Issues & Modes / Urban Development Policies
Infrastructure measure includes fund to ensure nation’s transit stations are accessible
Nov 06, 2021 | Jeff DavisLawmakers have tucked a dozen or so similar funds into the package, according to an analysis by Jeff Davis, a senior fellow at the Eno...
Revised budget bill cuts more than $10 billion in transportation funds
Nov 01, 2021 | Jeff DavisJeff Davis of the Eno Center for Transportation found differences as well in programs for tribal transportation, a clearinghouse of...
Northstar rail runs into trouble in Anoka County
Oct 31, 2021 | Paul Lewis"A lot of regions are grappling with some of the same challenges," said Paul Lewis, policy director at the Eno Center for...
The Case for Better Rail Transit Routing to Maximize Public Benefits
Oct 08, 2021 | Brianne EbyThis article is focused on aspects of Eno’s latest report: Saving Time and Making Cents: A Blueprint for Building Transit...
The High Cost of Over-Customized Transit Stations
Oct 08, 2021 | Romic AevazPublic transit stations are an important part of the communities they serve. Good design can have a positive impact on riders and help...
Op-Ed: Recognizing the Reasons for Railroad Deaths
Oct 08, 2021 | Paul Lewis and Robert PuentesWhile we do not yet know the precise cause of the recent Amtrak derailment in Montana, the response was swift. The National...
T&I Hearing Examines Ferry Services and Federal Subsidies
Oct 01, 2021 | Katie DonahueOn September 28, T&I’s Highways and Transit Subcommittee held a hearing, titled “Examining the Role of Ferries in Improving...
The Case Against Mega Contracts in Mega Transit Projects
Oct 01, 2021 | Paul LewisThis article is focused on aspects of Eno’s latest report: Saving Time and Making Cents: A Blueprint for Building Transit Better. For...
T&I Hearing Assesses COVID Funding for Transit
Oct 01, 2021 | Katie DonahueYesterday, the full House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing titled “Assessing the Federal Government’s...
Derailed Biden infrastructure package could mean loss of $10B for New York Transit
Oct 01, 2021 | Jeff Davis“The longer this hangs out there, the greater the chance you’ll have to open it up and perform some surgery on it,” said Jeff...
Safer Railroading: A Guide Toward Targeted Safety Policy
Sep 29, 2021 | Paul Lewis, Malcolm KentonRailroads are among the safest modes of transportation for workers, riders, and the public. Strong federal standards for railroad track...
Webinar: Safer Railroading: A Discussion About Targeted Safety Policy
Oct 07, 2021 | Madeline GormanThis webinar discusses the findings from Eno's report: Safer Railroading: A Guide Toward Targeted Safety Policy. According to...
Earlier this week, NHTSA released updated statistics on traffic fatalities in 2018, along with an accompanying report highlighting key takeaways. Total fatalities decreased for the second year in a row, down 2.4% from 2017. Other positive news includes a decline in fatalities among children under...