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Level 3 Automation Is Here. What Does This Mean for Our Roadways?
The first Level 3 automated vehicles are in consumer markets in the United States—and a once-hazy future of autonomous cars is coming a little more into focus.
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New Guidance Paves the Way for Better Bicyclist Experiences at Roundabouts
Designing roundabouts to better accommodate the full spectrum of bicycle riders is part of a broader movement to make intersections safer and more comfortable for bicyclists.
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How to Tap into the Value of the Roundabouts Database
Learn how to conduct searches using the Roundabouts Database, the most comprehensive inventory of roundabouts and circular intersections on the web.
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Overcoming the Fear of the Roundabout: How to Get the First Roundabout in Your Community
Today, there are more than 10,000 roundabouts in the United States—but each community that has embraced this form of intersection has gone through the process of starting from zero.
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To Mark or Not to Mark: Considerations Behind Delineating On-Street Parking Spaces
Marking spaces keeps parking organized and consistent, and simplifies data collection; however, it requires maintenance, can sacrifice efficiency, and comes with the decision of how large to make each space.
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How AI Thinks About Transportation Planning
AI can outperform human analysis in specific tasks—but can it think the way a transportation planner does? Read about the AI mind, and what this means for transportation planning.
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Leveling Up Transportation Projects with 3D Visualization and Gaming Technology
This cutting-edge technology is not just about creating visually appealing models; it’s about transforming how we design, analyze, and communicate complex transportation projects.
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Public Engagement in 2024: Blending the Old and the New
Read how agencies are merging traditional approaches with successful online strategies learned during the pandemic to reach their communities in today’s hybrid world.
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Solving Fayetteville’s Connectivity Crisis
Connectivity is a real issue in many cities and towns. Fayetteville’s initiative to recognize and act on the issue is leading to meaningful progress, and their methodology may be applicable to many other communities.
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How Four Communities Are Building Resiliency into Their Transportation Systems
From hurricanes to heatwaves, here are some of the ways we’re thinking about resiliency planning in our projects.
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Paris, LA Utilize Roles as Olympic Hosts to Transform Public Transportation
The fame, honor, and tourism associated with hosting the Olympics often overshadows the immense preparation and economic strain it takes.
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What Do TRB Committees Do? An Explanation in Three Appointments
Come the 2025 meeting, attendees will see some familiar Kittelson faces taking on new roles in TRB committees.
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5 Takeaways from NACTO’s 2024 Designing Cities Conference
Read how NACTO connected city transportation leaders with one another and with Miami-Dade County, the host of the 2024 Designing Cities Conference.
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Redrawing the Roadmap: How to Keep Your Manuals in Step with an Evolving Industry
Updating your design manual can be a daunting task. Thankfully, there is more than one way to do it.
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Disruptive Innovation, Complete Streets, and Vision Zero – Oh My!
As transportation professionals, we can apply the concepts of “disruptive innovation” to look for early indicators of positive results that will make our roadways safer.
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Creating Comfort in Conflict: The Movement Toward Safer Bike Facilities
It’s important to consider the intricacies of high-conflict areas when designing bike facilities to promote safety.
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The Art & Science of Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessments: How to Let Both Data and People Speak
In October 2022, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a requirement for every state to complete a vulnerable road user (VRU) safety assessment by November 15, 2023.
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How to Start an MPO: Operating Without a Guidebook
When new MPOs must be formed following each decennial Census, there is no guidebook to help urban areas navigate the process. Here’s what we learned from working with ITD.
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Concept to Completion: How to Prevent Transportation Plans from Sitting on a Shelf
Read why the collaboration of disciplines (research, planning, operations, design) at all stages is integral to a project’s success.
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How to Create an Effective EV Plan, No Matter Your Budget
EV adoption rates are climbing. Here’s how to get your community ready.
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What You Need to Know About the New MUTCD
Why was the MUTCD revised? What does this mean for regulations in my state? Where can I learn what’s different in this edition compared to the 10th edition? Learn from NCUTCD Chair Gene Hawkins.
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