Vol. 16, No. 24, December 27, 2002

General News

  • PennDOT Successfully Mitigates Operational Problems
  • FHWA Determines That HOT Lanes Hold Promise, Can Be Cost-Effective
  • Advanced Traveler Information Program Discontinued in Washington, D.C. Area-Lack of Interest, Revenue
  • Washington State To Explore Higher HOV Fines
  • Lack of Warning Devices at Change in Roadway Width Alleged to Contribute to Accident

Intelligence

  • Census Transportation Planning Package Contract Awarded
  • FHWA Approves Final Rule for Innovative Contracting Method Aimed at Saving Time, Money
  • Detroit Area Likely To Get New Transportation Authority
  • U.S. DOT Award Eisenhower Transportation Fellowships
  • Guide to Bicycle Parking Made Available for Building Owner/Managers
  • New Zealand City Increases Bus Ridership 88 Percent
  • Federal Railroad Administration Announces Funding for Grade Crossing Hazard Elimination Programs
  • U.K. Motorists Switch to Scooters, Motorcycles in Larger Numbers

Survey

Life as a Transportation Professional:
  • Most stressful part of current position
  • Most enjoyable part of current position
  • Main professional continuing education needs
  • Most commendable professional accomplishments in past five years
  • Rating of personal professional outlook as transportation professional in terms of enjoyment
  • Rating of personal professional outlook as transportation professional in terms of prosperity
  • Factors in decision to become a transportation professional

RFPs

  • State Route 166 Truck Study
  • Highway 101 Implementation Plan To Address Traffic Congestion
  • Traffic Engineering Analysis and Design Service
  • Long-Range Transportation Plan Update
  • Transit Development Plan Update
  • Scheduling and Garage Operations Software
  • Bottleneck Study
  • Telecommuting Feasibility Analysis and Development of Program Guidelines
  • Model Validation and East-West Travel Study
  • Regional Infrastructure Financing Strategy
  • GPS-Based Pricing Pilot Project

Report Synopses

  • Guide for HOT Lane Development
  • Freight Capacity for the 21st Century
  • Developing Access Management Guidelines for Texas
  • Innovative Finance Primer
  • The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program: A Summary of Eighth-Year Activities

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