Motorized traffic is a significant source of urban air pollution. Individuals living adjacent to freeways and arterials have increased exposure to traffic-related air pollution. It contributes to increased risks of cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular disease, and adverse birth outcomes. This webinar will share the relationship between transportation, air pollution, and health effects and provide strategies to work with communities to develop mitigation strategies.
The new American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide for Accommodating Utilities within Highway Right-of-Way will combine the utility accommodation policy and the utility accommodation guide. This webinar will provide background on the laws and regulations that led to the development of the original documents and a summary of the recent NCHRP project that led to the development of the new guide.
To improve safety, efficiency, and operational effectiveness, standardized apron and ramp markings at airports are needed across the United States. Additionally, as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) continue to advance and find diverse applications, airports must stay informed about infrastructure requirements and prepare for the future of aviation. This webinar will explore the landscape of apron and ramp markings at U.S. airports, highlighting the unique practices developed in collaboration with stakeholders to meet operational needs.
Transportation impacts the health and well-being of individuals and communities by providing access to work, healthcare, shopping, and other services or opportunities. Transportation mode choice can affect human health and environmental sustainability. For example, biking or walking to a transit stop increases physical activity and reduces emissions. This webinar will discuss evidence concerning the effects of bus transit on human and environmental health, efforts to increase bus transit access, and approaches to increasing transit equity.
Transit agencies are looking for ways to provide expanded mobility options to their ADA paratransit customers while reducing the overall cost. Alternative services accomplish both objectives. Alternative services are on-demand services provided by transit agencies as an alternative option. This webinar will include successful examples of alternative services.
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