EDC storyboards are a new way to communicate innovation deployment stories in an interactive digital slideshow—incorporating photographs, video, and graphics to create a highly visual experience. This week’s storyboard…
Employees: How to Cope with Job Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Whether you are going into work or working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has probably changed the way you work. Fear and anxiety about this new disease and other strong …
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Key Resource for Rural Communities Monday, July 27, 2020
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the Applicant Toolkit (Toolkit) for the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative at the U.S.…
VDOT LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE SUPPORTING I-81 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS
RICHMOND, Va. – As part of Virginia’s $2 billion Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program, the Virginia Department of Transportation has launched a new website detailing projects that are underway and…
VDOT AWARDED MORE THAN $4.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS: Federal dollars will support development of data-driven solutions to improve transportation and create safer intersections
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) was recently awarded two federal grants totaling more than $4.5 million to enhance safety, improve congestion and incident management, and predict…
Innovation Spotlight Project Bundling Video
Many transportation system assets are aging and need attention. Deteriorating system performance impacts safety and travel time, but there are limited resources to address this problem. Now new, advanced…
Innovation of the Month: Project Bundling
Awarding a single contract for several preservation, rehabilitation, or replacement projects helps agencies reduce costs and achieve program goals. Project bundling offers a comprehensive and accelerated delivery solution for addressing…
Reducing Rural Roadway Departures
Systemic application of proven roadway departure countermeasures can save lives on all rural roads. Every year, nearly 12,000 people die in crashes when their car leaves its travel lane on…