While much of the transportation-related news has been focused on COVID-19 recovery, automated vehicle technologies are quietly progressing behind the scenes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recently posted a new Voluntary Safety Self Assessment for BMW's Level 3 automated vehicle system. Join a discussion with experts from BMW to hear about their Level […]
Cities and metropolitan areas around the world face immense challenges today. In a new posthumous book, renowned urban planner Hank Dittmar makes the case for individual initiatives and interventions rather than grand plans, which he contends are often the problem. The lessons in the book come directly from Hank's experiences throughout the course of his […]
The impact of COVID-19 on consumer-facing industries, like aviation or retail, has received great coverage in the press and in the public consciousness. Less-publicized — but still significant — are the impacts the virus and the subsequent economic shutdowns have had on business-to-business industries like freight rail. The freight rail industry continues to operate throughout […]
The supply-chain shocks and many challenges facing public transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic have emphasized the essential value of our nation’s mobility systems and the professionals who design, develop, operate, and maintain them. It is therefore incumbent upon policymakers to empower this essential workforce. Future transportation professionals will need to adopt new standards for resilience […]
In this webinar, join an interactive discussion about the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned as transit agencies continue to provide paratransit service in the “new normal” environment. This session will reflect on lessons learned about the administration and delivery of paratransit services. Presenters will share information about: Modifications and adjustments that agencies implemented to respond […]
The challenges facing public transit during the global pandemic are well-known, with low ridership, safety concerns for workers, and looming fiscal concerns. In response, agency heads are being forced to change how they operate. But change is hard and transit boards are sometimes reluctant to try new approaches, leverage new technologies, and engage in new […]
Transportation access is one of the fundamental objectives of the public sector as a means to provide access to jobs, services, recreation, and all other elements of the movement of people and goods. It is also one of the most important ways government can enable residents to live healthy, productive lives. Join Renee Autumn Ray, […]
Congestion pricing is an idea that has broad support from transportation practitioners. However, many elected officials and members of the general public are skeptical that these charges, which would apply to drivers on the busiest roads during the busiest times of day, are regressive fees. Well-designed congestion pricing policies can not only minimize impacts, but […]
Recent events have further highlighted the systemic inequities built into American society, and our transportation infrastructure is no exception. People of color consistently experience worse mobility outcomes than white people, with longer and more difficult trips to access employment and other critical needs. These barriers have a major impact on economic stability and wealth accrual. […]
Supply chain and logistics professionals are constantly adapting to technological and socioeconomic shifts in the mobility landscape. While nothing has tested supply chains like the current pandemic, the American public and the policymakers who serve them have never been more aware of the role that goods movement professionals play in delivering essential goods to families […]
In this webinar, join a discussion about ongoing research and efforts to address evacuations from disasters and emergencies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will provide summaries of critical transportation, sheltering, logistic, and communication challenges, as well as possible strategies for evacuating large populations from danger. In addition, the session will include several case studies […]
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) can potentially offer a wide range of capabilities and connect people with goods and services. They can replace the human element for dangerous inspections, monitor environmental changes in remote locations, and potentially reduce the carbon footprint of portions of the transportation network. But until UAS are safely integrated in to the […]