Gas price increases stalling
An American Automobile Association (AAA) analysis maintains the national gas price average held steady at $2.18, with state averages experiencing minimal pump impact. “This summer is no doubt the...
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IATA examines international travel recovery
An updated International Air Transport Association (IATA) report maintains global passenger travel traffic recovery has been slower than had been expected. Per the IATA analysis, global passenger t...
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Transportation spending faces competition under Brookings’ COVID-19 infrastructure plan
Major transportation projects would have to share the spending spotlight with clean energy, waterworks, and expanded broadband internet service under a new infrastructure stimulus strategy unveiled by...
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Mineta Institute finds drivers would carpool for $15 a day, reducing congestion
A new study from the Mineta Transportation Institute has found that commuters would accept the inconveniences of carpooling if they were incentivized with $15 a day. The Congestion-clearing Payment...
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Vermont seeking cycling, pedestrian improvement plans
Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) officials said its recent grant solicitation for new infrastructure projects stems from efforts to enhance bicyclists and pedestrians access and safety. Offic...
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DOT funds earmarked for pipeline research, development facility in Colorado
Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) personnel said $10 million has been earmarked to initiate a pipeline Research, Development and Testing...
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Researchers to look at how COVID-19 affects transit workers physically and mentally
Researchers at New York University’s School of Global Public Health will be studying the effects the COVID-19 pandemic had on the physical and mental health on New York transit workers. Working ...
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Minnesota DOT report addresses sustainability, climate goals
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has released its fourth annual Sustainability Report, which documents agency progress toward sustainability and climate goals. “Transportation i...
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Despite quarantines, roads show 3 straight months of increases in fatal car crashes
Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicates that for the third month in a row, road users in the U.S. were at a higher risk of being involved in a fatal car accident. As repor...
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US DOT releases Pathways to Future of Transportation policy document
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao released the U.S. Department of Transportation’s vision for the future of transportation innovation on Thursday. Called the Pathways to the Future of Transpo...
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ACI releases World Airport Traffic Report
Airports Council International (ACI), the trade association of the world’s airports, has released its World Airport Traffic Report Dataset, which details 2019’s passenger traffic, cargo volumes an...
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California addresses wrong way driver accident prevention
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently collaborated with Construction Technology (AHMCT) Research Center to produce a pair of reports focusing on wrong way driver accident pre...
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ATA report details trucking industry productivity
An American Trucking Association (ATA) annual report maintains the industry produced $791.7 billion in revenue last year and was responsible for transporting 11.84 billion tons of freight. Official...
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Report: Mounting congestion, deteriorating conditions in roads and bridges means twice the funding need
A new report from a national transportation non-profit shows that the aging U. S. Interstate system faces increased usage, mounting congestion, and deteriorating conditions, that will require more tha...
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Report: 49 percent of Americans support mileage fees
A report from the Mineta Transportation Institute found that nearly half of all Americans support a mileage fee and that 75 percent of Americans support a gas tax increase if the money is used on main...
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Michigan launches transportation technologies initiative
Michigan state officials are espousing the benefits of its Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), which is slated to develop mobility and electrification policies and support startup te...
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USDOT announces $3M in small business contracts
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced Monday that it will provide 20 small businesses in 14 states with more than $3 million in contracts to research and develop innovative solutions...
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ARTBA provides dashboard of US states’ highway investments
A first-of-its-kind dashboard will show how states spent transportation tax dollars in years past. Provided by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, the “Highway Dashboard: ...
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Florida to engage in AV TEST initiative
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials said the state agency would participate in the Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safety ...
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Caltrans bolsters walking, cycling options
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) officials said a $100 million funding commitment would enhance statewide walking, bicycling, and transit options. The recently approved 2020 State...
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