Share the road: Look twice for motorcycles

June 1, 2009
motorcyclist in traffic

When gasoline topped $4 a gallon, motorcycles became a popular alternative for drivers looking to be more fuel efficient and save money. While most cars average around 22 miles per gallon, motorcycles easily average 50 to 60 miles per gallon. It is hard to know for certain how many new riders chose to ride a [...]

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U.S. benefitting from TTI’s research abroad

June 1, 2009
Many cities in Europe make biking and walking a high priority so that they are safe and convenient alternatives to driving. A typical street scene in Copenhagen, Denmark, is shown above.

If you have ever studied abroad, you know that experiencing a different way of doing things can provide a unique perspective. In short, seeing things from outside the box can help you build a better box. With a renewed focus on improving the United States’ national infrastructure, learning useful technologies and best practices from nations [...]

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