In a recent blog post, my colleague and Transportation Policy Research Center Director Ginger Goodin, took a look at some of the lifestyle changes being adopted by urban Texans in their quest to mitigate the impacts of congestion on their daily travels. While about 85 percent of Texans now live in an urban environment, nearly […]
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Transportation Issues in the 85th Texas Legislature – Other Voices
The TTI Transportation Policy Research Center recently briefed legislative staff on transportation issues in the 85th Texas Legislature. Here are some issues identified by various arms of the Legislature. Issues Facing the 85th Legislature, Texas Senate Research Center Driver Responsibility Program Regional Mobility Authorities Regulation of Oversize and Overweight Vehicles Toll Roads Transportation Funding Vehicle […]
Transportation leaders explore congestion, funding, alternative modes at policy symposium
Roadway congestion challenges and solutions were front and center on November 3 as transportation policy followers gathered for a symposium hosted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) and the Texas Tribune. Throughout the morning, policy makers and other leaders stressed the need for careful planning in anticipation of continued rapid population growth, most of […]
Cast Your Vote for TTI Panels at SXSW 2017
Senior Research Engineer Ginger Goodin and Assistant Transportation Researcher Sarah Overmyer of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) have proposed two panels for the South by Southwest Conference to be held March 10-19, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Both panels examine how technology and transportation intersect to impact our quality of life. Self-Driving Cars and the […]
Texas Tribune Points to Autonomous Vehicle Policy, a focus of TTI Research
“You talk to any car company that’s trying to develop automation, they’ll tell you when they encounter an unexpected event, that’s where the challenge is,” said Ed Seymour, the associate director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. “They’re developing the tech. We’re looking at how you might use it.” […]