State Smart Transportation Initiative

SSTI supports state transportation agencies committed to sustainability, equity, and transparent governance.

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Cities across the U.S. are experimenting with new ways to fund sidewalk improvements, from Beaumont’s $58 million bond program to South Bend’s sidewalk reimbursement initiative.
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Caltrans is part of a statewide initiative to study how road pricing can reduce congestion.
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Rising gas prices have exposed the flaws in how transportation infrastructure is funded. The fourth part of our Transportation Disrupted series examines why temporary fixes like gas tax holidays fail to address deeper funding challenges.
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A new report finds it would cost U.S. cities $4.6 trillion over 20 years to build world-class transit systems. That sounds steep until you compare it to the $6.3 trillion already allocated to highways during the same period.
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Opposition to paid parking isn't just about the price. New research finds it depends heavily on institutional trust and whether residents believe the money is spent fairly and transparently.
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Walking and transit go hand in hand. On most everyday transit trips, riders spend nearly half or more of their time as pedestrians—walking, waiting, or transferring.
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Bike infrastructure on smaller streets can boost safety and comfort, as Washington D.C. showed with a new shared lane design on narrow streets. Nationwide, 61% of painted bike lanes are high-stress, on wide roads with fast traffic.
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Policies that encourage smaller vehicles could reduce consumer costs, traffic deaths, energy demand, and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new ITDP report.
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Extreme heat can change how transit riders use the system. People take more rides earlier in the morning and much fewer during midday hours.
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Americans are buying 5% fewer gallons of gasoline than a year ago due to higher prices. Oil supply has dropped at least 10% due to the war in Iran.
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New state laws are pushing highway projects to offset added driving and emissions through investments in transit, biking, and walking.
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A new study finds transportation engineering textbooks largely overlook induced demand, potentially leaving future engineers unprepared for modern transportation challenges.
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Pedestrians in D.C., especially children, are more likely to be hit near schools than anywhere else in the city. The risk was highest in lower income neighborhoods, according to a recent Washington Post analysis.
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One study found that states that loosened relicensing policies for older drivers saw higher crash rates among drivers 65 to 74.
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Many households are being priced out of car ownership as automakers focus on higher-profit SUVs and affordable cars disappear. It is a reminder why frequent transit, safe streets for walking and biking, and shared mobility matter.
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Maryland is looking at 134 acres of state-owned land for transit-oriented development around Baltimore. Its first site could produce 400 new homes and $27 million in tax revenues.
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California's landmark environmental law is changing how planners review new development, using vehicle miles traveled rather than congestion to measure traffic impacts. Researchers say better tools and stronger guidance could bolster its impact.
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Illinois DOT is working with the University of Illinois to identify native species to plant on roadside property that can support pollinators and even reduce snow drifting.
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Bike networks may matter more than individual bike lanes in boosting ridership. One study found that effect of network density was more than 4 times that of installing a new project.
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People often cross where it makes sense, not just at intersections. A new Milwaukee study shows why better midblock data could help agencies design safer streets.
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