Webinars and Online Presentations

Funding the Future: State Transportation Revenue Proposals

Maryland and Virginia recently signed new transportation bills into law that raise new money for transportation, while nearly 20 other states will continue to grapple with new ways to fund transportation. While federal transportation funding is barely holding level yet headed off a cliff in 2014, states are taking the lead and raising a variety of new revenues dedicated to transportation. What do these proposals mean for the future of transportation funding and what are the opportunities in your state? This presentation covers how states are funding the future of transportation. (May 2013)

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Using MAP-21 to Strengthen Rural Communities

The best of our thriving rural cities, towns and communities offer safe roads and transportation options—from vanpools to walkable main streets—especially for those who are unable to drive or want to leave the car at home. To create and enhance great places to live, it is important to know how our new federal transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), has changed the way rural communities will access transportation dollars, what these funds may be used for and who will make funding decisions. (February 2013)

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Conservatives and Public Transportation

A handful of experts from differing perspectives discussed the viewpoints shared in a recent book by conservatives William Lind and the late Paul Weyrich called “Moving Minds: Conservatives and Public Transportation.” Author William Lind was joined by Sam Staley from the Reason Foundation, Bill Millar from the American Public Transportation Association, and John Robert Smith of Reconnecting America for the online discussion and debate, featuring a lively question and answer session after the presentations.

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Read more about the Moving Minds book.

“Moving Cooler”

If we’re serious about reducing CO2 emissions, with nearly a third (28%) of our greenhouse gas emissions coming from the transportation sector, the question won’t be should we try to get cuts from transportation, but rather, what cuts can we get from transportation? Moving Cooler, a report released in July 2009 by a collection of groups, studies that question in depth and demonstrates how we can clean the atmosphere while also reducing our oil dependency, expanding our options for living and getting around and making transportation more affordable overall. This webinar wtih a few of the report’s authors examines the findings closely.

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Spring 2009 Issue-based webinars

In Spring of 2009, we held a series of online discussions with several of our key partners about how reforming federal transportation spending is connected to reducing America’s oil dependency, helping the nation compete and thrive in the 21st century, and bringing opportunity to all Americans.

Transportation and Economic Opportunity

Speakers will explore how the transportation sector drives the economy and creates opportunities for American workers. Topics will include the transportation sector’s ability to create jobs and sustain global growth, and the use of transportation as a driver of neighborhood revitalization.

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Transportation, Small Towns and Rural Regions

Non-metropolitan areas have unique needs and challenges that require specific transportation solutions. As such, the speakers in this session will look at Main Street economic development and anti-sprawl efforts, access to job centers, and the aging and paratransit.

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Transportation and Public Health and Safety

Transportation influences the health and safety of communities by affecting physical activity levels, traffic speeds, and air pollution. This session will investigate the needs of paratransit and transit-dependent populations, the success of Complete Streets and non-motorized transportation programs, and the connections between transportation and active living.

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Transportation, Housing, and Development

Real estate development professionals and affordable housing advocates will explore the linkages between transportation and housing development, the shift in housing and real estate preferences and value, and the creation of affordable mixed-use development near jobs and transit.

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Transportation and Social Equity

Social equity activists, labor groups, and community development professionals will examine how transportation access and mobility affects basic needs such as healthcare, education, and economic opportunity for millions of Americans.

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Transportation, Climate Change, and Energy Security

Within the United States, transportation is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Webinar attendees can learn how various modes of transportation impact the environment and energy security, and how our land-use patterns affect vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and air quality.