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Cities rethink transportation due to drop in young...

Amanda Bayhi - May 15, 2013

(Photo: Adam Fagen / Flickr) As young Americans shy away from cars and lean more on alternative forms of transportation, ...

Tesla Model S earns top ratings from Consumer Reports

Amanda Bayhi - May 10, 2013

Tesla Model S Tesla’s Model S electric sedan has earned top scores from Consumer Reports’ test Ratings. The car outranks ...

Massachusetts to implement all-electronic toll-taking

Amanda Bayhi - May 08, 2013

Drivers slow down to 15 mph at a toll booth in Massachusetts. (Photo: Flickr) Massachusetts is following Los Angeles’ lead ...

Roads can be dangerous places for returning soldiers

John Latta - May 06, 2013

Wars can deliver so many disturbing stories to those of us at home. This one from the Washington Post is ...

Let’s start ramping up reauthorization pressure

John Latta - May 02, 2013

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has, helpfully, stated the obvious. The CBO is essentially confirming for us that when reauthorization rolls ...

Washington ranked top bike friendly state for 6th...

Amanda Bayhi - May 02, 2013

Washington state is leading the nation with its ranking as the most bicycle friendly state in 2013. This is Washington's ...

A Private Bridge Funding Success Story

John Latta - Apr 29, 2013

Apparently it can be done. It is possible for states to find and work with private partners for transportation infrastructure projects. ...

Young Americans are driving less

Amanda Bayhi - Apr 25, 2013

Though traffic congestion has been on the rise since January, vehicle miles driven in America are nowhere near their pre-recession ...

FHWA Administrator Mendez: Safety is top priority in...

Amanda Bayhi - Apr 24, 2013

Safety is the top priority when considering new innovation in transportation and infrastructure, Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez said in ...