Commute Solutions News Articles

Guidelines Seek to End Distractions, Social Media While Driving
The U.S. Department of Transportation doesn’t want you tweeting..when you’re behind the wheel
February 16, 2012

Manor Park & Ride Grand Opening Today
Capital Metro celebrates opening of new facility
February 15, 2012

The History of Carpooling, from Jitneys to Ridesharing
The word “carpooling” usually conjures images from the 1970s…
February 8, 2012

CARTS Adds Direct Service to ACC Riverside Campus
The Bastrop Metro Connector Route offers direct service from the Bastrop Park and Ride
February 1, 2012

Bicycle Superhighways – Pathways to Less Congestion and Healthier Urban Lifestyles
Efforts to establish “bicycle superhighways” – not just bike lanes tacked on to city streets…
January 30, 2012

Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Releases Interactive State Transportation Facts and Figures
This interactive web transportation mapping application allows customers to find transportation data.
January 27, 2012

Pressure Grows for Congress to Extend Commuter Benefits for Public Transportation Users
Transit groups and riders advocate for reversal of expected tax increase…
January 24, 2012

Alliance Benchmarking Report Ranks Cities and State on Bicycling and Walking
In a new report, the Alliance ranks all 50 states…
January 23, 2012

Where Teleworking is Headed in 2012
There is no shortage of research on teleworking or telecommuting trends in government.
January 19, 2012

The Science of How We Walk
The study of walking around the city is usually tied to safety.
January 12, 2012

This Traffic Light Senses Bikes, Promotes Road Harmony
Cyclists have a new friend out there on the roads: microwaves.
January 4, 2012

The Recession Squeeze on Buses and Trains
For the average American driver…
December 31, 2011

What’s Ahead for Transportation in 2012?
It’s time to consider what lies ahead in the new year for the transportation community…
December 28, 2011

Transit Pass and Vanpool Benefits to Shrink in 2012
Millions of people will experience a significant increase…
December 12, 2011

Fighting Congestion with Technology: The New Frontier
A technological revolution is underway…
December 9, 2011

The End of the Road for Motormania
Is the west falling out of love with the car?
August 31, 2011

An app Designed to Curb Distracted Driving
Parents no longer have to worry about teens texting & driving…
August 10, 2011

Cars vs. Peds: Battle for the Streets
The latest in European plans to make driving difficult
July 1, 2011

More Talk About Mopac
Thoughts from the latest Mopac open house.
May 27, 2011

Bike to Work Day at DOT
Don’t miss the picture of Abe Lincoln in a DC pedicab!
May 23, 2011

Missed Opportunities: Transit and Jobs in Metropolitan America
How Low-Income Americans lack Transit Options to Work
May 12, 2011

Half Price Books Celebrates Earth Day With YOU
Simple: you pledge, they donate $
April 19, 2011

Clean Air Force Ozone Season Kick-off Event
No joke; it’s Ozone Season.
April 1, 2011

City of Austin Rail Plan Makes Debut
Public invited to comment on conceptual plan
March 29, 20011

Travel Demand Management Aussie Style
Carrots, sticks and tambourines
March 18, 2011