State Smart Transportation Initiative

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

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Households that own one fewer car and use public transit instead can save an average of $14,100 annually, with savings exceeding $18,400 in some high-cost metro areas.
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States across the country are suspending gas taxes to give drivers quick relief from surging pump prices. But these tax holidays cost governments millions, forcing states to draw from budget surpluses.
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Taking a fix-it-first approach, Virginia transportation leaders are considering cutting the state's main construction program, SMART SCALE, by about half to cover growing maintenance needs.
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While total U.S. traffic fatalities have fallen for four straight years, deaths among bicyclists and pedestrians jumped 29% and 5%, respectively, between 2020 and 2025.
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New research shows that remote work is shifting daily travel patterns away from regional commuting and closer to home. To adapt, transportation planners may need to shift focus from peak-period congestion relief toward local neighborhood accessibility.
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A new report from StreetLight finds that Americans walk 7 times more than they bike, averaging an estimated 151 pedestrian miles compared to 23 bicycle miles per person each year.
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As automated driving technology advances, it can actually become more dangerous because drivers tune out and fail to step in when something goes wrong. https://t.co/LNs0z6Pn3E

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Colorado's top transportation official, Shoshana Lew, joined advocates for a first-of-its-kind discussion on how the built environment shapes sustainable transportation.
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The White House wants to make it easier to run power, fiber, and other utilities along highway corridors. Learn more about state-led efforts in a recorded SSTI webinar.
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A commodities strategist says U.S. gasoline prices are likely to reach $5 a gallon, with diesel potentially reaching $7 to $9, adding to record fuel costs for households.
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Albuquerque and Portland, Oregon, are using speed sensors at traffic signals to give drivers traveling at or below the speed limit earlier green lights.
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PennDOT and Governor Shapiro are expanding Amtrak service between Pittsburgh and New York City, supported by more than $80 million in state investment.
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New IIHS research finds Waymo’s driverless vehicles had 68% lower police-reportable crash involvement rates than humans, though better national crash and VMT data are still needed.
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Federal transportation grants favor merit over politics, but under-resourced areas still struggle to compete. Direct technical support and simpler rules can help close the gap.
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Texas spent nearly $3 billion widening Houston’s Katy Freeway, but within three years, commute times were up to 51% longer. https://t.co/FVnj4c5svT

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One year since it opened, Amtrak's Mardi Gras line is set to hit 150,000 riders—more than double the original projections. The service is bringing more visitors and economic activity to cities along the Gulf Coast.
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As federal transportation policy shifts away from sustainability, California is putting up $35 million in grants for climate resilience, multimodal transit, and underserved communities.
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A new AAA study finds that many drivers view speed limits as appropriate but don’t think strict compliance is necessary. Instead, they often judge safe speeds by the flow of traffic and confidence in their own ability to drive safely.
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Electric bicycles are a growing concern, but that misses the larger threat posed by cars. Of 310 e-bike-related deaths from 2017 to 2024, just 6% involved a pedestrian, while 55% involved a motor vehicle.
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New York State is putting congestion pricing revenue toward a subway station renewal that will pilot the nation’s first transit thermal energy network. The project could cool subway platforms while capturing excess heat to warm nearby public buildings.
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