U.S. Coast Guard Should Issue Guidance for Improving Safety of ‘Duck Boats' Used for Commercial Passenger Service, Says New Report

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The U.S. Coast Guard should issue a range of new guidelines and requirements to ensure the safety of passengers and crew on DUKWs or “duck boats”— those familiar amphibious vehicles often used for touring the streets and waters of many cities.

Dec 16, 2021

Webinar video - How We Move Matters: Workshop Session #1 & #2

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Aug 9, 2021

Webinar video - How We Move Matters: Workshop Session #3 & #4

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Aug 9, 2021

Webinar video - How We Move Matters: Workshop Session #5 & #6

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Aug 9, 2021

Environmental Resilience of Transportation Infrastructure Should Be Assessed for All Federally Funded Projects, Says New Report

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Congress should consider requiring all projects that are candidates for federal funding undergo resilience assessments to account for natural hazards and the changing risks stemming from climate change.

Aug 5, 2021

New Report Charts Path Forward for FAA's Cybersecurity Workforce

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Looking Ahead at the Cybersecurity Workforce at the Federal Aviation Administration, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, charts a path forward for creating and maintaining a cybersecurity workforce at FAA that can meet the challenges of a highly competitive cybersecurity labor market and a wave of future retirements.

Jun 21, 2021

New Report Charts Path to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050, Recommends Near-Term Policies to Ensure Fair and Equitable Economic Transition and Revitalization of Manufacturing Industry

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Achieving net-zero carbon emissions in the U.S. by 2050 is feasible and would not only help address climate change but also build a more competitive economy, increase high-quality jobs, and help address social injustice in the energy system, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Feb 2, 2021

Cities, Transit Agencies, and Shared Mobility Providers Should Collaborate to Fully Realize Transportation Potential Across Metropolitan Areas

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If combined with public transit and increased in scale, shared modes of transportation, such as ride-hailing, scooter sharing, and bike sharing, can enhance mobility, equity, and sustainability in metropolitan areas, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Jan 14, 2021

Eliminating Lead Emissions From Small Aircraft Will Require Concerted Efforts Across the Aviation Sector, Says New Report

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Significantly reducing lead emissions from gasoline-powered aircraft will require the leadership and strategic guidance of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and a broad-based and sustained commitment by other government agencies and the nation’s pilots, airport managers, aviation fuel and service suppliers, and aircraft manufacturers, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Jan 12, 2021

More Strategic Approach Needed for Coast Guard to Exploit Advancements in Unmanned Systems Technology

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Nov 12, 2020