ISSUE / Week of July 18, 2016
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July 21, 2016 The 2016 Republican National Convention has adopted the 2016 Republican Platform. The transportation provisions of the platform appear on pages 4 and 5 of the document. The specifics...
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On June 27th, the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration jointly released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Coordination and...
Airlines,Airports,Aviation
A Tale of Two Airports
July 21,2016 | Rui NeivaDuring this Presidential campaign, much has been made of the differences between Republicans and Democrats. And for those folks flying into Cleveland and Philadelphia for their respective party...
Automated Vehicles,Streets,TNCs,Transit Technology
The Lists: The Top 10 Private Sector Disruptors in Transportation
July 21,2016 | Patrice DavenportThe current evolution of transportation is being driven by the convergence of a series of industry-changing forces and megatrends, and accelerated by technology companies. The growing need for...
Federal Governance,Governance,Highways,Interstate Highway System
To Sign, or Not to Sign? (The 1958 Highway Bill)
July 21,2016 | Jeff DavisJuly 22, 2016 A Presidential decision to sign into law a bill that everyone loves is not remarkable. The more interesting stories are when the President’s advisors are split, with some...