Millions of dollars’ worth of government contracts and increased opportunities for an infusion of private capital through public-private partnerships (P3s) in the United States will result from the announcement today of the recipients of $500 million in Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants. Forty communities in 32 states and two U.S. territories were awarded […]
In a world of drone package delivery and self-driving cars, it’s clear that all kinds of everyday activities are being impacted by technology. That’s especially true when it comes to transportation. Mobile app-based ridesharing is a trend that has tremendous energy behind it … and, it has created a few road bumps along the way. […]
It took eight long years, but stable, moderate spending and revenue growth in most state budgets have returned to the level prior to the Great Recession. A report from the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) this week notes that state budgets for Fiscal Year 2016 as a whole have finally returned to their […]
FEMA to require states to pay into disaster assistance fund The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is considering the establishment of a financial obligation that states would be required to make before becoming eligible for public assistance after a disaster. In short, FEMA wants every state to invest in disaster mitigation. Public comments on the […]
An estimated 231 million travelers will take flight this summer on U.S. airlines alone – up 4 percent from last summer’s high of 222 million passengers. International flights will add about 30 million additional travelers. While exciting times may begin once passengers step off the planes, getting inside the airplanes to take off will require […]
Population growth is good for cities in so many ways. More jobs and economic vitality – public officials tend to love growth. But, there are detriments as well. With more citizens to serve, infrastructure and resources get stretched very quickly. There is rarely enough revenue to cover the need for increased resources and services. That […]
Traffic congestion – it’s a major cause of headaches and heartburn for U.S. transportation officials and the motoring public. With transportation infrastructure funding steadily declining, “innovation” has become the buzz word as government officials seek ways to mitigate growing traffic problems nationwide. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is taking innovation to a new level. […]