TPB News ICYMI: Feb. 15 TPB Meeting Feb 21, 2017 The TPB’s February 15 meeting ran a half-hour over schedule as the board crafted a scope for the future work of its Long-Range Plan Task Force. The board also discussed the regional impacts of Metro’s proposed FY 2018 operating budget.
TPB News New federal performance rules for MPOs, explained Feb 21, 2017 New federal performance measurement requirements for metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) like the TPB mean new data and evaluation will provide additional ways to assess the transportation system’s performance.
TPB News How TLC helped jumpstart a trail project in Prince George's County Feb 7, 2017 Prince George’s County wanted to build a new walking and biking trail in the busy Central Avenue corridor. The TPB’s Transportation/Land-Use Connections (TLC) Program helped jumpstart the project.
TPB News Get to know the 2017 TPB Citizens Advisory Committee Jan 25, 2017 At its January 18 meeting, the TPB approved the newly appointed members to its Citizens Advisory Committee for 2017. The CAC’s two main charges are to promote public involvement in transportation planning for the region and to provide independent, region-oriented citizen advice to the TPB on transportation plans and issues.
TPB News Changes are coming to the way the TPB analyzes transportation equity Jan 25, 2017 TPB planners are working on a new approach to analyzing the region’s long-range transportation plan to satisfy long-standing federal Title VI requirements and Environmental Justice guidelines. These federal measures aim to protect minority and low-income populations from discrimination and disproportionate adverse impacts of federally funded programs.
TPB News ICYMI: Jan. 18 TPB Meeting Jan 25, 2017 The TPB took a few formal actions at its January 18 meeting, including appointing new members to its Citizens Advisory Committee. It also discussed the next phase of work of its Long-Range Plan Task Force. The board deferred until February a final vote to endorse a map that will aid in assessing the impacts of the region’s transportation plans on low-income and minority communities.
TPB News Ride-hailing apps are changing how people get to the region's airports Jan 10, 2017 In 2015, fewer local air passengers used a private car, taxis, or Metrorail to get to the region’s three major airports. New ride-hailing options like Uber and Lyft are thought to be the main cause of these changes.
TPB News TPB engineers, analysts, and planners will be at TRB this year—and sharing what they learn! Jan 6, 2017 Two dozen TPB engineers, analysts, and planners will attend this year's Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. They will attend sessions, participating in committee meetings, or present research.
TPB News TPB News in 2016: A look back at our top stories Dec 27, 2016 As 2016 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the top TPB News stories of the year. Over the next few weeks we’ll be highlighting our favorite articles and those that were most popular among our readers.
TPB News Special guests and a new Environmental Justice methodology are coming up at the Dec. 21 TPB meeting Dec 13, 2016 The Transportation Planning Board is scheduled to meet at noon on Wednesday, December 21. The official agenda and all meeting materials will be posted on the Thursday before the meeting. Here’s a quick preview of what’s coming up