FAA Extension Emphasizes Drone Safety to Protect Airports and Emergency Responders

July 27, 2016 | Greg Rogers

The recently enacted FAA extension law contains a variety of safety-related provisions, particularly those relating to unmanned aircraft systems (drones).

Transportation Highlights of Past Party Platforms

July 27, 2016 | Jeff Davis

Here are some transportation-related excerpts from some of the party platforms since 1860.

To Sign, or Not to Sign? (The 1958 Highway Bill)

July 22, 2016 | Jeff Davis

A Presidential decision to sign into law a bill that everyone loves is not remarkable. The more interesting stories are...

The Lists: The Top 10 Private Sector Disruptors in Transportation

July 21, 2016 | Patrice Davenport

This month we have partnered with Shared Mobility Strategies, LLC to select the Top 10 Private Sector Disrupters in Transportation....

FHWA/FTA Proposed Rule Would Reshuffle MPOs Nationwide

July 21, 2016 | Alexander Bond

On June 27th, the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration jointly released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Metropolitan...

Side-by-Side Comparison of 2016 Republican Platform and Heritage Foundation "Blueprint for Reform"

July 21, 2016 | Ann Henebery

2016 Republican Platform Heritage Foundation "Blueprint for Reform" "We propose to remove from the Highway Trust Fund programs that should...

Party Platforms and Possible Governing Agendas

July 21, 2016 | Jeff Davis

The 2016 Republican National Convention has adopted its platform, and a draft Democratic platform may have some of its gaps...

A Tale of Two Airports

July 19, 2016 | Rui Neiva

During this Presidential campaign, much has been made of the differences between Republicans and Democrats. And for those folks flying...

Senate Budget Chairman Proposes Process Reforms

July 14, 2016 | Jeff Davis

July 14, 2016 - The chairman of the Senate Budget Committee has proposed reforms in the budget process, including a...

Public Transit Keeps Orlando Moving Despite Tragedy

July 14, 2016 | Ann Henebery

Lynx is the regional public bus agency in Orlando, Florida. It provides fixed route bus service over a 3-county region...

What's the secret ingredient to increasing transit ridership? Fast, frequent transit

July 14, 2016 | Steven Higashide

Fast, frequent transit that people can walk to is the key to increasing urban transit ridership. That’s the main conclusion...

DOT Tentatively Awards Air Rights for Flights To/From Havana

July 14, 2016 | Rui Neiva

July 14, 2016 - The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively awarded air rights for travel to and from Havana,...