Commentary: IBTTA Tolling Points — Third-Party Support For Tolling Grows

This commentary was published by IBTTA and authored by Bill Cramer on August 27th, 2019. https://www.ibtta.org/blog/third-party-support-tolling-grows  The Coalition for Smarter Transportation is sharing this article as it was published: Third-Party Support For Tolling Grows By: Bill Cramer Post Date: August 27, 2019   For years now, IBTTA has been tracking and keeping in touch with…

Partner Event – CUTR Webinar – Shared Mobility, MaaS, and Public Transport with Dr. David Hensher – Sept 10th 7:00 EDT

Shared (Smart) Mobility, MaaS and Public Transport – A new Future! This talk focuses on Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and what it might mean for the future role of conventional public transport. We present evidence on potential user support for MaaS subscription plans and price points, as well some preliminary evidence on the interest…

The Coalition for Smarter Transportation Expresses Support for the Bi-Partisan ‘America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act’

The Coalition for Smarter Transportation Expresses Support for the Bi-Partisan ‘America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act’ The Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Highway Title Increases Funding for Highway Provisions by 27% and includes numerous provisions that will make our transportation system smarter and more resilient. (Washington, DC) The Coalition for Smarter Transportation (CoaST) issued the following statement of…

Coalition for Smarter Transportation Review of ‘America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019’

On Friday, August 2nd, the Coalition for Smarter Transportation will provide an overview of America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019. America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 provides a 27% increase in funding over the FAST-Act and serves as a reauthorization of the highway portions of the FAST-Act. The legislation provides new funding for a variety of…

Legislative Alert — Tell FTA to Extend the Buy America Waiver for Mini-vans

Legislative Alert: Minivan Buy America Waiver In May 2016, the FTA issued a partial Buy America waiver for the procurement of minivans used in vanpool programs. Specifically, the notice waived steel content requirements.  FTA did, however, require final assembly in the United States. The waiver is limited to contracts entered before September 30, 2019 or…

FTA to Host Webinar Tomorrow on Integrated Mobility Innovation Program Funding Opportunity – June 18 2:00 EDT

    On Tuesday, June 18, at 2 p.m. EDT, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will host a second webinar for potential applicants and other stakeholders interested in the Integrated Mobility Innovation (IMI) Demonstration Program. FTA staff will provide further information on the application process, key requirements, including data, and will answer frequently asked questions.…