On Monday June 15th, the Coalition for Smarter Transportation will host a webinar on the INVEST in America ACT. CoaST staff will review the House transportation reauthorization proposal known as the INVEST Act. In addition to a review, CoaST staff will answer any questions and discuss next steps as we look to impact this important legislation…
University Transportation Center Spotlight Webinar Thursday May 14th 11:00am ET Register Here The University Transportation Centers (UTCs) are where innovation begins. UTCs are training the transportation workforce for the 21st century, developing ways to improve the design, construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, and improving the safety of the transportation system. We will hear from several universities about how they are…
Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) introduced the next COVID-19 response legislation entitled the HEROs Act. The legislation is more than a $3 trillion package (CAREs was a $2 trillion package). The legislation includes more than $1 trillion dollars for State and local governments, funding for hospitals and frontline workers, and additional funding for individuals that can amount…
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) has released its annual bridge report which looks at the condition of bridges across the nation. The report shows 230,000 U.S. bridges are in need of repair and 46,000 are “structurally deficient” and in poor condition as another example of why we can’t wait to invest in our…
The Coalition for Smarter Transportation applauds the work of local advocates The Coalition for Smarter Growth on their three year effort to require flexible commuter benefits in Washington DC. On April 7, 2020, the Washington DC City Council unanimously approved the Transportation Benefits Equity Act (B23-148). This new law will allow an employee who is…
The United States Department of Transportation has made available roughly $5 million for the creation of four new tier one university transportation center (UTC) programs. The funding was a part of the FY ’20 transportation appropriations bill that passed at the end of last year. The notice specifically calls for Universities to make proposals based…
Register Here The Coalition for Smarter Transportation is thrilled to be a partner and presenting in this years CommuteCon – The Science of Smart Commuting – Hosted by RideAmigos Explore the Science of Smart Commuting Science is emerging as a driving force behind smart commuting initiatives worldwide. At CommuteCon 2020 you can hear from and…
This is the final update to this blog — for more information, please visit the CoaST COVID-19 Resource Page April 2, 12:30 PM The FTA has released apportionments for CARES funding. Additional information can be found below Cares Urban Apportionments FTA Release and Additional Tables March 27, 7:00PM Agreement has been finalized and the legislation…
March 23 — In response to numerous calls and requests for information, the Coalition for Smarter Transportation is developing a telework resources page. The purpose of the page is to provide a website that employers, policymakers, and others can visit and get access to information, best practices, and case studies. This page has been developed…
On March 18, 2020, The Federal Transit Administration announced an $11 million Notice of Funding Opportunity under the AIM Initiative to support and advance innovation in the transit industry. AIM challenge grants will help transit agencies explore new service models that provide more efficient and frequent service, which will help retain riders. As a funding partner, FTA…