Surface Transportation Programs
Surface Transportation Programs

Author: JayEtta Z. Hecker

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1437909345

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The nation¿s economic vitality and the quality of life depend on the availability, dependability, and security of its surface transportation (ST) network of roads, railways, ports, and transit systems. For the past several decades, demand has outpaced the capacity of the ST system. Furthermore, fed. ST programs are not effectively addressing key challenges, such as congestion, or ensuring that transportation dollars are well spent. This report: (1) identifies key themes emphasized in proposals by stakeholders, incl. assoc. and research org., for restructuring and funding ST programs; and (2) discusses the extent to which various recommendations align with principles developed for evaluating proposals to restructure and fund ST programs. Illus.

Tribal Transportation Programs
Tribal Transportation Programs

Author: Stuart Meck

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 0309097797

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NCHRP synthesis 366 explores innovations and model practices among tribal transportation programs. The report also examines the history, and legal and administrative evolution, of tribal transportation programs within the larger context of issues of tribal sovereignty and relationships with federal, state, and local governments, and local and regional planning agencies.