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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.

Webinar: Transportation’s Chief Innovators

February 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024 | Jonathan Hammond
Watch the Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuPx1gLj9dA Speakers:  Santiago Garces, Chief Innovation Officer, City…
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Presidential Essay Series

From Lighthouses to Electric Chargers: A Presidential Series on Transportation Innovations

February 23, 2024
Feb 23, 2024 | ENO CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION
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2024 Leaders Development Conference

January 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024
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Webinar: Shifting Gears: Toward a New Way of Thinking about Transportation with Dr. Susan Handy

January 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024 | Jonathan Hammond
The transportation system in the U.S. has been shaped by a core set of ideas that are embedded in professional...
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Webinar: Transportation Debt: How Much is Too Much?

January 22, 2024
Jan 22, 2024 | Jonathan Hammond
In the face of shifting travel patterns, rising costs, and increased interest rates, transportation agencies and local governments…
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Webinar: Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities

January 2, 2024
Jan 2, 2024 | Jonathan Hammond
Transportation planning has often had destructive consequences for underserved communities. Veronica Davis wants to shed light on those…
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House Prepares for WRDA 2024 Reauthorization

December 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023 | Kirbie Ferrell
December 13, 2023 - The House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment convened for the second time in a series...
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Senate Committee Discusses New Wildlife Crossing Program

December 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023 | Kirbie Ferrell
December 7, 2023 - The Senate Committee on Environment & Public works met Wednesday, December 6th to discuss the impact...
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Opinion: Is “Fix-It-First” Compatible With Promoting “Equity”?

November 9, 2023
Nov 9, 2023 | Jeff Davis
November 9, 2023 - Is the whole concept of "Fix-It-First," or prioritizing the state of good repair of existing infrastructure,...
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Senate Committee Examines Climate Change’s Impact on Supply Chains

October 27, 2023
Oct 27, 2023 | Garett Shrode
October 25, 2023 - The Senate Committee on the Budget met to discuss the impacts of climate change on supply...
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House Passes Bill to Preserve Internal Combustion Engine

September 15, 2023
Sep 15, 2023 | Jeff Davis
September 15, 2023 - The House of Representatives passed a bill this week that would overturn California's decision to set...
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The 2020 Census and “Urban Areas” (not to be confused with “Metro Areas”)

September 15, 2023
Sep 15, 2023 | Jeff Davis
September 15, 2023 - Fiscal year 2024 will be the first year in which the new Census boundaries for urban...
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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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