WASHINGTON — Analyzing and visualizing data can help state departments of transportation and planning organizations better understand traffic flow, safety concerns and capacity needs, according to a group of panelists assembled at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting Jan. 16.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Former Transportation Secretary Mary Peters Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
WASHINGTON — Mary Peters, one of two secretaries of transportation during President George W. Bush’s tenure, was recognized with a lifetime achievement award at the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
January 16, 2019Innovation in DOTs Often Starts With On-the-Ground Employees, Experts Say
WASHINGTON— Transportation employees who work alongside roads and behind the wheels of maintenance vehicles can offer valuable perspectives on worthwhile projects, according to panelists gathered to discuss innovation at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting Jan. 15.
January 15, 2019Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 14: The Transportation Industry's Big 12
Organizers for this year's gathering of the Transportation Research Board in Washington have come up with a list of a dozen topic areas that policymakers need to address to ensure a sustainable transportation network.
January 15, 2019TRB Leaders Unveil Critical Issues
WASHINGTON — Transportation Research Board executives unveiled their list of critical issues at the group’s annual meeting Jan. 14.
January 14, 2019Cathy Gautreaux Leaving FMCSA for NHTSA
Cathy Gautreaux, deputy administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, will be leaving the agency, an agency spokesman confirmed.
January 11, 2019Sen. Roger Wicker to Lead Commerce Committee in 116th Congress
The Senate Republican caucus chose Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker to lead the Commerce Committee in the 116th Congress. Wicker succeeds Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), who was promoted to the role of assistant Republican leader.
January 11, 2019Kansas, Ohio Governors-Elect Announce DOT Director Picks
The newly elected governors of Kansas and Ohio have announced their choices to lead their states’ departments of transportation.
January 11, 2019Iowa Eyes EV Tax to Offset Projected Decline in Road Funds
After a Dec. 31 report by the Iowa Department of Transportation that shows a $317,000 reduction in the Road Use Tax Fund in 2018, state officials have made recommendations to the Iowa Legislature such as increasing fees or charging taxes to electric vehicle owners.
January 10, 2019New AASHTO Director Jim Tymon Outlines Goals for 2019
Advocating for a sustainable solution for the federal Highway Trust Fund will be a top priority for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ new leader.
January 9, 2019