• Subscribe
  • Login
The Eno Center for Transportation
  • About
    • Our Staff
    • Our Boards
    • Careers
    • Transparency
  • Issues & Modes
    • Aviation
    • Freight
    • Highways & Streets
    • Pedestrian & Bicycle
    • Railroads
    • Transit
    • Funding & Finance
    • Governance
    • People & the Environment
    • Safety & Security
    • Technology
    • Workforce
  • Research & Resources
    • Eno Research Library
    • Project Delivery Hub
    • Eno Transportation Radio
    • Historical Documents Archive
    • Transportation Quarterly Archive
    • Media Mentions
  • Professional Development
    • Leadership Programs
      • Transportation Mid-Manager
      • Transportation Mid-Manager 2
      • Transportation Senior Executive
    • Leaders Development Conference
    • Eno/MAX Program
    • AirMAX
    • Virtual Learning
    • Alumni Network Hub
    • Job Board
  • Eno Transportation Weekly
  • Events
    • Webinars
  • Support Eno
    • Subscribe to ETW
    • Donate
    • Leave a Legacy
  • Contact
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu
You are here: Home1 / Issues & Modes2 / People & the Environment

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.

New Fuel Economy Rules for Trucks Will Affect HTF Finances

August 18, 2016
Aug 18, 2016 | Jeff Davis
August 17, 2016 - New fuel economy standards for heavy trucks proposed this week will have a significant long-term effect...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/truck-1181063_640.jpg 426 640 Jeff Davis https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Jeff Davis2016-08-18 13:58:332023-04-17 11:29:00New Fuel Economy Rules for Trucks Will Affect HTF Finances

Guest Op-Ed: Greenhouse Emissions Must Be Measured for Highway System Performance

August 17, 2016
Aug 17, 2016 | Barbara Boxer
DOT has broad authority under transportation law in the U.S. Code to establish a performance-based approach to reduce transportation-related air...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CounterPoint.jpg 500 750 Barbara Boxer https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Barbara Boxer2016-08-17 21:51:552023-04-17 11:28:52Guest Op-Ed: Greenhouse Emissions Must Be Measured for Highway System Performance

Mapping the Digital City

August 17, 2016
Aug 17, 2016 | Greg Rogers
While GPS mapping was groundbreaking, auto manufacturers and tech companies are now rushing to create sophisticated, ultra-precise maps of cities...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/junction-983948_1920-e1471374409727.jpg 562 750 Greg Rogers https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Greg Rogers2016-08-17 21:36:492023-06-28 06:44:23Mapping the Digital City

EPW Republican Letter to FHWA on GHG Measurement in Performance Rule

August 17, 2016
Aug 17, 2016 | ENO CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION
Letter signed by Senate Environment and Public Works chairman James Inhofe (R-OK) and five other Republican Senators filing public comments...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EPW-R-Letter-on-GHG-Performance-Measure-pdf.jpg 1408 1088 ENO CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png ENO CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION2016-08-17 20:53:512023-04-28 14:11:11EPW Republican Letter to FHWA on GHG Measurement in Performance Rule

Autonomous Vehicles: Can They Improve Safety and Accelerate Environmental Progress?

August 10, 2016
Aug 10, 2016 | Howard Learner
Are autonomous vehicles the “next big thing” to transform our transportation system? If so, how soon, and what are the...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/highway-919073_960_720-e1470859049751.jpg 500 750 Howard Learner https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Howard Learner2016-08-10 23:14:232023-04-17 11:26:46Autonomous Vehicles: Can They Improve Safety and Accelerate Environmental Progress?

California Town Builds Wide Coalition to Win Rural TIGER Grant

August 10, 2016
Aug 10, 2016 | Greg Rogers
August 10, 2016 - Of the nine rural TIGER grants awarded at the end of last year, a streetscape project...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crosswalk-407023_960_720-e1470859374468.jpg 480 750 Greg Rogers https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Greg Rogers2016-08-10 20:05:002023-04-17 11:25:06California Town Builds Wide Coalition to Win Rural TIGER Grant

Preparing Our Towns & Cities for a Fleet of Self-Driving Vehicles

July 27, 2016
Jul 27, 2016 | Kara Kockelman
A substantial shift in transportation options is emerging, with various technologies advancing to market for connected and highly automated vehicles...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iStock_000074583521_Full-e1458235532969.jpg 500 750 Kara Kockelman https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Kara Kockelman2016-07-27 23:53:362023-04-17 11:44:13Preparing Our Towns & Cities for a Fleet of Self-Driving Vehicles

FY16 TIGER and “Low-No” Bus Grants Are Being Announced

July 27, 2016
Jul 27, 2016 | Jeff Davis
July 27, 2016 - The U.S. Department of Transportation is expected to announce the full list of recipients of almost...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TIGER-logo.jpg 145 262 Jeff Davis https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Jeff Davis2016-07-27 20:41:032023-04-17 11:44:13FY16 TIGER and “Low-No” Bus Grants Are Being Announced

Democrats Amend 2016 Platform

July 27, 2016
Jul 27, 2016 | Jeff Davis
July 27, 2016 - Last week's ETW looked at the transportation policies outlined in the 2016 Republican platform and in...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iStock_69982485_LARGE-e1469131539432.jpg 500 750 Jeff Davis https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Jeff Davis2016-07-27 19:56:142023-04-17 11:45:16Democrats Amend 2016 Platform

Side-by-Side Comparison of 2016 Republican Platform and Heritage Foundation “Blueprint for Reform”

July 21, 2016
Jul 21, 2016 | Ann Henebery
2016 Republican Platform Heritage Foundation "Blueprint for Reform" "We propose to remove from the Highway Trust Fund programs that should...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iStock_69982485_LARGE-e1469131539432.jpg 500 750 Ann Henebery https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Ann Henebery2016-07-21 20:07:322023-04-17 11:47:15Side-by-Side Comparison of 2016 Republican Platform and Heritage Foundation “Blueprint for Reform”

Party Platforms and Possible Governing Agendas

July 21, 2016
Jul 21, 2016 | Jeff Davis
The 2016 Republican National Convention has adopted its platform, and a draft Democratic platform may have some of its gaps...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iStock_69982485_LARGE-e1469131539432.jpg 500 750 Jeff Davis https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Jeff Davis2016-07-21 20:06:522023-04-17 11:47:16Party Platforms and Possible Governing Agendas

Inhofe Pushes WRDA Bill, But Pre-Recess Schedule Still Tight

July 6, 2016
Jul 6, 2016 | Jeff Davis
July 1, 2016 - Senate Environment and Public Works Committee chairman James Inhofe (R-OK) again urged his Majority Leader to...
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iStock_000003423052_Large-e1455200260726.jpg 499 750 Jeff Davis https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.png Jeff Davis2016-07-06 17:00:512023-04-17 11:54:05Inhofe Pushes WRDA Bill, But Pre-Recess Schedule Still Tight
Page 48 of 62«‹4647484950›»

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…

Read More

Related Content

Equity Accessibility ADA Emissions Environment Land use Project Delivery Public health Resilience

Eno is an independent, non-partisan think-tank that shapes public debate on critical multimodal transportation issues and builds an innovative network of transportation professionals.

1629 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
P: 202.879.4700

publicaffairs@enotrans.org

  • Link to X
  • Link to LinkedIn
  • Link to Instagram
  • Link to Youtube
  • About
  • Our Staff
  • Our Boards
  • Careers
  • Transparency
  • Support Eno
  • Events
  • Media Mentions
  • Contact Eno
  • Subscribe to Eno’s Mailing List
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Send Us Website Suggestions
  • Issues & Modes
  • Aviation
  • Highways & Streets
  • Freight
  • Pedestrian & Bicycle
  • Railroads
  • Transit
  • Funding & Finance
  • Governance
  • People & the Environment
  • Transportation Technology
  • Safety & Security
  • Workforce
  • Professional Development
  • Leadership Programs
  • Leaders Development Conference
  • Eno/MAX Program
  • Virtual Learning
  • Eno Alumni Association
  • Eno Transportation Weekly
  • Research Library
  • Historical Documents Archive
  • TQ Archive

Scroll to top Scroll to top Scroll to top