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In his blog today, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood describes the uniform rail standards (announced yesterday) as a boon for American manufacturing – one that will create jobs, save money, and improve efficiency. He writes: You see, a uniform standard means that any manufacturer can compete to build this infrastructure; it’s a level playing field. And . . . → Read More: Secretary LaHood comments on new uniform rail standards From the USDOT press release: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the first-ever uniform technical standards for the manufacture of high-speed intercity passenger rail cars, a development that will enhance the ability of U.S. manufacturers to compete in what is set to become a burgeoning industry. “As part of the Obama Administration’s focus . . . → Read More: USDOT Announces New, Uniform High-Speed Rail Design Standard ICMA has released a comprehensive 229-page planning and design guide, Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context-Sensitive Approach. The report was recently approved as a recommended practice of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). [T]his report focuses on applying the concepts and principles in the planning and design of urban thoroughfares—facilities commonly designated by the conventional functional classifications . . . → Read More: Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context-Sensitive Approach Applications for HUD’s Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program are due just before midnight on August 23. Grant Deadline: August 23, 2010, 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time Find out more about the program … Continue reading Grant Deadline: HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program Earlier this week, Secretary LaHood announced that DOT received application requests for high-speed rail funds exceeding $8.5 billion. Available funding for FY2010 is $2.3 billion. From the DOT press release: In an overwhelming show of support for the Administration’s high-speed rail initiative, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced that the Federal Railroad . . . → Read More: Application requests for USDOT high-speed rail funding exceed $8.5 billion Land located on the fringe of an urban region is often less expensive than land located closer to downtown. Many planners and sustainability leaders know, however, that those land prices can hide higher costs of transportation. The cost of driving long distances to reach work, school, or the grocery store can add up fast An updated tool . . . → Read More: New tool helps consumers see how location impacts transportation costs |
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