Transportation and Infrastructure News and Articles

Commentary: Smart Growth, Smart Cities and the Crisis at the Pump

Add to My GT: Jul 11, 2008 - Is the oil crisis where we start making some decisions about smart growth, urban sprawl and density?

TSA Designates New Standard for Performance Information Management System Add to My GT:

Jul 23, 2008 - An estimated savings/cost avoidance of $100 million for TSA in FY07/FY08.

San Francisco Issues RFI for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Add to My GT:

Jul 22, 2008 - A new generation of electric vehicles, both plug-in hybrids and full-battery electric vehicles, is beginning to emerge and is expected to accelerate in the near future.

UC Davis to Study How New Fuels Will Affect Air Quality Add to My GT:

Jul 18, 2008 - Flex-fuel, electric hybrid and biodiesel-powered vehicles to be tested.

Michigan Department of Transportation Recognizes Standouts Add to My GT:

Jul 15, 2008 - For more than 20 years, the annual award has recognized those employees who exhibit leadership and exemplary public service.

Biometric Reader for Transportation Worker IDs Introduced Add to My GT:

Jul 14, 2008 - TSA will formally begin the TWIC biometric reader evaluations on July 21 with completion expected by January 2009.

Commentary: Smart Growth, Smart Cities and the Crisis at the Pump Add to My GT:

Jul 11, 2008 - Is the oil crisis where we start making some decisions about smart growth, urban sprawl and density?

Michigan Officials Call Vertical ID Program a Success Add to My GT:

Jul 9, 2008 - "Prevention is often difficult to measure, but with this issue, it's all in the data. We know we have saved lives, and not just the teen drivers."

California High-Speed Rail Authority to Consider Certification of Bay Area to Central Valley HST Final Program Environmental Study Add to My GT:

Jul 8, 2008 - This action would lay the foundation for project work on Bay Area to Central Valley section of the statewide high-speed rail system.

Maine Governor Announces New Energy Assistance Web Site Add to My GT:

Jul 8, 2008 - "I am pleased that we can offer this ‘one-stop shop' of guidance to Mainers."

Governor Rendell Signs Legislation Authorizing $365 Million in Transportation Infrastructure Investments Add to My GT:

Jul 8, 2008 - $27 million to be used to construct and reestablish rail lines, preserve existing lines, improve safety and add new capacity.

Florida's Turnpike Enterprise Adopts RFID Stickers Add to My GT:

Jul 8, 2008 - Stickers expected to keep traffic flowing and keep the state greener.

Significant Fuel Savings to be had from Use of GPS, Survey Says Add to My GT:

Jul 7, 2008 - Billions potentially saved through route-optimization and improved navigation.

Study Shows that Freight Rail Can Reduce Gridlock on America's Highways Add to My GT:

Jul 2, 2008 - Shift would save motorists time, money and gasoline and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time.

Commentary: City State Re-Emerges as a Model for the Future Add to My GT:

Jun 30, 2008 - San Diego Association of Governments presents strategy for the future.

Pump Guide Aids Drivers With Disabilities Add to My GT:

Jun 30, 2008 - "You can map out your trip ahead of time with the assurance that full-service gas stations are ready to serve you along the way."

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