More highways, more driving, more emissions: Explaining “induced demand”
Even if we hit the most ambitious targets for changing our cars and trucks over to electric vehicles, we will fail to meaningfully reduce...
New calculator shows how highway expansions increase traffic
The SHIFT Calculator provides transparency about new traffic created by highway widening and expansion so transportation agencies can make smarter, more sustainable transportation investments.
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TNCs contribute to urban traffic, new report says
A new report says that TNCs contribute to urban traffic congestion and attract riders who otherwise would have taken transit or used a non-motorized...
MTA works with Waze to improve safety at railroad crossings
The MTA is working with mobile application Waze to improve safety at railroad crossings of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad.
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Alexa, where’s my bus?
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (CA) has integrated real-time transit information and traffic conditions with Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa.
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Counting scofflaws in bus and bike lanes
A NYC computer programmer developed an algorithm to document the number of vehicles blocking bus and bike lanes on a city block.
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VTA uses cameras to collect tech shuttle data
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is using cameras to track corporate shuttles after local business groups declined to share data.
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LA council approves car-sharing program
The Los Angeles City Council approved a pilot program for fixed-space and point-to-point car-sharing.
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APTA: GOP Tax Plans Fall Short on Key Transit Issues
On behalf of his organization’s more than 1,500 members, Richard White, acting president and CEO of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), recently issued...
Voters Approve Swaths of Transit-Related Ballot Measures in Local, State Elections
On November 7, 2017, voters from across the county approved a wide range of transit-related ballot measures in local and state elections, a sign...
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Now Hiring: Policy Intern
Transportation for America (T4A) and its parent organization (SGA) are looking to recruit an intern to support its technical assistance, research, and advocacy work.
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Our Cities Need More People Near Frequent and Rapid Public Transport
Traditionally, the quality and reach of a city’s public transport system is measured in number of kilometers, number of stops, ridership, or speed. These...
Full speed ahead: How federal leaders can keep building on passenger rail progress
Passenger rail efforts in the Gulf Coast demonstrated tireless commitment to federal advocacy, funding development, and ultimately service implementation. But if our nation’s leaders...
T4A Director Beth Osborne sets the record straight on federal regulation & oversight
In testimony to the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Beth Osborne explained how our current approach to transportation is failing average Americans and what...
