SSTI’s final 2020 Community of Practice meeting covered how DOTs can be leaders in reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) to reduce emissions.
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Caltrans to Begin Phase Four of Usage-based Road Tax Pilot
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.
Underpriced Roads Cause Congestion: A Lesson from the Oil Crisis
A new explainer from UCLA Professor Michael Manvile argues that underpriced roads are actually a root cause of our traffic problems.
Owning One Self-Driving Car More Damaging Than Owning Multiple Traditional Cars
Results from a new study suggest that a transition from traditional cars to personal automated vehicles could increase household vehicle miles traveled and lead to a mode shift from public transit to personal vehicles.
Cruising for Parking: New Evidence from GPS Data
A new study provides insights into what cruising-for-parking looks like on the ground.
U.S. Cannot Rely Solely on EVs to Reduce Climate Pollution
More research is emerging showing that EVs are not the “silver bullet” in reducing transportation climate emissions.
Half of New Traffic Congestion and VMT in San Francisco is Caused by TNCs
A new study shows that Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) like Lyft and Uber are major contributors to urban and suburban traffic.
In a Commuting Utopia, Efficient Housing Location Could Cut Travel by One-Third
A new theoretical study shows the importance of transit oriented development in reducing automobile trips.
“Travel budget” Needed to Meet Climate Goals
A recent study shows that even with significant EV adoption, a ‘travel budget’ is still required to achieve emissions reduction goals.
Continuing to Track Increases in Traffic Fatalities During the Pandemic
A new report from the National Safety Council (NSC) shows an increase in traffic fatalities despite a VMT slowdown.