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: Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities

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

House Prepares for WRDA 2024 Reauthorization

Dec 15, 2023 | Kirbie Ferrell
December 13, 2023 - The House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment convened for the second time in a series...

Senate Committee Discusses New Wildlife Crossing Program

Dec 8, 2023 | Kirbie Ferrell
December 7, 2023 - The Senate Committee on Environment & Public works met Wednesday, December 6th to discuss the impact...

Opinion: Is “Fix-It-First” Compatible With Promoting “Equity”?

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,...

Senate Committee Examines Climate Change’s Impact on Supply Chains

Oct 27, 2023 | Garett Shrode
October 25, 2023 - The Senate Committee on the Budget met to discuss the impacts of climate change on supply...

House Passes Bill to Preserve Internal Combustion Engine

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...

The 2020 Census and “Urban Areas” (not to be confused with “Metro Areas”)

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

Senate Committee Discusses the Effects of Extreme Heat and Weather on Transportation

Sep 13, 2023 | Sohail Husain
September 13, 2023 - The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works met to examine the effects of extreme...

Webinar: Driving Change: Advice for the National VMT-Fee Pilot

Sep 8, 2023
Discover the future of road funding in the United States through our illuminating webinar. Hosted by Robert Puentes, the CEO...

FHWA Announces $196 Million in Fish Crossing Grants

Aug 18, 2023 | Jeff Davis
August 18, 2023 - The Federal Highway Administration this week announced the winners of $196 million in federal grant money...

Submitting for Competitive NOFOs: Understanding Best Practices and Pitfalls

Aug 18, 2023 | Garett Shrode
August 16, 2023 - On Wednesday, August 16, United for Infrastructure (An Accelerator for America program) and the National League...

USDOT Unveils Project Delivery Center of Excellence

Aug 4, 2023 | Glendedora Dolce
August 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Transportation launched a new center called Project Delivery Center of Excellence, which...

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…