Never Forget. Always Learn.
A former Port Authority senior official reflects on the enduring lessons of September 11, including resilience, vigilance, preparedness, collaboration, and shared purpose.
Transportation Security: What Lessons Have We Learned Since 9/11
A long-time expert on terrorism and transportation security examines how threats to public transportation have evolved since September 11 and how agencies can prevent attacks and limit their impacts.
The Intensity and Gravity of It All
The former senior counsel to the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee recalls the chaos around Congress and the unusually rapid, bipartisan work that reshaped federal aviation security.
On the Ground at a State DOT
Former Maryland transportation secretary and Maryland’s acting aviation administrator recount the state’s September 11 response and explain why preparation and trusted relationships matter during an unprecedented crisis.
Responding with Professionalism, Discipline and Intention
The former FAA administrator recalls the unprecedented decision to land thousands of aircraft on September 11 and how decisive leadership, rapid coordination, and quick decision-making helped protect the nation.
About This Edition
Eno’s principal researcher introduces the 25th anniversary special edition, drawing together contributors’ accounts of the transportation impacts, the changes that followed, and lessons that remain relevant today.
California Notches a Win in Ongoing Clean Air Act Litigation
The EPA’s latest effort to use the Congressional Review Act to repeal California emissions regulations suffered a setback when a US District Court ordered EPA to withdraw or correct their reclassifications of four California waivers.
A Closer Look at Using Transportation Right of Way as “Great Corridors of Commerce”
The Trump Administration’s new plan to coordinate electric grid and other utility right-of-way through existing highway and rail right-of-way has potential and has echoes of a Biden-era proposal.
Chicago’s New Transit Agency Begins a Long Transition
On September 1, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) officially replaced the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) as the Chicago region’s transit oversight and coordinating agency, following up earlier policy recommendations from an Eno Center report.
FHWA Releases Final $7.5B of FY26 Highway Formula Funding to States
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