Driverless cars, intelligent traffic signals, road signs that speak to cars and cars that speak to drivers... These are not the dreams of mad scientists working in a remote region of the country. These are not part of an upcoming episode of a new series on the Sci-Fi channel either. But, these technologies might help save 21,000 of the 43,000 deaths annually recorded on America’s highways.
Commuting & Transit
BLUEPRINT AMERICA :: March 3rd, 2009
Web Video: Smart Cars
BLUEPRINT AMERICA :: February 23rd, 2009
National Governors Association on Infrastructure: Overview: The Nation’s Infrastructure Policy
The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, in partnership with Blueprint America and MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, hosts a conversation at the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington, DC with Gov. Ed Rendell and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
THE DIG :: February 13th, 2009
Transit in Trouble: Map: Major mass transit operating budgets
A look at America's top mass transit systems - from budget deficits to finding new revenue sources to how agencies will manage both. Also, find out how each agency plans to use federal funds from the economic stimulus.
NOW on PBS :: February 13th, 2009
Stimulus Roadblock?: Overview
President Barack Obama's stimulus money is nearly out the door and on its way to the states, but will it be spent in the way it is intended?
NOW on PBS :: February 13th, 2009
Stimulus Roadblock?: Video: Full Report
Blueprint America -- with NOW on PBS -- reports from North Carolina to see what the future holds for the country's mass transit systems in these financial times.
THE DIG :: December 31st, 2008
Pheonix debuts first light rail system
On Saturday, December 27, Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa, Arizona welcomed passengers aboard their brand-new light rail system. The 20-mile, $1.4 billion dollar rail system is a first for the state; until now, Phoenix had been the largest U.S. city without public trains.
THE DIG :: December 19th, 2008
On the Grid
Blueprint America correspondent Rick Karr on how the economic crisis may affect New York City's transit system.
THE DIG :: December 19th, 2008
Team of Rivals – Obama’s Republican Transportation Secretary
President-elect Barack Obama is set to announce Rep. Ray LaHood, Republican of Illinois, as his choice for transportation secretary. The moderate-Republican will be nominated to lead a department that will oversee much of the vast public works programs proposed by the President-elect intended to stimulate the economy.
December 19th, 2008
Building a Smarter Country
Leading transportation engineer and former New York traffic commissioner Sam Schwartz analyzes President-elect Obama's plans to boost spending on America's infrastructure.




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