While GPS mapping was groundbreaking, auto manufacturers and tech companies are now rushing to create sophisticated, ultra-precise maps of cities and every possible inch of road throughout the United States. The primary objective is to build functional and thorough digital representations of urban environments that autonomous vehicles, drones, and other automated technologies can use to safely navigate to any destination.
Are autonomous vehicles the “next big thing” to transform our transportation system? If so, how soon, and what are the consequences for both safety and environmental values? Federal oversight agencies are focusing on safety first, but they can do more than one thing at a time.
What are the key decisions Congress would have to make when creating a national infrastructure bank?
Guest op-ed critiquing USDOT’s recent proposed rulemaking to force the consolidation of metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) in many areas.
August 10, 2016 – Of the nine rural TIGER grants awarded at the end of last year, a streetscape project in the City of Live Oak, California stood out as a prime example of how a municipality can leverage their county, state, and federal representatives to successfully navigate the application process – to the tune of $10 million.
This week, we present a matched set of op-eds on DOT’s proposed MPO consolidation rule – one opposed to forced MPO consolidation and one in favor.
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Guest op-ed expressing the need for the consolidation of metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) in many areas.
Big Data can seem complicated because it means many things to many people. But it is not new. At its core, Big Data is still the collection, analysis, and communication of information. What has changed over time is the size, speed, and variety of data which is collected and communicated. However, the challenge lies in using innovative methods to analyze the data and gather meaningful insights which can be used to inform decisions makers.
Implementing a national transportation infrastructure bank (I-Bank) is no small feat. This article looks at the history of the infrastructure bank idea and part two will examine the specifics of past efforts and potential problems and tradeoffs facing future attempts to create an I-Bank.