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The changes may substantially impact what sort of projects will be selected in the program going forward, with more of a focus on sustainable, economically beneficial projects. The addition of programs, such as funding for urban circulators, may also play a major role in how New Starts/Small Starts decisions will be made in the future.
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Over the past century, public transportation has evolved through innovation in areas such as technology, social policy, legislation, regulation and funding. The following are the perspectives of inudstry notables on what they deem as key innovations of the past century.
Read More →While it is easy to blame the lack of dedicated funding for slowing down projects and causing uncertainty, consultants remain optimistic that they can help public transit agencies fill the gap by utilizing its expertise from other regions around the world. Many are hopeful the younger generation entering the workforce will help grow public transit usage.
Read More →The application process for three discretionary programs has been streamlined into the single Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program opportunity.
Read More →Will provide critical transportation for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, the economically-disadvantaged and rural residents.
Read More →Combining three major discretionary grant programs into one Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant opportunity reduces the burden for state and local applicants and increases the pipeline of “shovel-worthy” projects that are now possible because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Read More →The move effectively halts the state’s efforts to mandate zero-emission vehicle adoption for medium- and heavy-duty fleets under the Clean Air Act framework.
Read More →Revenue, ridership and revitalization are at the core of transit-oriented development, which is why it’s gaining momentum across the U.S. Here is a closer look at some of the country’s high-profile projects.
Read More →From Clarksburg, W.Va., to Mitchell, S.D., to Presque Isle, Maine, public transit fills a key transportation niche, especially for the elderly and low income. For operators, small buses are the best fit.
Read More →Today’s autonomous vehicles require hand-labeled 3-D maps, but a new system enables navigation with just GPS and sensors.
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