For decades, transportation policies focused on the efficient movement of vehicles and goods without always considering the underlying economic, environmental, and social impacts. Just as important is the accessibility the system provides for people; whether it’s getting to a job, or school, shopping, entertainment, or recreation. At the same time, transportation remains the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions and while automobiles have become more efficient over time, these improvements are offset by an overall increase in driving, trucking, and air travel. Proposals for reducing emissions include electrification, increased investment in active and shared transportation, and improved land use.

Infrastructure Act Focus Shifts to Rolling Out the Funds

Infrastructure measure includes fund to ensure nation’s transit stations are accessible

Northstar rail runs into trouble in Anoka County

Senate Passes Bill Freeing Up $123 Billion in COVID Aid for Infrastructure

White House Issues First Round of NEPA Regulation Re-Rewrites

The Case for Better Rail Transit Routing to Maximize Public Benefits

The High Cost of Over-Customized Transit Stations

The Case Against Mega Contracts in Mega Transit Projects

T&I Hearing Assesses COVID Funding for Transit

T&I Aviation Hearing Explores Air Rage Incidents

Eno Expands International Transit Construction Cost Analysis with New Projects and Case Studies
Speeding Up Electric Vehicle Adoption in the US

March 28, 2019 The transportation sector is the fastest growing contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S., accounting for 28.7% of total carbon dioxide emissions in 2017. According to a 2019 report from the Environmental Protection Agency, GHG emissions from transportation…
