Highways Transportation by the Numbers As a fun fact, I thought I’d share some transportation statistics that help demonstrate how critical the transportation system is to our nation. These are taken from the Pocket Guide to Transportation, a publication developed annually by the BTS. Note that the BTS referenced here is the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (part of the United States Department of Transportation), not to be confused with BTS, the famous K-Pop band.
By: Rachel Roper
I learned firsthand how important it is to make that distinction when doing a Google search. These statistics are for 2016 taken from the 2019 Pocket Guide to Transportation. To add a scale to the number of miles of roadways or navigable waterways, compare that with the just under 2500 miles between Hawai’i and California.
Public Encouraged to Participate in Commuter Survey The Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) and Center for Transportation Demand Management (Center for TDM) are conducting a nationwide survey to collect feedback on potential impacts of COVID-19 on commuters returning to worksites. Results from the survey will provide important information to transportation providers, policy makers, and employers on how to meet the needs of commuters.
By: Shelly Kunishige
The survey takes around 8-10 minutes to complete. HDOT is asking all individuals currently working or planning to return to work in coming months to take the survey online at https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/ACTcovidHawaii. ACT and the Center for TDM will be entering survey participants in a drawing for one of five (5) $100 Amazon gift cards. Submissions must be received by June 26, 2020, to qualify.
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