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This week, MPO Executive Director Tegin Teich appeared on a panel of policy experts at a Boston City Council hearing on the possibility of instituting congestion pricing in the Boston area. Tegin discussed research by MPO staff examining the benefits, opportunities, and challenges public agencies faced in implementing roadway pricing programs in urban areas across the U.S. MPO staff highlighted four key considerations for the successful implementation of roadway pricing programs: ‣ Building buy-in for policies throughout the planning and design of programs ‣ Setting prices strategically to change travel behavior and reduce congestion ‣ Designing strategies to mitigate burdens on low-income communities ‣ Continuous evaluation and data collection to improve policies Read the MPO’s report, Learning From Roadway Pricing Experiences, at bostonmpo.org/trending. Through further policy research and analysis, the MPO will continue contributing to the knowledge base around congestion pricing so that policymakers have the necessary data and information as they consider these strategies and what could work for the Boston area.

From the Cab, Carolinas Association for Passenger Trains May 2024 newsletter (shared with permission) Martin Wheeler, President Don Yehle, Editor What If NC Received Additional Funding for Its Corridor Studies? TRAIN INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCELERATION ACT: S 821 Senate Bill S 821, currently in the NC Senate's Rules Committee, aims to provide additional funding on top of the $500,000 per corridor already allotted through the FRA's Corridor ID Program. No local match is required. This legislation seeks to increase funding for FRA Corridor ID projects on 7 corridors in North Carolina. If passed, each corridor, including Wilmington to Raleigh, would receive an extra one million dollars. Those interested in showing support should reach out to the Governor, State Representatives, and Senators, especially members of Transportation Committees. It would also be appropriate to seek support from City Councils, County Commissions, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Rural Planning Organizations, and Chambers of Commerce. The seven proposed rail corridors are: - Charlotte to Washington, D.C. - Charlotte to Atlanta, GA - Charlotte to Kings Mountain - Winston Salem to Raleigh - Fayetteville to Raleigh - Wilmington to Raleigh - Asheville to Salisbury https://lnkd.in/gXyk8sQG

The Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning (RIDSP) is working on a limited update of our state’s long-range transportation plan (LRTP). An LRTP is a federally-required plan that sets the vision for a multi-modal transportation system – our roads, bridges, public transit, bike paths, sidewalks, ports, and more - over a minimum of 20 years. Your valuable feedback will help identify the state’s needs, challenges, and opportunities, informing the vision, strategies, and projects included in the final plan. https://hubs.ly/Q02KQJlL0

On Monday, the Lancaster County Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) will meet to consider amendments to 11 transit projects and 4 highway & bridge projects on the Lancaster MPO’s 2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a list of federal and state-funded transportation projects in Lancaster County over the next four years. These are the first amendments propose for the 2025 TIP, which began on October 1, 2024 at the beginning of the 2025 Federal Fiscal Year (FFY). Most of the amendments propose moving funding from the 2024 FFY to the 2025 FFY. You can learn more about the TIP here: https://lnkd.in/eEGp_PdT Note: The below graphic is not a comprehensive list of proposed amendments. More information will be made available on our website prior to the meeting at https://lnkd.in/eQsRVhQ7

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved over $2 billion for statewide transportation improvements, including $483 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and approximately $443 million from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). These investments aim to enhance safety, sustainability, and mobility across California's transportation network, supporting projects like highway rehabilitation, ramp upgrades, and pedestrian infrastructure enhancements. https://lnkd.in/gsZxq_73 #CaltransFunding #InfrastructureInvestment #TransportationImprovement

Here is an awesome idea for Justin Trudeau. He should increase the carbon tax on April 1. He should continue to charge tax on the tax (GST). Then, instead of using our money to do things that we want, like, oh, I dunno - build roads, he should use our money to fly around the world on a private jet. Shall we put that to a vote? Shall we make it a nonconfidence vote? #politics #energy #Canada #hypocrisy #transportation #government

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At the same time, many automakers are pulling back on the number of EVs they are producing because of a lack of infrastructure to support these cars. What are your thoughts? "MORPC has been awarded a $15-million grant from the Federal Highway Administration to expand #EVinfrastructure across central Ohio. The federal grant...will facilitate the expansion of #EVChargingStations at 62 locations across 13 counties with a focus on underserved urban and rural areas. The overall goal is to increase accessibility to charging stations, reduce carbon emissions, and support central Ohio's transition to #sustainabletransportation." #federalgrants #electricvehicles

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 2671 - DRIVE Act Policy: Transportation and Public Works Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eyhyJ2UX The DRIVE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2671, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that focuses on transportation infrastructure and funding. The bill aims to provide long-term funding for transportation projects across the country, including highways, bridges, and public transportation systems. One of the key provisions of the DRIVE Act is the establishment of a new formula-based program called the Transportation Infrastructu...

🚧 Pennsylvania is Investing in Better Roads and Bridges! 🚧 Governor Josh Shapiro recently highlighted Pennsylvania’s commitment to improving infrastructure, announcing that over 200 poor bridges were replaced or repaired last year — the most in the nation! 🏗️ Key initiatives include: 🔧 Reallocating state police funding for infrastructure 💰 Providing multimodal funds for local projects 🌉 Securing federal funds for more bridge replacements While progress has been made, challenges remain with 110 bridges still in poor condition. Shapiro emphasized the need for federal support and urged action on mass transit funding. https://lnkd.in/eQvkPgK2