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Leveling Up Transportation Projects with 3D Visualization and Gaming Technology
This cutting-edge technology is not just about creating visually appealing models; it’s about transforming how we design, analyze, and communicate complex transportation projects.
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Putting Humans in the Driver’s Seat of Machine Learning
We’ve developed a framework that demystifies the process of integrating machine learning into transportation engineering and planning, with human decision-makers staying in the driver’s seat.
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The Infrastructure Bill Passes: How Will the Money Get into Transportation Agencies’ Hands?
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed by the House of Representatives on November 5, 2021. What does this mean for state and local agencies?
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Managing E-Bikes on Multi-Use Paths
Should e-bikes be allowed everywhere bicycles can go? Responses are divided, and not just at the personal opinion level-regulations also differ state by state.
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SJCOG Transportation Innovation Study
Optimizing Connectivity in the San Joaquin Region
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Assessing the Transportation Needs of a “Zoom Town”
What San Joaquin Council of Governments Learned Through Their Transportation Innovation Study
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Advancing Transportation Design Through Building Information Modeling (BIM)
We’re in the midst of what may be the next big shift in the way designs are produced and shared. Here’s what you need to know about the use of BIM and digital twins in transportation design.
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Urban Aerial Mobility Is Taking Off: Why Government Agencies Should Be Planning Today for More Transportation by Air
The transportation space is rapidly evolving, and the advancements of private companies like Uber and Amazon should be a signal to cities to plan now so they are not caught unprepared for urban aerial mobility.
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A New Fleet of Automated Shuttles is Coming to Lake Nona, Florida
As part of a BUILD grant for a multimodal network throughout Lake Nona, Florida, Tavistock Development Company is partnering with Beep, Inc. to create the “Move Nona” automated vehicle program, which will be one of the largest automated shuttle fleets in the world within a single community.
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2021 Will Be an Electrifying Year in Transportation
Read about the six factors accelerating electrification in transportation in 2021.
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River to Sea TPO Connected and Automated Vehicle Readiness Plan
Planning Today for the Technologies of Tomorrow
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How Transportation Agencies Can Set Themselves Up for Large-Scale ATSPM Deployment
Automated traffic signal performance measures (ATSPMs) are revolutionizing the way agency engineers view traffic management. These high-resolution data analytic tools pull from systems and components…
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Rick Dowling and Abby Morgan Talk Emerging Tech
The first national guidebook about the impacts of new technologies on land use and transportation was released in pre-publication form by Transportation Research Board October…
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How Connected & Automated Vehicles May Change Freeway Capacities
100% market penetration for fully connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) will likely be post-2050, and even then may be restricted to dedicated CAV-only facilities. However,…
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Using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Transportation Planning
You’re preparing for a public meeting to communicate the pros and cons of two different bike lane facility alternatives. You want thoughtful feedback that comes…
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Planning-Level Capacity Adjustments for Connected and Automated Vehicles: The Future is Now
Self-driving truck platoons are delivering goods, auto manufacturers and ride-share providers are racing to be the first to distribute autonomous vehicles to customers, and connected…
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What’s the Future of Parking Garages?
Vehicle storage facilities are responding to a changing transportation network
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Addressing Competition for Curbside Parking Spaces
parkDC: Penn Quarter/Chinatown is seeing success for five key reasons.
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