On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 1:30 PM EDT, the Coalition for Smarter Transportation’s Telework Working Group will meet to discuss developing a work plan for the year. Discussion topics will include: Local policies to support/advocate Development of Webinars & Technical Assistance tools Response to Rollback of Federal Employee Telework Options (See CoaST Commentary) The…
On Monday, July 30, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) posted the Transportation Performance Management (TPM) Implementation Plan on the TPM website. According to USDOT, ‘The TPM Implementation Plan’ aims to support FHWA division offices, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other stakeholders with implementing TPM requirements through clear communication of overarching…
In a widely expected move, the Trump administration rolled back requirements on fuel efficiency standards. Specifically, the rule eliminates a Obama era policy that would have required automakers to reach a fleet-wide average of 51.4 miles per gallon by 2025. Under the proposed policy, fuel efficiency standards will be frozen through 2026. In its release, the…