Tag Archives: roads

The Good and the Bad of Driverless Cars for Cities

Posted on January 6, 2016 by

The age of driverless cars is rapidly approaching, and no one seems to know what to do about it. The technology is picking up steam in the behemoth automotive industry while only a few states have regulations on the books … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Fees Are Ready For Modernization

Posted on January 1, 2014 by

The increasing fuel efficiency of road vehicles and adoption of alternative power sources like electricity, natural gas, and hydrogen is lessening the ability of gas taxes to pay for transportation systems. The federal gas tax has been 18.4 cents/gallon since  … Continue reading →

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Metro Supporters Demand Action

Posted on November 8, 2013 by

A coalition of transit supporters rallied at a press conference today in downtown Seattle’s Westlake Park. Representatives from local governments, institutions, and businesses spoke passionately about the need for the Washington State legislature to pass a comprehensive transportation package that … Continue reading →

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