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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.

GMU Study Recommends Policies and Partnerships to Promote Real Time Information

July 1, 2016
Jul 1, 2016 | Christine Sherman
A recent study by students at George Mason University (GMU) found that strategic improvements in policies and cross-agency collaboration are...
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THUD Appropriations Dropped From MilCon/VA/Zika Bill

June 23, 2016
Jun 23, 2016 | Jeff Davis
June 23, 2016 - As expected, the final version of what had been the fiscal 2017 Transportation-HUD-Military Construction-Veterans Affairs appropriations...
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House Votes Preemptively Against Carbon, Crude Oil Taxes

June 15, 2016
Jun 15, 2016 | Jeff Davis
June 15, 2016 - The U.S. House of Representatives took two non-binding votes last week rejecting future energy taxes, and...
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Foxx Gives Senate Panel Six-Month Status Update on FAST Act

June 15, 2016
Jun 15, 2016 | Jeff Davis
June 15, 2016 - Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx appeared before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on June 8...
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House, Senate WRDA Bills Stall En Route To Chamber Floors

June 15, 2016
Jun 15, 2016 | Jeff Davis
June 15, 2016 - Water resources authorization legislation has moved through House and Senate committees but appears to have stalled...
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USDOT Issues Final Revisions to Metro/State Planning Rule

June 8, 2016
Jun 8, 2016 | Emily Han
On May 27th, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) jointly released a final rule updating...
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House Rejects FY17 Energy and Water Funding After Amending

June 5, 2016
Jun 5, 2016 | Jeff Davis
On May 26, the House of Representatives defeated the fiscal 2017 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill (H.R. 5055) after...
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How Local Governments Should Plan for Driverless Cars

May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016 | Lauren Isaac
The potential impact of autonomous vehicles on society is vast, with both positive and negative implications. Generally, public safety is...
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House T&I Approves Water Resources Bill by Voice Vote

May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016 | Jeff Davis
May 26, 2016 - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 25 approved a bill authorizing more than $5...
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Senate Highway Rescission Could Have Diverse State, Program Effects

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016 | Jeff Davis
May 20, 2016 The just-passed Senate appropriations bill for the U.S. Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2017 contains a...
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Senate Continues FY17 USDOT Appropriations Debate

May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016 | Jeff Davis
May 17, 2016 - Debate on the Senate’s version of the fiscal 2017 Transportation-HUD appropriations bill (Senate amendment #3896 to...
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Transportation Appropriations Action in Both Chambers This Week

May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016 | Jeff Davis
May 16, 2016 - In addition to a full calendar of I-Week events designed to help promote awareness of the...
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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…

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