State Smart Transportation Initiative
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SSTI supports state transportation agencies committed to sustainability, equity, and transparent governance.
Madison, WI
Joined March 2013
When a new light rail station opened in Japan, nearby residents increased their daily step count by nearly 800 on average. https://t.co/58Sz6WitxN
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Federal investments are expanding vehicle charging, clean freight, public transit, and street safety. These programs have contributed to $4.6 billion in domestic manufacturing and over 14,400 jobs. https://t.co/91lDZnvws1
chargingusforward.com
A report from CHARGE and Atlas Public Policy finds that clean transportation programs worth billions are cutting costs, creating good-paying jobs, and protecting public health. Four sectoral analyses...
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A review of California’s travel demand models finds many are outdated, poorly documented, and miss key factors like post-pandemic travel habits and land use changes. https://t.co/0aexkIBEiC
ssti.us
In California, where travel demand models often guide project-level decisions and analysis, a new report finds many are outdated, poorly documented, and ill-suited to the purposes agencies sometimes...
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Maryland DOT has proposed record spending on sidewalks, bike lanes, and accessible trails. https://t.co/mM2cgIVKa9
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Researchers have introduced a new Winter Walkability Audit Tool to assess how winter conditions affect walkability. The tool was piloted reliably in Alberta in 2023.
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DelDOT is incorporating equity into planning and project prioritization, according to a new case study. The agency uses its Equity Analysis Tool and other measures to pursue its goals. https://t.co/LsST4s20R4
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In most states, charging an EV at home costs about half as much as fueling a gas car, though fast charging is pricier. On the West Coast, however, fast charging often matches or even beats gas prices. https://t.co/mSxD3Ge9Gq
nytimes.com
Charging an electric car battery is usually cheaper than going to the gas pump. But it depends on where you live.
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Frequent driveways and higher traffic speeds led to more bike and pedestrian crashes in Albuquerque. Researchers say better access management could make streets safer. https://t.co/bFjQWNt312
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California’s SB 79 sets new housing standards near major transit. The law allows for multifamily development within a half mile of transit stations, overriding restrictive local zoning limits. https://t.co/5opIsdSOnE
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The U.S. spends a quarter of its highway funds on new construction despite a $1 trillion repair backlog. Evidence shows that investing in maintenance and rehabilitation not only creates more jobs but also strengthens local economies. https://t.co/ruYA3VeGRz
ssti.us
The U.S. faces a $1 trillion backlog of roads and bridges needing repair, according to FHWA. Yet we still spend roughly $27 billion per year (25% of the total) expanding and building new highways....
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Many North American transit-oriented developments still prioritize car use. Wide roads and large parking lots near transit stops undermine their purpose. https://t.co/AjmuwlFJIS
nextcity.org
Op-ed: Transit-oriented developments across North America continue to be designed with cars in mind, dooming our transit systems.
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In Minnesota, road design changes are helping drivers slow down as they move from highways to lower-speed areas. Roundabouts, medians, and two-way turn lanes have all been effective. https://t.co/NlnENlG9d5
journals.sagepub.com
Recent approaches to speed management have shifted from focusing on the 85th percentile speed to a more comprehensive, safety-focused approach. This new approac...
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New AI tools can help cities reduce traffic congestion and make travel safer. They can analyze real-time data, adjust traffic signals, and even detect road damage. https://t.co/NGGuVgSLLI
route-fifty.com
COMMENTARY | Amid growing congestion, the technology holds promise for cities and their transportation planners, although the benefits and risks must be carefully weighed.
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Illinois DOT is expanding its intern-to-hire program to address their engineer shortage. New civil engineers can accrue time toward state benefits during their internships. https://t.co/xAFy6IaZeG
newschannel20.com
The state of Illinois is expanding its intern-to-hire program to include engineering positions with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). This initi
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Even a small sea level rise in Hawaii could reduce access to services, with transportation bottlenecks hitting seniors hardest. https://t.co/WcCsXOiFLz
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Efficiency gains have cut emissions per mile, but not enough to offset rising travel demand. Transportation emissions are projected to rise in half of U.S. states. https://t.co/suPsU07PnP
ssti.us
Advances in technology have made transportation more energy efficient in recent decades, lowering emissions per mile and per unit of freight. But according to a new study, those efficiency gains...
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Framing environmentally friendly driving as safer encourages drivers to use those fuel-saving practices more effectively than emphasizing environmental or economic gains does. https://t.co/unIG5FsOej
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State agencies met in Minneapolis last month to advance tools for modeling emissions. SSTI and Georgetown Climate Center brought together states working to integrate emissions analysis into the transportation planning cycle. If your agency wants to know more, email info@ssti.us.
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A MassDOT study identified a "woonerf," where people walking, biking, and driving share the same space, as a potential solution to frequent crashes and flooding at an intersection on Martha's Vineyard. https://t.co/OwQNaL2jdc
mass.streetsblog.org
On Martha’s Vineyard, MassDOT is collaborating with the Town of Tisbury to address safety problems as well as increasing flood risks from sea level rise around Beach Road and the Five Corners...
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Caltrans released a new Transportation Analysis Framework for evaluating how highway investments affect travel demand and the environment. https://t.co/JZuuSDL2TM
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