Webinars and Events

Webinars

• States DOTs can lead in cutting emissions. Our latest report explains how.

  More states are now tracking harmful carbon emissions, setting ambitious goals to reduce those emissions, and exploring opportunities to meet those goals, even as the federal government walks back its commitment to public health and well-being. With transportation accounting for around 30% of emissions, more than any other sector, state DOTs play a key role. Several states—California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington—have set an early example of what’s possible. 

• Webinar: Sidewalk Data For Detailed First- and Last-Mile Access Analysis

  Wednesday, July 23, 2025
  Walking routes to and from bus stops and transit stations are critical for riders, but sidewalk data can be hard to come by. Washington State DOT is wrapping up a two-year effort to build a unified pedestrian infrastructure dataset that is compatible with OpenStreetMap and geared toward accessibility-forward planning.

• Webinar: State Support for Intercity Buses

  Wednesday, September 25, 2024
  The COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the business environment have led to a decline in intercity bus service in recent years. But with ridership projected to rebound and soon surpass pre-pandemic levels, state DOTs can play a role in expanding intercity bus service, a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation than solo vehicle travel that can provide enhanced mobility and connection between rural and urban areas.

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