TPB News How proximity to transportation options affects how you get around—and where you choose to live or work Oct 11, 2016 A new slice of data from the TPB’s latest State of the Commute survey paints a picture of the relationship between how close people live to various transportation options, like transit and HOV or Express lanes, and what modes they use to get to work. The survey is carried out every three years by the TPB’s Commuter Connections program to better understand how commuters get to and from work and what they think of their commutes.
TPB News Finding a carpool just got easier—and faster Sep 27, 2016 CarpoolNow is a new free app that matches drivers and riders through their smartphones in the way that ride-hailing companies find you a driver. Commuter Connections, a TPB program focused on promoting travel modes other than driving alone, developed the app as another way for commuters to connect with others going in the same direction to carpool.
TPB News ICYMI: Sept. 21 TPB Meeting Sep 27, 2016 The TPB took no formal actions at its September 21 meeting. However, it did receive informational briefings on a number of items, including the launch of a new ridematching app from Commuter Connections, new data on regional commuting trends, and local preparations for upcoming SafeTrack maintenance work on Metro.
TPB News Four ways commuting in the Washington region has (or hasn't) changed in the last three years Sep 21, 2016 Earlier this year, the TPB’s Commuter Connections program carried out its latest State of the Commute survey, a triennial look at how Washington area commuters get to and from work each day and what they think of their commutes.
TPB News New commuting data and another SafeTrack update are on the Sept. 21 TPB agenda Sep 13, 2016 The Transportation Planning Board is scheduled to meet at noon on Wednesday, September 21. The official agenda and all meeting materials will be posted on the Thursday before the meeting. Here is a quick preview of what’s coming up:
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.