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Week of July 3, 2017
TechnologyFuturistic transportation modes would undoubtedly change the nature of transportation, but widespread implementation is not realistic. Too much attention on ultramodern technology in transportation distracts us from the mundane but crucial improvements that must be made to the existing system. It also leapfrogs over incredible advances in automated vehicles, a revolutionary technology that still needs time and attention before widespread operation on public roadways.
Op-Ed: The Future of Transportation Is Unremarkable
Futuristic transportation modes would undoubtedly change the nature of transportation, but widespread implementation is not realistic. Too much attention on ultramodern technology in transportation distracts us from the mundane but crucial improvements that must be made to the existing system. It also leapfrogs over incredible advances in automated vehicles, a revolutionary technology that still needs time and attention before widespread operation on public roadways.

In This Issue

FY18, Highway Trust Fund, HTF, Revenue, Surface Reauthorization
CBO Updates Highway Trust Fund Spending/Revenue Forecast
July 7, 2017 The Congressional Budget Office on July 5 updated its semiannual forecast of Highway Trust Fund cash flow issued the week before due to a spreadsheet error in the Highway Account relating to the annual “flex” transfer of $1 billion or... This content is for Eno members only. Sign In Sign in to [...]
By Jeff Davis
Appropriations, FY18, USDOT
House FY18 Transportation Spending Bill To Be Released Monday Night
July 7, 2017 The House Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing Appropriations is scheduled to mark up its draft fiscal 2018 appropriations bill for the Department of Transportation and HUD on Tuesday night (July 11) at 7 p.m. Committee rules re... This content is for Eno members only. Sign In Sign in to your Eno account [...]
By Jeff Davis
FTA, FY17, Mass Transit, Transit
FTA Gives Out Full-Year FY17 Apportionments
July 7, 2017 On July 5, the Federal Transit Administration posted the spreadsheets itemizing its full-year distribution of $12.3 billion in federal funding to state and local transit agencies for fiscal year 2017. A formal notice is scheduled to b... This content is for Eno members only. Sign In Sign in to your Eno account [...]
By Jeff Davis
Capitol Hill Events – Week of July 10, 2017
Tuesday, July 11 – House Appropriations – Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing – subcommittee business meeting to consider a draft FY 2018 Transportation-HUD appropriations bill (bill text to be posted here 24 hours in advance) – 7:00 p.m., 2358-A Rayburn. Wednesday, July 12 – Senate Environment and Public Works – full committee hearing on the [...]
By Jeff Davis