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MnDOT improves critical pedestrian crossings on reservations

Posted on March 1, 2021

A new HAWK crossing shows how transportation agencies can identify safety improvements through an equity lens.

Posted in Accessibility, DOTs, Equity

DOTs Can Rein in VMT

Posted on November 24, 2020

SSTI’s final 2020 Community of Practice meeting covered how DOTs can be leaders in reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) to reduce emissions.

Posted in DOTs, TDM

Caltrans to Begin Phase Four of Usage-based Road Tax Pilot

Posted on November 24, 2020

Caltrans is recruiting volunteers for the fourth phase of its Road Charge Pilot Program, which aims to replace declining gas tax revenue and encourage people to drive less.

Posted in DOTs, TDM

DOTs Can Take Steps Toward Antiracist Policies and Practices

Posted on November 10, 2020

From our virtual Community of Practice Meeting: State DOTs are wrestling with a long history that has often marginalized and underserved communities of color. For some agencies, that means rethinking how to approach decision making through an antiracist lens and taking steps to reverse past damage.

Posted in DOTs, Equity

Changes in Travel Behavior Show Need for Nimble Approach to Planning

Posted on October 26, 2020

At our virtual 2020 COP events, the theme of changing travel patterns and how transportation agencies must reaction was a common concern.

Posted in DOTs

Oregon DOT Plans Improved Outreach to Diverse Stakeholder Groups

Posted on October 12, 2020

An audit by the Oregon Secretary of State shows successes and suggestions for ODOT, including shifting its stakeholder process to include more bicycle and pedestrian groups.

Posted in DOTs, Multimodal, Outcomes

Announcing our Virtual Community of Practice

Posted on September 29, 2020

Learn more about the virtual content we’re offering as a part of our 2020 Community of Practice.

Posted in DOTs

Techniques for reducing crashes at multilane roundabouts

Posted on August 31, 2020

Multi-lane roundabouts introduce several types of crashes that are not possible at single-lane roundabouts. There are new design possibilities to increase safety for all road users.

Posted in DOTs, Multimodal

The troubles with traffic forecasts

Posted on August 31, 2020

A new Vice report analyzes transportation models ―conceived more than fifty years ago in the early days of national highway building― as the “broken algorithm that poisoned American transportation.”

Posted in DOTs, Outcomes

Roadway Design is Often Responsible for Driver Error

Posted on August 31, 2020

A new study shows that drivers do not make choices through conscious, intentional decisions but instead through the inference of expected behavior based on the roadway type.

Posted in DOTs
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