The Georgia Department of Transportation recently launched a new podcast series called ‘Ahead of the Curve’ to expand its engagement efforts with the public on a variety of issues. [Above image by the Georgia DOT] “The primary goal of Georgia DOT’s new podcast is to communicate directly with the public and the transportation industry about […]

The Arizona Department of Transportation recently highlighted the benefits of its collaboration with the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD) to reduce elk-vehicle crashes on northbound I-17 south of Flagstaff in a blog post. [Above photo by Arizona DOT] In 2011, AZGFD noted a high number of elk-vehicle crashes occurred along a stretch of I-17 near Munds […]

After reporting a record-breaking month in September, NC by Train – an intercity passenger rail service operated by the North Carolina Department of Transportation – set another monthly record for ridership in October. [Above photo by NCDOT] The Carolinian and Piedmont trains carried 55,493 passengers in October, beating September’s record of 48,488 passengers by over […]

A new report from the Iowa Department of Transportation quantifies the aviation industry’s impact on the state’s economy and quality of life for its residents. [Above photo by the Iowa DOT] The report shows that aviation generates $6.4 billion in economic impact for Iowa every year, which includes $1.8 billion related to airport activity and […]