For decades, transportation policies focused on the efficient movement of vehicles and goods without always considering the underlying economic, environmental, and social impacts. Just as important is the accessibility the system provides for people; whether it’s getting to a job, or school, shopping, entertainment, or recreation. At the same time, transportation remains the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions and while automobiles have become more efficient over time, these improvements are offset by an overall increase in driving, trucking, and air travel. Proposals for reducing emissions include electrification, increased investment in active and shared transportation, and improved land use.
Washington would be wise to commit itself to embracing a regulatory approach to railroads that fosters innovations that can enhance...
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POSTPONED - Tuesday, October 17 - Senate Appropriations - Subcommittee on Interior and Environment - subcommittee markup of a draft...
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September 29, 2017 - President Trump unexpectedly distanced himself from one of the core principles of his own Administration's infrastructure...
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The report examines how and under what circumstances public transit agencies can contract bus or rail operations to private providers...
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Tuesday, September 26 – House Transportation and Infrastructure – Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment – subcommittee hearing on stakeholder perspectives...
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President Trump is wrong: Gutting air, water and land regulations won't speed up most infrastructure construction.
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September 8, 2017 - Debate in the House of Representatives on the omnibus appropriation bill for fiscal year 2018 (H.R....
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Speeding Up Electric Vehicle Adoption in the US
March 28, 2019 The transportation sector is the fastest growing contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S., accounting for 28.7% of total carbon dioxide emissions in 2017. According to a 2019 report from the Environmental Protection Agency, GHG emissions from transportation…