State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

SSTI supports state transportation agencies committed to sustainability, equity, and transparent governance. ssti.us Madison, WI Joined March 2013

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

15 hours ago

Caltrans released a new Transportation Analysis Framework for evaluating how highway investments affect travel demand and the environment. dot.ca.gov/programs/susta…

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2 days ago

Using Google Maps? Walking and biking times are more reliable, with people reporting that driving and transit commutes take about five minutes longer than Google estimates. findingspress.org/article/143380…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

5 days ago

The number of cars in Seattle has flatlined since 2017, even as the population grew 10%, while households without cars increased by one-quarter. theurbanist.org/2025/09/07/whi…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

6 days ago

Driving is far more dangerous than taking transit, but media coverage and public perception often convince people otherwise. These misperceptions shape travel choices and contribute to higher crash risks. ssti.us/2025/09/23/mor…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

2 weeks ago

Transit is safer than driving for both crashes and crime. Sensationalized coverage and political rhetoric often distort perceptions, leading many to underestimate driving risks and overestimate the transit dangers. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

2 weeks ago

Maryland shows that state-led construction of vehicle charging stations can boost electric vehicle adoption, especially for plug-in hybrids. doi.org/10.1016/j.jtra…

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2 weeks ago

Americans are driving less, with total vehicle miles traveled barely surpassing 2019 levels and per capita driving still down, especially among younger adults. ssti.us/2025/09/09/dri…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

2 weeks ago

One in five Americans experience transportation insecurity, affecting more people than food insecurity, unmet medical needs, and housing instability. irp.wisc.edu/resource/alexa…

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3 weeks ago

A new Sustainable Communities Task Force will issue policy recommendations to reduce emissions and better align transportation and land use in California. Members include public agencies, CBOs, advocacy groups, universities, and rural voices. calsta.ca.gov/press-releases…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

3 weeks ago

Like major highways, adding local road capacity increases driving. Every 10% more lane-miles generates 1–3% more vehicle miles of travel depending on the neighborhood. doi.org/10.32866/001c.…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

3 weeks ago

States are moving past the outdated 85th percentile rule for setting speed limits. Ohio is among those now weighing roadway context and pedestrian and bike activity to allow safer speeds, with other states making similar changes. ssti.us/2025/09/09/mor…

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3 weeks ago

On Boston streets where separated bike lanes were installed, crashes involving bikes dropped 57%, and crashes involving only cars dropped 29%, according to a city analysis. boston.gov/sites/default/…

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4 weeks ago

Americans are 2.5 times more likely to die in a car crash than Canadians, largely because Americans drive more. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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4 weeks ago

A Massachusetts affordable housing developer found only 19% of clients could afford a major car repair, and just 27% without a car could borrow one or get a ride. mass.gov/the-people-and…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

4 weeks ago

Mixed-use developments cut driving by about one-third, and up to 80% in some regions, reducing car trips by around 50% over time. doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

a month ago

Electrifying public sector vehicles can make a real difference. In 15 Chinese cities, the switch led to a 4% improvement in air quality. doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

a month ago

Minnesota DOT is piloting “solar snow fences,” barriers that block drifting snow and generate enough electricity to melt up to two inches of snow per day. fox9.com/news/mndot-sol…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

a month ago

Denver has eliminated minimum parking requirements citywide, following state action that encouraged local reform. Other cities, including Chicago, have also revisited parking rules. ssti.us/2025/08/27/sta…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

a month ago

Connecticut DOT is reimagining the Stamford Transportation Center as a multimodal hub with transit-oriented development. Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said the project aims to add housing, transit upgrades, and commercial space. portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pres…

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State Smart Transportation Initiative @SmartTransp

a month ago

In an effort to achieve Vision Zero, Richmond, Virginia, launched a public dashboard showing where speeding is worst and where traffic calming is working. axios.com/local/richmond…