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COVID-19 rapid response workshop scheduled for Black doctors, engineers, and scientists
6/22/2020 4:38:03 PM
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is hosting a virtual workshop on June 23, 2020, titled “COVID-19 and Black Communities.” To register for this event, please visit the registration page . To learn more information, including the agenda, please visit the web page . The workshop will also be recorded for those unable to join live. Members of the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine and guest experts will discuss ways to fully invest in t...
Public transit and late-shift workers
9/19/2019 6:42:05 PM
Ways in which public transit providers can improve commuting options for late-shift workers are identified in Supporting Late-Shift Workers: Their Transportation Needs and the Economy , a report from the American Public Transportation Association. Many of the largest late-shift sectors, such as healthcare, food services, and hospitality, are expected to grow faster than overall employment over the next five to 10 years.
Electric vehicle ordinances
9/6/2019 7:04:56 PM
Electric vehicle (EV) and EV supply equipment ordinances in the United States are outlined in Summary of Best Practices in Electric Vehicle Ordinances , a report from the Great Plains Institute. This report defines EV supply equipment in terms of permitted land use, make-ready standards, parking requirements, and signage.
Effectiveness of knee airbags
8/22/2019 6:33:48 AM
The effectiveness of knee airbags in reducing injury rates is evaluated in Effectiveness of Knee Airbags Across Two Crash Paradigms , a report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Knee airbags are increasingly common in the fleet, but their performance in real-world crash scenarios remains largely untested.
Different congestion pricing models
8/16/2019 1:48:10 PM
Congestion pricing models are discussed in Making Space: Congestion Pricing in Cities , a report from the National League of Cities. Congestion pricing has the potential to simultaneously reduce traffic congestion and raise revenue for maintenance and infrastructure needs.
Social networks and transportation
7/31/2019 4:27:22 AM
Transportation infrastructure’s impact on social networks is examined in Social Connectedness in Urban Areas , a report from the National Bureau of Economic Research. This report outlines how travel time and travel costs are strong predictors of social connectedness between zip codes and compares these metrics to that of geographic distance.
Managing Mobility Data
6/6/2019 6:04:23 AM
The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) has released a report that identifies principles for city agencies and private sector partners to share, protect, and manage data to meet transportation planning and regulatory goals in a secure and appropriate manner. While this report focuses mainly on the data generated by ride-hail and shared micromobility services, the data management principles may be applicable more broadly.
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