NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS CLEARINGHOUSE
Transportation Enhancement (TE) projects improve the quality of America’s transportation infrastructure. Congress defined and structured the TE activities to establish community livability as a priority. TE funding helps build a transportation system that provides diverse travel choices and supports our natural, economic, and social vitality.
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Transportation Enhancements Spending Report
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012Canadian County, OK: Morgan Road Single Point Urban Interchange
Thursday, May 24th, 2012Putting Transit to Work in Main Street America
Thursday, May 24th, 2012RECONNECTING AMERICA
Public transportation plays a critical and expanding role in rural America. Just as it does in urban environments, public transportation in small towns and rural areas provides mobility choices and promotes sustainable economies. Across the country, small towns and rural communities are developing partnerships to build intermodal transit centers, creating circulator buses to catalyze private investments in their downtowns, and improving connections between people and jobs.
View this complete post...Equity in Transportation for People with Disabilities
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Congress is currently debating reauthorization of the surface transportation bill, with heated debate over spending amounts and policy needs. As the nation considers its transportation policy for the 21st century, it is crucial to consider the needs of all individuals living in the United States, especially those who have traditionally been left behind.
What USDOT Wants In – and Out of – a Final Transportation Bill
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012Transportation Issues Daily USDOT has officially expressed what it wants in and out of a final federal transportation bill. Instead of beginning with what the Administration supports, the letter begins with what it dislikes. First up is the threat to veto the transportation bill if it includes the Keystone XL language. Next up is opposition to […]
View this complete post...Seattle, WA: Streetcars in Seattle
Monday, May 21st, 2012Peer-to-Peer Information Exchange on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Bus Priority Best Practices
Thursday, May 17th, 2012FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Introduction
The purpose of this effort, sponsored by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), has been to foster a dialogue among peers at transportation and planning agencies about their experiences with promoting public transit.
View this complete post...Advocates of Higher Spending Are Facing a Skeptical Audience
Thursday, May 17th, 2012Innovation NewsBriefs
Vol. 23, No. 17
“It is our belief that once citizens become aware of the significant costs and risks associated with a compromised transportation system operating at less than optimal capacity, they will feel more compelled to demand calls for action that will, in turn, prompt policymakers to act.”
View this complete post...Detroit, MI: State-of-the-Art Public Transportation (in 1935)
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Getting About – a promotional film made in 1935 by the DSR. Boasts of DSR’s excellence in maintenance, cost, and service. Even if you are not a transit history fan, you’ll enjoy the old Detroit street scenes throughout. Like the other videos, this has been divided into several segments owing to its length. -projecth112 on YouTube
View this complete post...New York City: Subway Extension – 5/10/2012 Update
Friday, May 11th, 2012An update on the 7 subway extension project that will bring the Flushing Line to Manhattan’s West Side. –mtainfo on YouTube.
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