk driving penalties divide safety advocates
December 7th, 2015 Partnering improved highway design and behavior interventions for increased safety
December 7th, 2015 New Jersey DOT: no more roadway expansions
December 7th, 2015 San Francisco approves Transportation Sustainability Fee
November 16th, 2015 Highway capacity won’t relieve congestion or lower emissions, studies conclude
November 16th, 2015 USDOT releases health and transportation tool
November 16th, 2015 Intersections of equity in transportation
November 16th, 2015 Hands-free operation no cure for driver distraction
November 16th, 2015 Can Florida design its way to safety? SSTI meeting highlight
November 2nd, 2015 Study finds dynamic ridesharing can boost TDM effectiveness
November 2nd, 2015 WHO: U.S. among countries needing tougher laws to improve road safety
November 2nd, 2015 How a Chicago suburb became car-lite and lessons for other communities
November 2nd, 2015 Cincinnati and Kansas City streetcar systems near completion
November 2nd, 2015 Frankenbike assessing the state of Seattle’s bike trails
October 19th, 2015 Research points to factors affecting crash rates among states
October 19th, 2015 New tool estimates transit’s effect on VMT and emissions
October 19th, 2015 Indiana DOT testing signs to help drivers avoid red lights
October 19th, 2015 FHWA proposing new road design policies for greater flexibility
October 19th, 2015 Research shows advantages, use patterns for different car-sharing models
October 19th, 2015 Seattle to take over and expand bike-sharing system
October 5th, 2015 To cut automobile travel, locate jobs near transit
October 5th, 2015 Not just speed and land use: considering directness of travel
October 5th, 2015 High-speed rail pushes on without federal funding
October 5th, 2015 New MassDOT separated bike lane guide another step to encourage healthy transportation
October 5th, 2015 Majority of commercial truck drivers would use paid parking reservations
September 21st, 2015 Surgeon General calls on Americans to walk more
September 21st, 2015 Capturing value for transit improvements
September 21st, 2015 Transit agencies and advocates focus attention on last-mile solutions
September 8th, 2015 Traffic deaths surge as Americans return to the roads
September 8th, 2015 As federal government mulls performance measures, the TTI congestion report returns
September 8th, 2015 FHWA: We are not a barrier to safer, slower, innovative road design
September 8th, 2015 Transformative transit: Houston’s reconfigured transit system
September 8th, 2015 States seek more information and control over oil train shipments
August 10th, 2015 Drones could inspect bridges in Florida, saving divers from snakes and currents
August 10th, 2015 Urban truck traffic growing far faster than urban population growth
August 10th, 2015 Transit: If you build it wrong, they might not come
August 10th, 2015 Young adults want walkable, transit-accessible neighborhoods, say Realtors
July 27th, 2015 NJDOT uses flexibility, community engagement to build context-sensitive interchange
July 27th, 2015 Expanding alternatives: Interregional express bus service hits the road in Colorado
July 27th, 2015 Politico examines Wisconsin’s “Love Affair with Overpasses”
July 27th, 2015 Internet-connected vehicles may put hackers in the driver’s seat
July 27th, 2015 Study confirms that 10-foot lanes make safer intersections
July 13th, 2015 Trombino: “System is going to shrink”
July 13th, 2015 Compact, connected development patterns on the rise since mid-1990s
July 13th, 2015 It’s not all about the mode: Race and gender bias in yielding to non-motorized road users
July 13th, 2015 Austin, Texas sees road safety and operations improvements with “right sizing”
July 13th, 2015 Vermont taking steps to reduce the number of drivers with suspended licenses
June 22nd, 2015 Virginia adopts multimodal, competitive project scoring process
June 22nd, 2015 New study links low-cost and free recreation facilities near work sites with active commuting
June 22nd, 2015 Equitable access to opportunity: The growing distance between people and jobs
June 22nd, 2015 Walking and biking form ‘third pillar’ of transportation in Wasatch Front plan
June 22nd, 2015 Oregon user-fee launches July 1 with three program options
June 1st, 2015 Geographic preference in FHWA and FTA contracting—balancing competition with local hiring preferences
June 1st, 2015 Insurers taken to task for ignoring drivers’ mileage when setting rates
June 1st, 2015 Busway sparks new interest in transit in Connecticut
June 1st, 2015 FHWA releases separated bike lane guide
May 18th, 2015 Beyond silos—Funding a multimodal transportation system
May 18th, 2015 Innovative infrastructure and bikes on trains encourage commuting
May 18th, 2015 Bike share offers lessons in providing equitable transportation options
May 18th, 2015 Nevada green-lights autonomous trucks
May 4th, 2015 Major cost overruns common among megaprojects
May 4th, 2015 April webinar recap: Intercity buses and state DOTs
May 4th, 2015 Federal funding fears lead PennDOT to reassert authority over Philly highway billboards
April 20th, 2015 Caltrans’ strategic plan embraces multimodalism, sustainability
April 20th, 2015 WSDOT’s longstanding TDM program getting much deserved recognition
April 20th, 2015 Drivers more likely to ignore crosswalks at speeds above 30 mph
April 20th, 2015 Learning from better bicycle/vehicle crash reporting: Improving safety and infrastructure
April 20th, 2015 Research shows the indirect economic benefit of public transportation
April 20th, 2015 Removing curbs, lane markings, and signage to create a better street
April 6th, 2015 Unintended consequences: learning from managing traffic volumes on express toll lanes
April 6th, 2015 Crowdsourced data gives DOTs added insight on road conditions
April 6th, 2015 USDA documents transportation barriers to food access among low-income households
March 23rd, 2015 Transportation engineers question the use of common practices and metrics
March 23rd, 2015 New critique identifies troubling errors in FHWA’s report on driver distraction from digital signs
March 23rd, 2015 “More Mountains, Less Traffic:” Managing travel demand on Colorado’s I-70 Corridor
March 23rd, 2015 Real-time transit data in demand
March 23rd, 2015 California transportation secretary advocates for life-cycle approach
March 23rd, 2015 New survey results highlight key obstacles to bike ridership
March 16th, 2015 For the first time in a decade, U.S. per capita highway travel ticks up
March 9th, 2015 Caltrans achieves first state road award from Greenroads
March 9th, 2015 Researchers apply travel time reliability measures in modeling and project evaluation
March 9th, 2015 Oregon DOT uses TransitMix Pro to help improve statewide network
March 9th, 2015 Iowa DOT provides traveler info from plow cams
March 9th, 2015 MassDOT helps travelers make sense of regional bus, train, and ferry routes
March 9th, 2015 Head’s Up! New tools to improve warning signs
February 23rd, 2015 Beyond mobility—prioritizing accessibility in urban transportation
February 23rd, 2015 UC/UCLA report: Changes needed to align transportation spending and policy goals
February 23rd, 2015 Urban highway fight gets political in Dallas
February 23rd, 2015 New research highlights the benefits of two-way communication for transit agencies
February 23rd, 2015 State DOTs recognize benefits of supporting local land use planning
February 9th, 2015 There’s more to roadway emissions than what comes out of the tailpipe
February 9th, 2015 San Francisco Bay Area MPO launches interactive performance measure portal
February 9th, 2015 USDOT urges nation to think beyond traffic
February 9th, 2015 CMAP’s new tool elevates the urgency for innovative transportation solutions
February 9th, 2015 The Syracuse I-81 Viaduct—an update and progress report
January 26th, 2015 Massachusetts looks towards carbon pricing to reduce GHG emissions
January 26th, 2015 Portland app developer aims to count more bicyclists
January 26th, 2015 Researchers explore links between speed and safety
January 26th, 2015 Adoption of autonomous vehicles: Addressing the details
January 26th, 2015 New study provides insight into the permanence of changing driving trends
January 11th, 2015 FHWA twice revised VMT forecasts downward in 2014
January 11th, 2015 GreenDOT implementation: Putting policy into practice
January 11th, 2015 California’s Cap and Trade Program starts, impacts on fuel prices hotly debated
January 11th, 2015 Cities take the lead on side guards for trucks
December 8th, 2014 Access for the unbanked—equity with electronic tolling and contactless transit payment
December 8th, 2014 Florida evaluating road design standards over safety concerns
December 8th, 2014 Commuter tax benefits: Who wins and loses?
December 8th, 2014 Brookings report provides insight into the impacts of congestion on the freight industry
December 8th, 2014 Accessibility moves out of the lab and into practice
December 8th, 2014 Vision Zero spreads across the U.S.
November 17th, 2014 Roads designed for speed undermine safety initiatives
November 17th, 2014 Walkable communities could improve cognitive ability among older adults
November 17th, 2014 Pasadena development review moves away from auto delay and toward auto miles traveled
November 17th, 2014 Better infrastructure boosts cycling rates
November 17th, 2014 North Carolina seeks to recoup costs of services to developers
November 17th, 2014 Leveraging parking supply to achieve TOD goals
November 3rd, 2014 State DOTs are beginning to embrace protected bike lanes
November 3rd, 2014 Living near a major roadway raises risk of cardiac death in women
November 3rd, 2014 New forecast projects reduced VMT in Washington
November 3rd, 2014 New study links community characteristics to bicycle ridership
October 20th, 2014 Using Life Cycle Cost Analysis to control costs and inform project selection and development
October 20th, 2014 Report ranks metropolitan areas by transit accessibility
October 20th, 2014 New research confirms the benefits of the Safe Routes to School program
October 20th, 2014 In preparing for autonomous vehicles, agencies can make needed changes
September 29th, 2014 Access for all: Knitting together ADA and Complete Streets
September 29th, 2014 Recent study supports the case for transit oriented development
September 29th, 2014 Oregon DOT preparing new tool to align investments with state transportation goals
September 29th, 2014 Decline in carpooling could signal availability of more transportation options
September 29th, 2014 New tools for estimating biking and walking demand
September 15th, 2014 Highway and LRT nodes have similar impacts on home values
September 15th, 2014 Considering bike share’s role in public transit
September 15th, 2014 Research and practice show that compact, connected street networks can result in improved health and safety outcomes
September 7th, 2014 NCHRP report shows high variation, but general decline, in VMT forecasts
August 11th, 2014 Location, location, location: Financing transit with real estate assets
August 11th, 2014 Hand-held cell phone bans miss the mark
August 11th, 2014 Tennessee uses software to predict crashes
August 11th, 2014 Lower income neighborhoods hit hardest by pedestrian deaths
August 11th, 2014 Can passenger and freight rail coexist?
July 21st, 2014 States discovering new partners, tools, and uses for bridge monitoring
July 21st, 2014 Oregon leads the way in addressing transportation funding challenges
July 21st, 2014 Which transportation sustainability rating system works for your state?
July 21st, 2014 Toward performance-based development of urban trail networks
July 21st, 2014 Helsinki integrates transportation services to reduce reliance on cars
July 7th, 2014 NYSDOT considers options for Syracuse freeway
July 7th, 2014 Nonmotorized transportation pilot program: Developing performance measures and future needs
July 7th, 2014 MassDOT charts course for a sustainable transportation system
July 7th, 2014 Using Health Impact Assessments to shape transportation policy
July 7th, 2014 WebGIFT marks a promising step toward greener logistics
June 23rd, 2014 With increasing fatalities and inadequate infrastructure, NDDOT looks for big picture solutions
June 23rd, 2014 Private transit services offer commutes with amenities
June 23rd, 2014 How car sharing and ride sharing can help transportation agencies
June 23rd, 2014 Urban Engines offers innovative congestion relief tools for transit
June 23rd, 2014 The fate of Detroit’s Chrysler Freeway—the public considers alternatives
June 9th, 2014 Building the market: Putting Zero-Emission Vehicles on the road
June 9th, 2014 Insurer files, withdraws warning suits on climate change and infrastructure
June 9th, 2014 How Paris is making the pedestrian a priority
June 9th, 2014 Bicycle data: Filling the gaps
June 9th, 2014 Guest post: Settlement in case alleging transportation project discriminates against urban minorities
June 9th, 2014 Regulation catching up with the ride-sharing industry
May 29th, 2014 Recent VMT trends changing DOT investments
May 19th, 2014 Tennessee DOT breaks ground on nation’s largest traffic incident training facility
May 19th, 2014 The next 100 years: New York State’s push to develop climate resilient transit
May 19th, 2014 States to get more information about oil train traffic
May 19th, 2014 Children killed in DUI crashes likely to be in car with drunk driver
May 5th, 2014 Guest post: CDOT meeting looks to the future
May 5th, 2014 Multiple mode switch – transportation’s digital revolution
May 5th, 2014 BYU researchers predict high crash sites to help UDOT target improvements
May 5th, 2014 What’s stopping automated speed enforcement?
May 5th, 2014 Illinois releases its first comprehensive statewide bicycle plan
May 5th, 2014 Michigan DOT takes an innovative approach to complete streets
April 21st, 2014 Some urban roads are prime for bike lane retrofits
April 21st, 2014 Massachusetts and California DOTs endorse NACTO streets guide
April 21st, 2014 Feds tell rail companies to fix rail delays for Upper Midwest farmers
April 21st, 2014 Portland considering new parking lot tax to spur development
April 21st, 2014 Texas DOT will study feasibility of removing I-345 in Dallas
April 21st, 2014 Transferring ownership: Some states look to reduce their roadway inventory
April 7th, 2014 Colorado uses innovative strategies to catch hit-and-run drivers
April 7th, 2014 Virginia DOT aims to assess its core assumptions and reprioritize
April 7th, 2014 Signs of spring—volunteers filling potholes on local and state roads
April 7th, 2014 New Bay Area TDM mandate expands benefits to commuters
April 7th, 2014 Should bike sharing be self-supporting?
April 7th, 2014 Alphabet soup? An update on transit finance
April 1st, 2014 SSTI researcher: ‘Parking requirements transform cities, cost millions in tax revenues’
March 24th, 2014 Phoenix aims for slower, more pedestrian-friendly downtown streets
March 24th, 2014 Fitch urges policymakers to plan for changing travel demands
March 24th, 2014 Weak transportation data stifles analysis
March 24th, 2014 Saving lives, money and time—with corn?
March 24th, 2014 Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive: An update on autonomous vehicles
March 10th, 2014 California travel surveys show big shift away from driving
March 10th, 2014 Not being evil: Google pays for bus passes for low-income kids
March 10th, 2014 Can the United States achieve zero road fatalities?
March 10th, 2014 Pacific Northwest cities consider air gondolas as public transport
March 10th, 2014 Safety concerns spur calls for improved oversight of rail shipments
March 10th, 2014 U.S. DOT highway travel demand estimates continue to overshoot reality
February 24th, 2014 FHWA report details impact of occupancy exemptions on managed lanes
February 24th, 2014 Booming intercity bus industry brings benefits and regulatory questions
February 24th, 2014 ‘Vital streets’ funding plan gains support in Grand Rapids
February 24th, 2014 California launches major transportation-reform effort
February 24th, 2014 Do Safe Routes to School programs decrease injuries in school-aged pedestrians?
February 24th, 2014 The commute trade-off: Impacts on productivity and health
February 24th, 2014 Per capita VMT drops for ninth straight year; DOTs taking notice
February 10th, 2014 Canada to purchase land for new Detroit bridge before U.S. funding set
February 10th, 2014 Regional accessibility metric offers powerful approach to transportation system planning
February 10th, 2014 Pacific Coast Sun Trail may lessen California EV range anxiety
February 10th, 2014 Get on the Bus! Balancing fixed-route and paratransit services
February 10th, 2014 In commuting world, traditional gender roles detrimental to women’s health
January 27th, 2014 Bixi bankruptcy a blow to bike sharing, but cities vow no disruption
January 27th, 2014 Transportation impacts of energy boom not limited to road maintenance
January 27th, 2014 Protecting federal taxpayer interest; training a local workforce—L.A. Crenshaw light rail line
January 27th, 2014 Preparing for climate change in Massachusetts
January 27th, 2014 Right-size parking calculator showcased at TRB annual meeting
January 13th, 2014 Notice any suspicious people while you were driving today?
January 13th, 2014 Four minutes less walking to DC Metro worth 30 percent more rent
January 13th, 2014 Connecticut DOT earns national recognition for roundabout conversion
January 13th, 2014 SSTI and SGA update “The Innovative DOT”
January 13th, 2014 Milwaukee’s transit-jobs mismatch
January 13th, 2014 Redefining mobility in the Motor City—the fate of I-375
January 6th, 2014 INVEST workshops to be offered at TRB 2014
December 16th, 2013 New travel demand projections are due from U.S. DOT. Will they be accurate this time?
December 16th, 2013 CDOT study tests methodology for systematic bicycle traffic measurement
December 16th, 2013 River states explore shifting more oversized and overweight shipments via water
December 16th, 2013 Ann Arbor could become testing ground for network of driverless cars
December 16th, 2013 What do video games and transportation planning have in common?
December 16th, 2013 State DOTs and MPOs develop adaptive strategies with help of climate change pilot program grants
December 16th, 2013 WSDOT accountability report replaces congestion with corridor capacity
December 2nd, 2013 MBTA uses ABC technique to replace bridge
December 2nd, 2013 States push for tolls to fund transportation; public opinion mixed
December 2nd, 2013 Rise in 2012 pedestrian-bicycle traffic deaths prompts call for safety metrics
December 2nd, 2013 NCDOT rethinks project selection
December 2nd, 2013 Lack of transparency in use-based insurance may undercut demand management benefits
December 2nd, 2013 Federal agencies unveil online housing and transportation pricing tool
December 2nd, 2013 Shifting the transit-funding paradigm: Transit finance grows up
November 11th, 2013 Increasing “reverse commuting” inspires innovative transit programs
November 11th, 2013 TOD and equity: Supporting core ridership “drives” success
November 11th, 2013 VA Supreme Court: Tunnel tolls are user fees, not taxes
November 11th, 2013 Tennessee DOT to cover 95 percent of costs for local multimodal access projects
November 11th, 2013 FRA safety standards could lead to sleeker trains on U.S. passenger railroads
November 11th, 2013 House T&I Committee issues freight report
October 27th, 2013 Cellphone data is helping to improve travel demand modeling
October 27th, 2013 The value of walkability
October 27th, 2013 With trend towards road tolling, demand forecasting critical
October 27th, 2013 Oregon DOT promotes Drive Less Challenge
October 27th, 2013 Private transit funding, public good?
October 27th, 2013 CalTrans offers grant to study freeway conversion in Long Beach
October 26th, 2013 Update: St. Louis area variable speed limits come down
October 14th, 2013 Motor vehicle pollution a major contributor to American deaths
October 14th, 2013 Signs alert drivers: Slow down; there’s congestion ahead
October 14th, 2013 New report from SSTI discusses freight transportation demand management strategies
October 14th, 2013 MassDOT implements policies to increase walk, bike, and transit travel
October 14th, 2013 Walkable neighborhoods surge ahead
October 14th, 2013 Mode choice? There’s an app for that
September 30th, 2013 Reducing air pollution by targeting the most egregious emitters
September 30th, 2013 New York City reducing number of garbage trucks on its streets
September 30th, 2013 Can BRT drive TOD? Yes, with the right government support
September 30th, 2013 Factors affecting the decline in VMT: A new SSTI report
September 30th, 2013 California first state to regulate ridesharing
September 16th, 2013 California moves to reform traffic mitigation process
September 16th, 2013 FTA pushes to link transit and affordable housing
September 16th, 2013 A new future for downtown Rochester: Removing the Inner Loop highway
September 16th, 2013 Researchers assess performance of state transportation systems using sustainability index
September 16th, 2013 Back to the future: crowded freeways and tight budgets lead some to call for a return to policies from 1984
September 16th, 2013 Can parking lot capacity limit transit station capacity?
September 16th, 2013 HOT lane study points to importance of reliability over average delay
August 30th, 2013 American parking requirements: Massive (mostly), arbitrary, and costly
August 30th, 2013 Ready. Transit. Go: Lining up development to meet current and future transportation demands
August 30th, 2013 Growing public interest in walkable communities, but public sector decision-makers still lag behind
August 30th, 2013 PennDOT begins posting bridge weight limits in light of failure of transportation funding
August 20th, 2013 FHWA to study safety and design of cycle tracks
August 20th, 2013 SSTI seeks input on bike-ped performance measures
August 5th, 2013 VMT in the news: A warning to investors, a policy lesson for Congress, a reality check on climate policy, and charts
August 5th, 2013 Unique storm surge bonds for MTA prove popular
August 5th, 2013 The winding road to self-driving cars
August 5th, 2013 Colorado fires will result in highway repairs and closures for years
August 5th, 2013 Demand for transit continues to grow; underfunded transit agencies work to meet the need
July 15th, 2013 High demand creates challenges for rail service in Washington state
July 15th, 2013 Two lawsuits seek to rein in transit data patent troll
July 15th, 2013 Legislative inaction prompts possible bridge weight limits, cancels signature megaproject
July 15th, 2013 Automakers designing for pedestrian safety
July 15th, 2013 Are you being served? Reserving your space on the roadway
July 15th, 2013 New Yorkers find new uses for bike share docking stations
July 1st, 2013 Ohio city may lose federal road funding over refusal to install bus stops
July 1st, 2013 Cell phone distraction: It’s not just for drivers anymore
July 1st, 2013 Rethinking the parking needs of people with disabilities
July 1st, 2013 Colorado’s U.S. 36 project breaks new ground
July 1st, 2013 Lower VMT of TOD the result of density more than rail
June 17th, 2013 At a crossroads: Complete streets and functional classification
June 17th, 2013 New transportation app to replace personal cars in Las Vegas
June 17th, 2013 Public health researchers: Bike guide leaves out facilities favored by many
June 17th, 2013 Got the flu? Maybe you need to ride public transit more
June 17th, 2013 State DOT funding increases for public transportation
June 3rd, 2013 Judge cites lack of transit in ruling on freeway project
June 3rd, 2013 Do transportation agencies value time more than travelers do?
June 3rd, 2013 Bike share both reduces use of other modes and induces new trip-making
June 3rd, 2013 A viaduct or a wall: I-81 in Syracuse
June 3rd, 2013 Population growth in San Francisco creates challenges for transit
May 20th, 2013 Report: Lower VMT trend is here to stay
May 20th, 2013 As the cost of extreme weather events continues to climb, resilience is key
May 20th, 2013 Virginia drops retail fuel tax; states struggle with transportation funding
May 20th, 2013 California’s Zero Emission Vehicle credit program boosts Tesla Motors’ profit
May 20th, 2013 Tulsa turns the corner on surface parking
May 6th, 2013 Study highlights importance of travel time as a metric
May 6th, 2013 Light rail debate could put an end to the Columbia River bridge project
May 6th, 2013 AAA: Annual cost of car ownership now over $9,100 per year
May 6th, 2013 Trucking’s shift towards LNG picking up steam
May 6th, 2013 Improved walking environments can benefit mental health
April 22nd, 2013 Freight rail traffic is growing, but urban conflicts hinder infrastructure expansion
April 22nd, 2013 New accessibility tools available from Walk Score
April 22nd, 2013 2013 on track to be the year of the bike share
April 22nd, 2013 Montana and North Dakota show need for transit service in rural areas
April 8th, 2013 Public supports system preservation, why not politicians?
April 8th, 2013 New report outlines steps needed to reduce petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions
April 8th, 2013 Contrarian research: Transit relieves congestion, but park-and-rides do not
April 8th, 2013 Brookings Institution report documents growth of Amtrak vs. air travel in key markets
April 8th, 2013 Free transit passes improve London’s youth and older riders’ mental health and sense of community
March 25th, 2013 Poverty in the suburbs exacerbated by auto-dependency
March 25th, 2013 SEPTA leads the way in fare collection technology
March 25th, 2013 NYPD language change signals increased emphasis on traffic safety
March 25th, 2013 Rural routes more dangerous than those in urban areas
March 11th, 2013 Economist urges less general revenue, more user fees to support air travel
March 11th, 2013 Tennessee DOT Commissioner halts I-69 project
March 11th, 2013 ASCE report card coming this month
March 11th, 2013 Bill would rein in patent trolling of transit systems
March 11th, 2013 Call for U.S. DOT to issue own standards causes a stir
March 11th, 2013 Red light cameras still popular with municipalities, but not drivers
March 11th, 2013 Senators call for action on freight rail rates and monopolies
March 11th, 2013 Devil’s Slide dangers soon to be bypassed by tunnels
February 25th, 2013 Per capita VMT ticks down for eighth straight year
February 25th, 2013 Planning for multi-generational communities
February 25th, 2013 The challenge of communicating bicycle comfort level on maps
February 25th, 2013 Disagreement over the environmental impacts of the Bayonne Bridge project
February 25th, 2013 Parking management – an unlikely economic development tool
February 25th, 2013 WSDOT weighs in on bill to make health a goal in transportation policy
February 11th, 2013 Does the travel-time index really reflect performance?
February 11th, 2013 Making room for the slugs
February 11th, 2013 Finding the middle – balancing public and private interests with P3s
February 11th, 2013 One-way or two-way streets more efficient? It depends on what you measure
February 11th, 2013 Connecting cars electronically may benefit BRT as well
February 11th, 2013 Washington business community ups support for operations, preservation
January 28th, 2013 An environmentalist’s call to curb the federal role in transportation
January 28th, 2013 Mexico City tackles congestion head-on
January 28th, 2013 Florida’s freight infrastructure investment named an innovation to watch
January 28th, 2013 App crash leaves Washington Metro riders in the lurch
January 28th, 2013 New York City’s subway train operators taking unilateral action to prevent fatalities at stations
January 14th, 2013 Virginia governor proposes scrapping gas tax, raising sales tax to fund transportation
January 11th, 2013 Silicon Valley shuttles change the face of public transit in San Francisco
January 11th, 2013 VMT fees, per-mile insurance make headway
January 11th, 2013 Pre-tax transit benefits return to parity with parking in 2013
January 11th, 2013 Fiscal Cliff legislation restores tax credit for short line rail infrastructure
December 11th, 2012 Business Insider, Nate Silver tackle VMT, and a request from SSTI
December 11th, 2012 Different results for New York and New Jersey transit highlight storm preparations
December 11th, 2012 Stockholm’s congestion charge still going strong
December 11th, 2012 Increasing bicycle mode share leads to growing need for bicycle-specific traffic signals
December 11th, 2012 Fuel saving technologies for truck fleets
November 13th, 2012 Cities feel left out of transportation discussion
November 13th, 2012 Michigan voters give green light to new bridge to Ontario
November 13th, 2012 Interactive map shows the cost of river lock failures
November 13th, 2012 Kansas City faces public backlash over traffic signal removal plans
October 30th, 2012 Light rail systems can raise nearby property values before completion even in low density areas
October 30th, 2012 Solving the critter crossing problem
October 30th, 2012 Bike boxes and lanes may increase “right hook” crashes in some circumstances
October 30th, 2012 Buses, rail, and airlines compete for short-distance intercity travel
October 15th, 2012 MassDOT seeks to triple transit, bike and walk share
October 15th, 2012 Fighting transit fear with transit facts
October 15th, 2012 Carmaggedon leads to significantly better air quality
October 15th, 2012 Kansas City’s streetcar silver bullet?
October 1st, 2012 Have we hit Peak Car? What VMT data tell us
October 1st, 2012 Two new studies shed light on the link between transportation and health
October 1st, 2012 Update: Group challenges alleged patent-trolling that targets transit systems
October 1st, 2012 Wisconsin is most recent state to consider mileage-based user fee
September 21st, 2012 SSTI and SGA release “The Innovative DOT”
September 21st, 2012 New NACTO guide pushes U.S. innovation in bike facility design
September 21st, 2012 Budget woes force student transportation cuts
August 28th, 2012 Local air quality benefits of street-level foliage much greater than previously thought
August 28th, 2012 Private firms eyeing passenger rail in Florida, Texas, Nevada, and California
August 28th, 2012 Can we talk? How to communicate on transportation issues
August 28th, 2012 Decentralized by design: When should we consider ditching exclusive radial bus routes?
August 28th, 2012 Smart Growth America helps Tennessee with familiar problem: Many projects and limited funds
August 6th, 2012 New generation of transit hubs redefining train stations’ place in communities
August 6th, 2012 Bike share programs’ support of transit constrained by FTA funding rules
August 6th, 2012 Highway congestion highest on Friday afternoon
August 6th, 2012 Productivity of trains as mobile offices a factor in mode selection
August 6th, 2012 “War on cars” (or bicycles) isn’t new
July 23rd, 2012 Reform STIP documents for greater transparency
July 23rd, 2012 Climate impacts on transportation a hot topic during a hot summer
July 23rd, 2012 ACEEE finds U.S. ranks last in energy efficiency in transportation
July 23rd, 2012 The bus stigma: Why it exists, and should we care?
July 9th, 2012 SSTI releases economic analysis guide and tool for transportation agencies
July 9th, 2012 Faulty suburban parking assumptions not holding up at new East Harlem mall
July 9th, 2012 SEPTA’s new program generates electricity and excitement
July 9th, 2012 “Dig once” advances via executive order
July 9th, 2012 Train on wheels – the growing popularity of BRT in Los Angeles
June 25th, 2012 Instant rewards, penalties, and feedback are shown to change driver behavior
June 25th, 2012 Will drivers pay the price to use fastest road in the Americas?
June 25th, 2012 Strategies for using value capture to fund transit
June 25th, 2012 Reaction to iPhone announcement points to popularity of transit apps
June 11th, 2012 New Chicago plan aims for zero traffic deaths in ten years
June 11th, 2012 Investing in transit improves quality of life in rural areas
June 11th, 2012 Report shows that higher congestion is associated with better economies
June 11th, 2012 With continued testing success, governments are embracing connected and self-driving vehicles
June 11th, 2012 First quarter of 2012 shows more people are switching to transit
May 25th, 2012 AZ DOT report finds compact development reduces VMT without increasing localized congestion
May 25th, 2012 Walk/Transit/Bike Score now an important number for real estate
May 25th, 2012 Crafting messages for funding system preservation
May 25th, 2012 Non-motorized pilot program reports show small investment can mean big changes
May 25th, 2012 Roads buckling under the weight of the shale gas industry
May 14th, 2012 Car use down, bicycle and bus use up dramatically since 2001 in London congestion-pricing area
May 14th, 2012 Transportation needs are changing, but gas price isn’t the major factor, think tank says
May 14th, 2012 Increasing transit ridership: Should we make public transportation “fun” or “useful”?
May 14th, 2012 Airports eyed as sites for alternative energy production
May 14th, 2012 Road traffic injuries leading cause of fatalities among 10-24 year-olds
May 1st, 2012 SSTI’s scenario analysis tool unveiled; will allow DOTs to better engage with land use authorities
May 1st, 2012 Accelerated Bridge Construction offers less hassle for drivers and faster implementation for DOTs
May 1st, 2012 Poor suffer more crash injuries; greater exposure to traffic, roadway geometry partly to blame
May 1st, 2012 Annual survey finds that even in car-centric Houston, people want better access to transit
May 1st, 2012 The Onion features special transportation issue
April 16th, 2012 Exurban development continues to decline, while cities return to pre-recession growth
April 16th, 2012 How do we get “everyday Americans” to support transportation funding?
April 16th, 2012 Michigan Odyssey reveals transit realities
April 16th, 2012 Southern California Association of Governments adopts strong sustainability plan
April 16th, 2012 BRT workshop highlights best practices and marketing
April 16th, 2012 New report proposes ways to increase municipal infrastructure investment
April 2nd, 2012 “Patent troll” targets transit agencies over vehicle tracking apps
April 2nd, 2012 Bike sharing: An on-demand mobility solution
April 2nd, 2012 U.S. Treasury report outlines need for road maintenance, transit investment, and alternatives to driving
April 2nd, 2012 New crosswalk technology improves pedestrian safety
April 2nd, 2012 Super commuters 2.0 — flying to work
April 2nd, 2012 Young people turning away from cars
March 16th, 2012 Transit ridership continues upward trend in 2011
March 16th, 2012 A transportation engineer rethinks congestion pricing
March 16th, 2012 Michigan DOT takes control of public-private bridge project
March 16th, 2012 Infrastructure banks offer funding opportunities for transportation projects
March 16th, 2012 More Americans commuting long distances to work
March 16th, 2012 Why “forgiving roadways” are not the solution in urban areas
March 5th, 2012 Google technology transforming transit use
March 5th, 2012 CNT unveils updated Housing + Transportation Affordability Index
March 5th, 2012 Off-street parking access linked to higher VMT
March 5th, 2012 Impacts of light rail on property values vary by distance and income level
March 5th, 2012 Rhode Island DOT uses ITS to make commuting easier for drivers
March 5th, 2012 Safety advocates still waiting for FHWA report on digital billboards
February 20th, 2012 Motor vehicle travel demand continues long-term downward trend in 2011
February 20th, 2012 Public transportation’s hidden gender bias
February 20th, 2012 Oregon leads the way on use of solar installations for transportation facilities
February 17th, 2012 Michigan-Chicago route gains 110 mph passenger rail, and other Midwest states seem eager to follow
February 17th, 2012 Congress is still wrestling with Positive Train Control requirements
February 6th, 2012 FTA proposes shifting the focus of transit investment evaluations from commute time reduction to ridership and other metrics
February 6th, 2012 New performance dashboards released in Massachusetts and Michigan
February 6th, 2012 California’s New Emission Standards receive mixed reviews
February 6th, 2012 Report documents the continued rise of walking and biking
February 6th, 2012 Interactive Chart Tracks Obama’s Transportation Policy Changes in 2011
January 22nd, 2012 Gas consumption down to 2000 levels
January 22nd, 2012 A small city tries to fund sidewalk improvements
January 22nd, 2012 Golden, CO, stands firm against Denver’s Beltway expansion
January 22nd, 2012 The high speed rail quandry
January 22nd, 2012 Congress debates raising the 80,000 pound truck weight limit
January 22nd, 2012 London tries to reduce airborne particulate matter by “gluing” it to the streets
January 8th, 2012 San Francisco drivers still park on congested blocks despite variable pricing
January 8th, 2012 Take me out to the ballpark, but make me walk the last mile
January 8th, 2012 Bike sharing takes off in America
January 8th, 2012 Value capture fuels transit expansion in Charlotte area
January 8th, 2012 Barge industry jumping on PR band wagon as river infrastructure begins to age
January 8th, 2012 Montana tries a biodegradable corrosion inhibitor to save money, reduce maintenance, and be more environmentally friendly
January 8th, 2012 Transit funding shrinks despite increasing ridership
December 5th, 2011 Did previous TIGER grants allocate too much to bike-ped projects?
December 5th, 2011 New map shows each 2001-2009 traffic fatality with a dot
December 5th, 2011 Environmentalists challenge plans for expanded Miami port
December 5th, 2011 New TRB guidebook for sustainability measures released
December 5th, 2011 Colorado DOT and Governor’s Energy Office launch efforts to reduce energy use in transportation
November 18th, 2011 Capping urban highways can reconnect neighborhoods.
November 18th, 2011 Study: Grandma and Grandpa driving more safely
November 18th, 2011 High tech hitchhiking as an alternative to transit
November 18th, 2011 Pedestrians losing last refuge in the public right of way to bicycles
November 18th, 2011 Underfunded Wyoming DOT says it will stop highway expansion to concentrate on maintenance.
November 18th, 2011 CT paper cites PlanMaryland as good example
November 18th, 2011 Biking for short trips equals significant health benefits
October 24th, 2011 GAO: When it comes to highways, all states now receive more funds than they contribute
October 24th, 2011 Rahm Emanuel orders Chicago employees to use public transit
October 24th, 2011 Britain to raise motorway speed limit to 80mph
October 24th, 2011 “30/10″ Plan: The right track for transportation
October 24th, 2011 Long distances and a lack of sidewalks don’t explain the small number of kids walking to school
October 24th, 2011 Neither roads nor public transit will help?
October 24th, 2011 Golden ring or vicious circle?
October 10th, 2011 Can congestion create kilowatts? Good vibrations from California
October 10th, 2011 IBM Global Commuter Pain Survey: Congestion down, complaints up
October 10th, 2011 FHWA planning and environment linkages training webinar
October 10th, 2011 Reinventing the urban interstate
October 10th, 2011 Funding infrastructure repairs: Pennsylvania considers its options
October 10th, 2011 As gas tax yields less revenue, renewed focus is placed on a mileage tax
October 10th, 2011 Alaska “bridge to nowhere,” still on the table
September 26th, 2011 Where we are today: Five-year trend from 2005 to 2010 shows less commuting by car
September 26th, 2011 And where we might be tomorrow: Bill Ford says “The mobility model we have today, will not work tomorrow.”
September 26th, 2011 Saving money on health care: Chicago to institute new wellness plan for city employees
September 26th, 2011 Virginia DOT begins public-private partnership to maintain state rest areas
September 26th, 2011 Reducing congestion – Some examples from FHWA of operational strategies
September 12th, 2011 Holland’s new ‘truck train’
September 12th, 2011 Court strikes down FMCSA’s E-log regulation
September 12th, 2011 Society pays more for trucking
September 12th, 2011 Performance measures for freight transportation
September 12th, 2011 From FHWA, a template
September 12th, 2011 From US EPA, other freight resources
September 12th, 2011 Testing now: Vehicles that communicate with each other to avoid crashes
August 22nd, 2011 No unanimity on Illinois Tollway proposal to increase tolls
August 22nd, 2011 And in Washington State: Anti-toll initiative heads to the ballot box
August 22nd, 2011 Indiana toll road trouble
August 22nd, 2011 San Diego to buy bankrupt toll road (Is it a good deal?)
August 22nd, 2011 Road pricing: public perceptions and program development
August 22nd, 2011 How do you get there from here?
August 22nd, 2011 Higher gear: To fund transportation, congress should tax travel, bot fuel
August 22nd, 2011 And in the same year that Eisenhower introduced the National Highway System
August 22nd, 2011 Pennsylvania Transportation Funding Advisory Commission
August 8th, 2011 Failure to act will cost money, a lot of money
August 8th, 2011 The next roundabout?
August 8th, 2011 Smart transportation (and guidebook) a winner for both Pennsylvania and New Jersey
August 8th, 2011 CAFE standard sound off
August 8th, 2011 Transportation and health: Policy interventions for safer, healthier people and communities
August 8th, 2011 Traffic volume trends: VMT down in 2011
July 25th, 2011 Is declining car use a long-term trend or just a short-term reaction to the recession?
July 25th, 2011 Pricing, our only feasible path to reduced congestion?
July 25th, 2011 San Francisco parking meters to adjust costs based on demand
July 25th, 2011 Achieving a state of good repair
July 25th, 2011 Maine approves law to reduce oil use
July 25th, 2011 Red light cameras dropped in L.A.
July 25th, 2011 Carpooling apps cut commuting costs
July 14th, 2011 Bookends on the highway era: A view at the start and a look back from today
July 14th, 2011 Long commutes are worse than you thought
July 14th, 2011 Big fixes for our big transportation problems
July 14th, 2011 Policy options for reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. transportation: No silver bullet
July 14th, 2011 Complete streets in New York State
July 14th, 2011 Charged for what you use? Tennessee Commissioner of Transportation Schroer proposing pay-per-mile idea.
July 14th, 2011 GM CEO: “We ought to just slap a dollar tax on a gallon of gas.”
June 20th, 2011 A less mobile future for America’s baby boomers
June 20th, 2011 Variety of approaches to transportation governance and finance in the laboratories of democracy
June 20th, 2011 Tolling the interstates
June 20th, 2011 A bus by any other name
June 20th, 2011 Maximizing investments in work zone safety in Oregon
June 20th, 2011 Oregon Senate passes bill to ease the way for car-sharing programs
June 6th, 2011 Have TOD promoters been putting the cart before the horse?
June 6th, 2011 Big vision, big roads, what now?
June 6th, 2011 States’ work to make biking safer.
June 6th, 2011 VMT tax makes it to USA Today.
June 6th, 2011 Six ideas for fixing the nations infrastructure problems.
June 6th, 2011 More roads, more traffic, really dreary news.
June 6th, 2011 Car of the future.
May 23rd, 2011 More counting
May 23rd, 2011 California dreaming of better prognostications
May 23rd, 2011 NYC counts travel with greater detail.
May 23rd, 2011 Google lobbies Nevada to allow self-driving cars.
May 23rd, 2011 PAYD
May 23rd, 2011 TRB Webinar: A Community Visioning Approach to Support the Collaborative Decision-Making Framework for Transportation Investments
May 2nd, 2011 The allure and price of “greenfield economics”
May 2nd, 2011 Survey: Americans support infrastructure investment
May 2nd, 2011 TRB webinar on climate change adaptation features California and Michigan DOTs
May 2nd, 2011 Glass roads?
May 2nd, 2011 What can bikes do during an emergency?
May 2nd, 2011 S.F. parking meters to alert drivers when spots are open
May 2nd, 2011 History of the parking meter
May 2nd, 2011 Avoiding traffic jams
May 2nd, 2011 Ready for $4 per gallon gas?
May 2nd, 2011 Do we need more highways?
April 12th, 2011 WSDOT quantifies the GHG reduction impact of sidewalk coverage.
April 12th, 2011 New direction for the Highway Capacity Manual: Include active traffic management and a multimodal approach
April 12th, 2011 Finding a parking space, and more.
April 12th, 2011 Walk or drive and see how much it costs for gas.
April 12th, 2011 Road pricing: Guidelines for analysis and for communication with the public.
April 12th, 2011 From the Community of Practice: Washington State applies for Florida’s high-speed-rail funding.
March 23rd, 2011 VMT per capita declines in 2000s
March 23rd, 2011 The FREIGHT Act is back
March 23rd, 2011 GAO: Trucking the least efficient mode of freight shipping
March 23rd, 2011 Casual car sharing meets the app age
March 23rd, 2011 City of Chicago to save $400,000 by using Zipcars
March 23rd, 2011 Where are they going?
February 18th, 2011 A silver lining for austerity?
February 18th, 2011 Tools for accelerating project delivery
February 18th, 2011 Parking spaces add 10% to per-mile carbon emissions
February 18th, 2011 Green fees? Oregon, Washington mull electric vehicle fees
February 18th, 2011 Looking for a few good engineers
February 18th, 2011 What will this tell us about boomer drivers?
February 18th, 2011 California’s Green Trade Corridor project underway
February 11th, 2011 Shining a light: New York City’s new zoning handbook
February 11th, 2011 Dimming the lights without diminishing safety
February 11th, 2011 Public-private partnerships for transportation: A toolkit for legislators
February 11th, 2011 Older driver program five-year strategic plan
February 11th, 2011 TRB webinar: Target-Setting Methods and Data Management to Support Performance-Based Resource Allocation by Transportation Agencies
February 11th, 2011 CO2 emissions from transportation continue to rise
February 11th, 2011 What does it mean to be No. 1?
February 11th, 2011 What would be a good Super Bowl ad for the government?
February 11th, 2011 Engineers form organization to develop tool for measuring infrastructure sustainability
February 11th, 2011 Streetcars dominate new batch of transit projects
January 28th, 2011 Pay by the Snowflake?
January 28th, 2011 New Report on Climate Change and Transportation
January 28th, 2011 511 Rules: Real-Time System Management Information Program Fact Sheet
January 28th, 2011 AASHTO Webinar on Prospects for Federal Legislation
January 28th, 2011 Gaming the System
January 28th, 2011 Falling VMT and Insurance Rates with PAYD?
January 28th, 2011 Falling Gas Demand
January 28th, 2011 More Ways to Pay Higher London Congestion Charging Fee
January 28th, 2011 Equitable VMT reduction is possible, WSDOT report finds
December 21st, 2010 From the Community of Practice: Impacts of VMT Reduction Strategies on Selected Areas and Groups
December 21st, 2010 Governor Abercrombie Approves Final Honolulu Rail Transit EIS
December 21st, 2010 Getting Back on Track: Aligning State Transportation Policy with Climate Change Goals
December 21st, 2010 The Invisible System
December 21st, 2010 Getting from Point A to Point B
December 21st, 2010 “Our apps are whiz kid certified.”
December 21st, 2010 GAO Reports on Transitioning to Performance-Based Planning.
December 6th, 2010 From the Community of Practice
December 6th, 2010 The Cost of Ending Rail Projects
December 6th, 2010 Warning system shows potential for alleviating crashes at dangerous rural intersections
December 6th, 2010 LEED certification for parking garage?
December 6th, 2010 Dear Cities: IBM Wants to Hang Out
December 6th, 2010 Examples of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS)
December 6th, 2010 TOMORROW – ITS America on the New World of Performance Measures
December 6th, 2010 Kansas Increases Funding for Railroad Loan/Grant Program
November 22nd, 2010 Streamlining that we would like to see in person
November 22nd, 2010 From the Community of Practice
November 22nd, 2010 Sustainable Highways Self-Evaluation Tool
November 22nd, 2010 How Britain plans to cut spending while investing in infrastructure
November 22nd, 2010 Voters approve smart transportation referenda
November 22nd, 2010 Every Day Counts
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