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SSTI supports state transportation agencies committed to sustainability, equity, and transparent governance. ssti.us Madison, WI Joined March 2013-
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Americans are 2.5 times more likely to die in a car crash than Canadians, largely because Americans drive more. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A new Philadelphia bus line saw the strongest post-COVID ridership rebound by focusing on existing transit users, not new riders. theconversation.com/how-a-new-bus-…
In Amsterdam, people are willing to pay more for a "15-minute city" than for policies focused on reducing delays, highlighting a strong public preference for accessibility over speed. doi.org/10.1016/j.retr…
Kentucky and Smart Growth America teamed up on several quick-build projects on state roads. A new report shares key lessons for agency staff. smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hub/…
Injuries to people walking dropped by about one-third at intersections that started letting pedestrians enter the crosswalks before cars get the green light. doi.org/10.1038/s44284…
People's emotional perceptions of a street can influence the safety of walking and biking. A new study reveals that incorporating feelings about a place into safety analysis offers new insights to planners aiming to reduce crashes. ssti.us/2025/08/12/emo…
Electric vehicles could cut state-level emissions by 39% to 99%, but gains in larger, clean-energy states may be offset by smaller states that rely more on fossil fuels. doi.org/10.1007/s10668…
Hawaii introduced a voluntary per-mile road usage charge for electric vehicles: $8 per 1,000 miles, capped at $50 per year. hiruc.org
Idling and cruising during school drop-off and pick-up raises NO₂ concentrations around schools by 13%. Children are especially vulnerable to air pollution’s effects. doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.…
About two-thirds of pedestrian deaths happen in areas without sidewalks, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Deaths of people on foot are up 20% since 2016. ghsa.org/news/us-pedest…
New California law lets transportation agencies offset travel demand from major road projects by funding affordable housing in dense areas—cutting emissions, boosting housing supply, and lowering transportation costs. ssti.us/2025/07/28/cal…
A new Center on Parking Policy is set to launch this summer at UCLA. The center aims to bridge the gap between academic research and policy implementation. its.ucla.edu/2025/07/08/new…
Montana created the nation's first dedicated, ongoing funding source for wildlife crossings. With wildlife involved in 13% of crashes, the state DOT also built a heat map and planning tool to identify priority areas. mountainjournal.org/montana-passes…

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