Bicycle, Dockless, Environment, Equity, Pedestrian safety, TNCs, Traffic Safety

Guest Op-Ed: New Mobility Advice for Cities

December 5, 2018

Dec 5, 2018 | Andrew Glass Hastings

December 5, 2018 - The rapid introduction of micromobility, such as dockless scooters and bikes, in US cities is showing...

Federal Governance, Maritime, Ports

Senate Hearing Outlines Infrastructure Needs in U.S. Arctic

December 6, 2018

Dec 6, 2018 | Alexander Laska

December 6, 2018 - As arctic waters become more easily traversable for shippers and tourists alike, the U.S. does not...

Accessibility, ADA, Automated Vehicles, Buses, Commuter Rail, Dockless, Pedestrian, Public transit, Railroads, TNCs, Transit Technology

Op-Ed: Remembering George H.W. Bush and the ADA

December 7, 2018

Dec 7, 2018 | Alice Grossman

December 5, 2018 - As the nation paused for the funeral of President George Herbert Walker Bush, his lasting mark...

Appropriations, Federal Funding, Federal Governance

CR Extension to Dec. 21 Cleared for Trump Signature: Year-End Resolution Still Unclear

December 7, 2018

Dec 7, 2018 | Jeff Davis

December 7, 2018 - In a work week truncated by the funeral ceremonies for former President George H.W. Bush, both...

Federal Budget, Federal Funding, Federal Governance

FY18 BUILD Grant Announcements Trickling Out; Full List Dec. 11

December 7, 2018

Dec 7, 2018 | Jeff Davis

December 7, 2018 - Members of Congress began announcing the locations of almost $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2018 BUILD...

Electric Vehicles, Environment, Equity, Freight, Governance, Public health, Resilience, Transit Technology, Transit Workforce, Unmanned Aerial Systems

TRB Summarizes "Critical Issues in Transportation" for 2018

December 7, 2018

Dec 7, 2018 | Jeff Davis

December 7, 2018 - The Transportation Research Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has issued a...

Bicycle, Pedestrian, Pedestrian safety, Regional governance, State Governance

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Treatments Lack Data for Implementation Decision-Making

December 7, 2018

Dec 7, 2018 | Alice Grossman

December 5, 2018 - While transportation planners often indicate the importance of safety, they must find the tools to measure...

Federal Governance, Railroads

Trump Nominates Remaining Two-Thirds of Railroad Retirement Board

December 6, 2018

Dec 6, 2018 | Jeff Davis

December 6, 2018 - President Trump on December 4 announced his intent to nominate two persons to fill slots on...

Environment

Capitol Hill Events - Week of December 10, 2018

December 6, 2018

Dec 6, 2018 | Jeff Davis

Tuesday, December 11 – House Energy and Commerce – Subcommittee on Environment – subcommittee hearing on the 21st Century Transportation...