With all its complexity (or at least newness) and administrative and privacy concerns, the vehicle miles travelled tax is a subject of much more common discussion today than when the Oregon pilot project was initiated …
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Public-private partnerships for transportation: A toolkit for legislators
The National Conference of State Legislatures has released a report designed to help promote a sound public policy approach when considering Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) related to transportation projects. The website notes: “With the growing interest in PPPs, …
511 Rules: Real-Time System Management Information Program Fact Sheet
FHWA published a fact sheet with highlights and questions about its rulemaking on the real-time system management information program. A final rule was published on November 8, 2010. The rule sets out the provisions and …
AASHTO Webinar on Prospects for Federal Legislation
Prognostications are available from a webinar on “What Can State DOTs Expect in Federal Legislation on Climate Change and Energy?” held by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials on January 13, 2011.
AASHTO Webinar on Prospects for Federal Legislation
Prognostications are available from a webinar on “What Can State DOTs Expect in Federal Legislation on Climate Change and Energy?” held by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials on January 13, 2011.
Getting Back on Track: Aligning State Transportation Policy with Climate Change Goals
A new report by NRDC and Smart Growth America analyzes each state’s transportation policies and evaluates how they support efforts to reduce GHG emissions. The report can be found on both the NRDC and Smart …
GAO Reports on Transitioning to Performance-Based Planning.
State DOTs have made progress in developing performance measures to inform their planning, but they face several challenges, including identifying indicators for qualitative concepts such as livability, according to a new U.S. Government Accountability Office …
Voters approve smart transportation referenda
The Nov. 2 election dimmed the chance of a major new infusion of federal money for transportation. But when voters were presented with local projects and plans, they usually said yes, even when it meant …