July 17, 2012
A first-ever analysis of land-use and transportation demand in Arizona contradicts fears that compact, “smart growth” development, while beneficial in moderating demand, will increase localized congestion. The report, produced for Arizona DOT in March, also suggests that traditional travel demand modeling is outmoded, unable to reflect land use effects on demand, and it disputes notions that compact development is inequitable and costly. Join the report author, Richard Kuzmyak, and Arizona DOT Director John Halikowski as the discuss the genesis of the report and how Arizona plans to use the research results.
Meetings
Estimating the economic impact of transportation investments
June 29, 2012
With increased pressure to justify spending, DOTs’ projects and programs must make economic sense. However, practice in assessing economic impact is inconsistent in the field. New software makes assessment more convenient, but it often leaves out important economic outcomes, such as property value change or economic transfer within a state or metro are. SSTI has worked with Center for Neighborhood Technology and several member DOTs to produce updated guidance designed to improve economic impact assessment. An online tool will take practitioners through a set of steps to help them select the best methods to produce the most valid estimates. CNT’s Sarah Campbell presents.
Making the case for funding system preservation
May 29, 2012
The Interstate-building era provided elected officials and the public with very obvious evidence about how their money was being spent. Today, with a mature highway system that requires more support for preservation than new construction, DOTs must work harder to show these stakeholders the benefits of investment. Iowa DOT has been working with SSTI and Spitfire Communications to hone this message. DOT Director Paul Trombino, DOT planning Director Stuart Anderson, and Spitfire’s Beth Kanter present.
SSTI Technical Assistance: School Siting in Kansas
April 27, 2012
SSTI has been working with the Kansas DOT to understand the transportation-related impacts of school siting decisions and develop recommendations for how school siting can be improved in the state. This webinar will explore the issues related to school siting in Kansas, which are common in a number of states, and detail SSTI’s recommendations.
April 2012 Community of Practice
April 23-24, 2012
This SSTI CEO-to-CEO meeting focused on issues related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and provided an opportunity for peer-to-peer interaction on the successes and challenges experienced by member states.
SSTI Technical Assistance Spotlight: Colorado Energy Smart Transportation Initiative
March 30, 2012
This webinar will detail some of the strategies developed by Colorado’s Energy Smart Transportation Initiative to incorporate energy efficiency and GHG emissions in transportation planning, increase energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from transportation, advance environmentally friendly alternative vehicle and fuel technologies, and increase efficiency.
SSTI Technical Assistance Spotlight: DelDOT 3-D Micromodel Project
February 24, 2012
This webinar will discuss the rationale behind Delaware DOT’s 3-D Micromodel project, describe the project’s benefits and detail how its deliverables can be put to use elsewhere.
Small Buckets of Revenue and Savings for State DOTs
January 17, 2012
This webinar featured presentations from several SSTI member states on relatively quick and easy-to-implement ways that state DOTs can adapt to their current fiscal challenges.
A DOT’s Transition: Providing an Integrated 21st Century Transportation System
November 30, 2011
This webinar, featured a discussion with WSDOT Secretary Paula Hammond facilitated by Michael Meyer, principal author of the report “SSTI Review of Washington State DOT’s Sustainability Efforts,” and built upon the report’s findings.
November 2011 Community of Practice Meeting
Nov. 8-9, 2011
This SSTI CEO-to-CEO meeting focused on issues related to freight and land use confronting state DOTs and featured roundtable, executive-level discussions focused on the successes and challenges experienced by member states.