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
TPB News TLC PeerX recap: Showcasing projects that aim to fill gaps in the region's bike network Dec 13, 2016 About 40 local planners from across the region gathered on December 8 to share innovative bicycle and pedestrian planning ideas and experiences learned through technical assistance projects funded by the TPB’s Transportation/Land Use Connections (TLC) program. The event, "Fill in the Gaps: Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Across the Region," featured six guest speakers, all of whom highlighted projects that aimed to fill in gaps in the region's bicycle and pedestrian networks.
TPB News Pre-Thanksgiving traffic slowdowns reached their worst point Tuesday evening Dec 1, 2016 TPB traffic researchers looked at how traffic conditions on area roadways played out in the days leading up to Thanksgiving Day. Their analysis points to the best and worst times for holiday getaway travelers to hit the road on their way out of town.
TPB News TLC PeerX: How local planners are filling gaps in the region's bike network Nov 22, 2016 Planners from across the region will soon gather to share innovative bicycle and pedestrian planning ideas and experiences learned through technical assistance projects funded by the TPB’s Transportation/Land Use Connections (TLC) program. The next Peer Exchange event will be held December 8 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Main Library in the District of Columbia. The event will focus on projects and approaches aimed at filling gaps in the region’s bicycle network.
TPB News What TPB members and the public liked (or didn't) about the 2016 CLRP Amendment Nov 22, 2016 A review of more than 450 written public comments and more than an hour of in-person public comment and board discussion preceded a final vote by the TPB on November 16 to amend the region’s Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan (CLRP).
TPB News Championing traffic incident management in the National Capital Region Nov 8, 2016 At some point, most drivers have experienced a traffic back-up caused by a crash or some other incident. The faster that first responders can get to the scene and the sooner the incident is cleared, the sooner the rest of traffic can move along its way. At a recent half-day conference, TPB members and other regional officials gathered to learn more about ongoing traffic incident management efforts in the region and what leaders can do to champion further enhancements.
TPB News A final vote on the 2016 CLRP Amendment is coming up at the Nov. 16 TPB meeting Nov 8, 2016 The Transportation Planning Board is scheduled to meet at noon on Wednesday, November 16. The main action at the meeting will be a final series of votes to amend the region’s Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan (CLRP) and approve a two-year update of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)—both of which are core TPB responsibilities under federal metropolitan planning regulations.
TPB News Campaign reminds us that shorter days require more caution on the roads Nov 8, 2016 The region’s Street Smart pedestrian and bicyclist safety awareness program kicked off its fall campaign November 4 reminding drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians that the shorter days of fall and winter require more caution to stay safe. Twice a year the TPB along with its member jurisdictions work with law enforcement to raise awareness of the importance of traffic safety laws in keeping all travelers safe.