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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
The Federal Highway Administration announced the FY 2018 Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies (ATCMTD) grant award winners. This program provides municipal governments with funding for innovative transportation programs that serve to operate and manage our transportation system better. FHWA awarded $53 million to 10 projects. The ATCMTD program was authorized as a part of the…
The Eno Foundation released a report regarding the changing mobility landscape. Eno also developed an infographic that accompanies this report From the Report Summary: Cities, states, and metro areas throughout the United States are going through a period of profound change and transition that is having enormous impacts on public transit. Demographic and cultural…
The Coalition for Smarter Transportation is a proud supporter of CommuteCon, a half-day free online conference that features people focused on finding smart, sustainable solutions to big mobility challenges. The event, hosted by CoaST member RideAmigos takes place February 13. Registration is required (register below) Free Registration is Still Open for CommuteCon! Join us live for…
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a report highlighting numerous projects that use incentives to expand commuter options. This report primarily focuses on app-based systems that encourage drivers to encourage driver to: Carpool Drive before of after rush-hour Take transit This report features the work of numerous CoaST members and can be found here:
The Coalition for Smarter Transportation has unveiled a webtool kit that includes a variety of resources for agencies looking to incorporate trip planning and multimodal fare media payment. Included in the toolkit are spotlights of a variety of products and services that are available to agencies. In addition, the Coalition for Smarter Transportation has included other…