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Week of January 16, 2017

Airports, Amtrak, Aviation, Environment, FASTLANE, Federal funding, Federal governance, Governance, Highways, Public transit, Rail, Railroads

The Trump Infrastructure Agenda – What Would “Buy American, Hire American” Really Entail?

January 18, 2017 - So far, we only know two details about President-elect Trump's infrastructure plan. What are the implications of "Buy American" and "Hire American" for federal transportation and infrastructure programs?

Automated vehicles, Federal funding, Federal governance, Governance, Highways, Public transit, Unmanned aerial systems

Key Takeaways from Elaine Chao’s Confirmation Hearing

January 13, 2017 - On Wednesday, January 11, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held its confirmation hearing for Secretary-designee Elaine Chao.

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emissions, Pedestrian safety, Public transit, Shared vehicles, TNCs, Traffic safety, Transit technology

Let’s Be Real About Transportation and Technology

While it is fun and sometimes productive to imagine potential scenarios, speculation about an unknown future dominate the conversations, and are crowding out discussion of some of the valuable things that these technologies can accomplish in the short term.

By Paul Lewis

Federal governance, Governance

Trump Announces Formation of Infrastructure Council

January 18, 2017 President-elect Donald J. Trump told the Wall Street Journal on January 13 that he will be appointing two of his fellow New York City real estate developers (and old friends), Richard LeFrak and Steven Roth, to co-chair a council ... Sorry - you don't have access to this item. Please log in [...]

By Jeff Davis

Air traffic control, Aviation, Bicycle, FASTLANE, Federal governance, Governance, Pedestrian safety, Public/private partnerships, Traffic safety, Transit technology

Foxx Keynotes TRB Meeting, Releases Final 30-Year Forecast

January 18, 2017 Outgoing Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on January 9 gave the keynote address to the 2017 annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board and took the opportunity to release the final version of Beyond Traffic 2045, the... Sorry - you don't have access to this item. Please log in below, or check out [...]

By Jeff Davis

Bicycle, Bridges, Pedestrian safety, Roadway design, Streets, Traffic safety

Same Wheels, Different Tracks: Cycling in the U.S. and Denmark

January 18, 2017 – While last week’s TRB Annual Meeting was very much focused on the potential impact of connected and autonomous vehicles, the World Resources Institute hosted a discussion focused on cycling infrastructure in Copenhagen as a catalyst for talking about redesigning American cities.

By Emily Han

emissions, Environment, Federal governance, Governance, Highways, Interstate Highway System

Final Performance Measure Rule Issued With Other “Midnight Rules”

January 18, 2017 The Federal Highway Administration published its final rule on the national performance measures for highways in the Federal Register this morning, making it official. The final rule, which can be read here, includes a controversi... Sorry - you don't have access to this item. Please log in below, or check out our [...]

By Jeff Davis

Federal funding, Federal governance, Governance, Highways, Public transit

FHWA/FTA Release Biennial “Conditions & Performance” Report

January 18, 2017 The Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration on January 12 jointly released the biennial “Conditions and Performance Report” that updates policymakers on the conditions, performance and financial needs... Sorry - you don't have access to this item. Please log in below, or check out our membership options.

By Jeff Davis

Aviation, Federal governance, Governance

Final House Committee Assignments Made; Blunt to Chair Senate Aviation Subcommittee

January 18, 2017 Last week, the House of Representatives finished naming its new members to its standing committees for the new 115th Congress. First, the House named members to the “Tier 1” or “exclusive” committees, which generally require th... Sorry - you don't have access to this item. Please log in below, or check out [...]

By Jeff Davis

Air traffic control, Aviation, Federal governance, Governance

USDOT IG Reports on FAA’s “What If” ATC Contingency Plans

January 18, 2017 – The USDOT Inspector General last week issued a report analyzing the FAA’s ability to respond quickly to crises that cause air traffic control service outages.

By Rui Neiva

Transit workforce

Transportation Camp DC 2017

January 18, 2017 – The sixth annual Transportation Camp in Washington, D.C. on January 8 was a showcase of bold ideas and imaginative solutions for an industry in a constant state of rediscovery and renewal.

By Greg Rogers

emissions, Environment, Highways

Creating the World’s First Sustainable Highway

A 16-mile stretch of highway in southwest Georgia is beginning to earn a reputation as the one of the most sustainable roads in the world. The portion of Interstate 85 in Troup County currently plays host to a number of pilot projects not seen anywhere else in the nation (or in the world).

By Ann Henebery

Eno Center for Transportation Job Announcements

The Eno Center for Transportation has posted the following job announcements: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Eno seeks an enthusiastic, experienced Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships to work with President/CEO and partner with a distinguished Board in all fundraising activities and collaborations. The position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to lead the development [...]

By Ann Henebery