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Webinar: Introducing BTS Geographic Information Services

Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is hosting a webinar on the topic “Introducing BTS Geographic Information Services” on August 22, 2013 at 1.30 pm-2.30pm (Eastern Time). Presented by Derald Dudley—Mr. Dudley has a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Towson University, a master’s degree in Computer Science from Hood College, was a Cartographer with the Marine Chart Division …

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Massachusetts – Regional Transit Schedules in Google Maps

    MassDOT has announced that for the first time all public transportation authorities in the Commonwealth including the MBTA and all 15 Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) have their routes and schedules fully accessible on Google Maps. This effort’s goal is to make all transportation services in Massachusetts available to commuters, visitors and other travelers …

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Measuring the Performance of Livability Programs

The report produced by MINETA Transportation Institute at San Jose State University  analyzes the performance measurement processes adopted by five large “livability” programs throughout the United States. It also compares and contrasts these programs by examining existing research in performance measurement methods.The best practices of the examined performance measurement methods for each program are explored and …

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Placemaking Project – Main Street New Jersey

  The Main Street New Jersey Program (MSNJ) was established in 1989 to encourage and support the revitalization of downtowns throughout the state.The program helps municipalities improve the economy, appearance and image of their central business districts through the organization of local citizens and resource. Every two years the Department of Community Affairs accepts applications …

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Survey on America’s Support for Public Transportation

The survey America’s Support for Public Transportation was conducted for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA)  by the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI). This survey  provides evidence that there is growing support for an already strong majority of people in favor of expanding public transportation. Nearly 74 percent of respondents agreed to use of their tax dollars to create, expand …

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