TPB News This Car Free Day, try out travel modes that might help you avoid back-ups Sep 13, 2016 A recent TPB traffic analysis showed that September is one of the worst months for traffic in the Washington area. It also showed that “September Shock,” the change from summertime traffic back to business-as-usual commuting, routinely results in jumps in travel delay of 15-45%. The good news for drivers is that the region has many more ways to get around besides driving alone, some of which can help travelers avoid traffic altogether. Car Free Day gives drivers a chance to try other options.
TPB News Get ready for traffic to pick back up as part of "September Shock" Aug 30, 2016 Next week marks the beginning of what area traffic experts have dubbed “September Shock,” the month-long phenomenon in which traffic delays on the region’s roadways bounce back in a big way from their annual summertime lull. This jump is one of the most predictable and pronounced traffic events of the year, according to a recent analysis by researchers at the TPB.
TPB News Change things up. Go car free or car-lite Sept. 22! Aug 23, 2016 How will you get to work on Thursday, September 22? Will you drive? Take transit? Bicycle or walk? How about those non-work trips, like errands, meeting up with friends, picking up the kids, or grocery shopping?
TPB News Learn about transportation project prioritization at the Sept. 15 TIP Forum Aug 23, 2016 Ever wonder how area transportation agencies prioritize and fund major projects and programs? Or which projects are slated for funding and construction in the next few years? On September 15, the TPB will host a public forum to shed greater light on the prioritization process and to take a closer look at the region’s six-year transportation spending plan, known as the Transportation Improvement Program, or TIP.
TPB News These newly funded bicycle and pedestrian projects in Maryland will advance regional priorities Aug 9, 2016 Five bicycle and pedestrian projects in Maryland set to receive $1.1 million in federal funding will advance several key regional transportation priorities, including expanding travel options, connecting and strengthening Activity Centers, and serving disadvantaged communities.
TPB News Updated Freight Plan points to a future with more people--and more delivery trucks on area roads Jul 26, 2016 To make deliveries happen as safely and efficiently as possible, freight movement must be considered as part of regional transportation and land-use planning and decisionmaking. To aid that effort, the TPB recently adopted a major update to the National Capital Region Freight Plan, a resource the TPB first developed in 2010. The updated Freight Plan highlights the importance of freight to the region’s economy and to the quality of life of the people who live here.
TPB News Workshop highlights best practices in designing separated bike lanes Jul 26, 2016 In an effort to get more people to ride for everyday transportation, cities and counties in the Washington region have started to build more bicycling facilities that make it safer and less stressful to ride. One main facility type that achieves this is known as the separated bike lane, which uses curbs, bollards, or other dividers to separate slower bicycle traffic from faster moving automobile traffic.
TPB News ICYMI: July 20 TPB meeting Jul 26, 2016 At its meeting on July 20, the TPB took action on three items, including approval of an update to the regional Freight Plan and a proclamation of this year’s Car Free Day event. The main focus of the meeting was a monthly update on Metro’s intensive, yearlong SafeTrack maintenance program. The update summarized lessons learned so far by area jurisdictions and transportation agencies during the first few SafeTrack work surges.
TPB News How SafeTrack has impacted traffic on area roadways so far Jul 19, 2016 Analysts at the TPB have examined hour-by-hour traffic patterns on area roadways during the first four “safety surges” of Metro’s aggressive, yearlong SafeTrack maintenance program. The analysis reveals some noteworthy impacts that could help traffic management agencies, transit providers, employers, and daily commuters plan for future disruptions.
TPB News Freight Plan, Car Free Day, and SafeTrack are all on the July 20 TPB agenda Jul 12, 2016 The agenda isn’t packed, but a few noteworthy actions and briefings are coming up at the Transportation Planning Board’s next meeting on July 20. The full agenda and meeting materials will be posted online the Thursday before the meeting. For now, here’s a quick preview of what’s coming up.