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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.

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

September 13, 2023
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...
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Webinar: Driving Change: Advice for the National VMT-Fee Pilot

September 8, 2023
Sep 8, 2023 | Christopher McGuire
Discover the future of road funding in the United States through our illuminating webinar. Hosted by Robert Puentes, the CEO...
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FHWA Announces $196 Million in Fish Crossing Grants

August 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023 | Jeff Davis
August 18, 2023 - The Federal Highway Administration this week announced the winners of $196 million in federal grant money...
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Submitting for Competitive NOFOs: Understanding Best Practices and Pitfalls

August 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023 | Garett Shrode
August 16, 2023 - On Wednesday, August 16, United for Infrastructure (An Accelerator for America program) and the National League...
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USDOT Unveils Project Delivery Center of Excellence

August 4, 2023
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...
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GAO Report Analyzes How to Measure Transpo GHG Emissions

August 4, 2023
Aug 4, 2023 | Jeff Davis
August 4, 2023 - A new GAO report analyzes how states and metro planning organizations currently estimate and analyze greenhouse...
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Making Rail Cleaner: Senate Discusses Opportunities

July 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023 | Anusha Chitturi
July 28, 2023 - The Senate Environmental and Public Works’ subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear held a hearing...
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DOT Requires Wheelchair-Accessible Airliner Lavatories (Eventually)

July 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023 | Jeff Davis
July 28, 2023 - The Department of Transportation issued a final rule this week mandating that airlines upgrade the lavatories...
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Five Lessons from 19th Century Mega-Project Management

July 21, 2023
Jul 21, 2023 | Paul Lewis
July 21, 2023 - Sometimes it is the oldest of references that provide the most compelling insights into today’s pressing...
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US Southwest Swelters under Dangerous Heat Wave, with New Records on Track

July 17, 2023
Jul 17, 2023 | Anita Snow
The "sweet spot," said Robert Puentes, the president and CEO of Eno Center for Transportation, a nonprofit think tank in...
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Seven Effective Strategies to Improve Retail at Transit Stations (Part 1)

July 14, 2023
Jul 14, 2023 | Philip Plotch
July 14, 2023 - The retail landscape has rapidly changed due to the decline in transit ridership and a shift...
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House Subcommittee Discusses 3 bills That Could Impact US’ Transition to Electric Vehicles.

July 14, 2023
Jul 14, 2023 | Anusha Chitturi
July 12, 2023 - The House Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials held a markup on July 12 to...
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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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