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The Outlook for the Federal Transportation Program in the Next Congress
Monday, December 20th, 2010Innovation NewsBriefs Vol. 21, No. 32 Remarks by Kenneth Orski, Editor-Publisher of Innovation NewsBriefs before the Transportation Leaders session at the National Conference of State Legislatures, Phoenix, AZ, December 9, 2010 Broadly speaking, we can expect the changing balance of power in the next Congress to manifest itself in two ways: a strong push to [...]
View this complete post...California Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, Draft 2011
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The California Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) is a statewide, multi-year, intermodal program of transportation projects, prepared by the California Department of Transportation (Department) in cooperation with the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and the Regional Transportation Planning Agencies (RTPAs). The purpose of the FSTIP is to ensure that federal transportation funding continues to flow into California as a result of complying with federal regulations pertaining to programming projects for funding.
FUTURE MOBILITY IN CONNECTICUT: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe and Efficient Mobility
Thursday, August 19th, 2010THE ROAD INFORMATION PROGRAM
Connecticut’s extensive system of roads, highways, bridges and public transit provides the state’s residents, visitors and businesses with a high level of mobility. As the backbone that supports the Constitution State, Connecticut’s surface transportation system provides for travel to work and school, visits with family and friends, and trips to tourist and recreation attractions while simultaneously providing businesses with reliable access for customers, suppliers and employees. Connecticut must improve its system of roads, highways, bridges and public transit to foster economic growth, keep business in the state, and ensure the safe, reliable mobility needed to improve quality of life in Connecticut.
Highway Safety Improvement Program
Monday, July 12th, 2010AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Based on economic values developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the savings from society from preventing a single traffic fatality is $6.1 million. Using this figure, calculations indicate that every $1 million increase of HSIP funds obligated results in an annual savings of approximately $42.7 million in societal costs to the United States (i.e. a benefit/cost ratio of 42.7 to 1).
FUTURE MOBILITY IN ARKANSAS: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe and Efficient Mobility
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010THE ROAD INFORMATION PROGRAM (TRIP)
As Arkansas looks to rebound from the current economic downturn, the state will need to improve the physical condition of its surface transportation network and enhance the system’s ability to provide efficient and reliable mobility for residents, visitors and businesses. Making needed improvements to Arkansas’ roads, highways, bridges and transit could provide a significant boost to the state’s economy by creating jobs and stimulating long-term economic growth as a result of improved mobility and access.
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