TPB News Changes are coming to the way the TPB analyzes transportation equity Jan 25, 2017 TPB planners are working on a new approach to analyzing the region’s long-range transportation plan to satisfy long-standing federal Title VI requirements and Environmental Justice guidelines. These federal measures aim to protect minority and low-income populations from discrimination and disproportionate adverse impacts of federally funded programs.
TPB News ICYMI: Jan. 18 TPB Meeting Jan 25, 2017 The TPB took a few formal actions at its January 18 meeting, including appointing new members to its Citizens Advisory Committee. It also discussed the next phase of work of its Long-Range Plan Task Force. The board deferred until February a final vote to endorse a map that will aid in assessing the impacts of the region’s transportation plans on low-income and minority communities.
TPB News Ride-hailing apps are changing how people get to the region's airports Jan 10, 2017 In 2015, fewer local air passengers used a private car, taxis, or Metrorail to get to the region’s three major airports. New ride-hailing options like Uber and Lyft are thought to be the main cause of these changes.
TPB News TPB engineers, analysts, and planners will be at TRB this year—and sharing what they learn! Jan 6, 2017 Two dozen TPB engineers, analysts, and planners will attend this year's Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. They will attend sessions, participating in committee meetings, or present research.
TPB News TPB News in 2016: A look back at our top stories Dec 27, 2016 As 2016 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the top TPB News stories of the year. Over the next few weeks we’ll be highlighting our favorite articles and those that were most popular among our readers.
TPB News Special guests and a new Environmental Justice methodology are coming up at the Dec. 21 TPB meeting Dec 13, 2016 The Transportation Planning Board is scheduled to meet at noon on Wednesday, December 21. The official agenda and all meeting materials will be posted on the Thursday before the meeting. Here’s a quick preview of what’s coming up
TPB News TLC PeerX recap: Showcasing projects that aim to fill gaps in the region's bike network Dec 13, 2016 About 40 local planners from across the region gathered on December 8 to share innovative bicycle and pedestrian planning ideas and experiences learned through technical assistance projects funded by the TPB’s Transportation/Land Use Connections (TLC) program. The event, "Fill in the Gaps: Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Across the Region," featured six guest speakers, all of whom highlighted projects that aimed to fill in gaps in the region's bicycle and pedestrian networks.
TPB News Pre-Thanksgiving traffic slowdowns reached their worst point Tuesday evening Dec 1, 2016 TPB traffic researchers looked at how traffic conditions on area roadways played out in the days leading up to Thanksgiving Day. Their analysis points to the best and worst times for holiday getaway travelers to hit the road on their way out of town.
TPB News TLC PeerX: How local planners are filling gaps in the region's bike network Nov 22, 2016 Planners from across the region will soon gather to share innovative bicycle and pedestrian planning ideas and experiences learned through technical assistance projects funded by the TPB’s Transportation/Land Use Connections (TLC) program. The next Peer Exchange event will be held December 8 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Main Library in the District of Columbia. The event will focus on projects and approaches aimed at filling gaps in the region’s bicycle network.
TPB News What TPB members and the public liked (or didn't) about the 2016 CLRP Amendment Nov 22, 2016 A review of more than 450 written public comments and more than an hour of in-person public comment and board discussion preceded a final vote by the TPB on November 16 to amend the region’s Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan (CLRP).