Online communities are virtual gathering places where members interact with other members and administrators of that community through the Internet. As technology has progressed, online communities have evolved to now include features such as surveying, crowd sourcing, voting on or prioritizing concepts or ideas, and participating in live chat sessions. Many online communities are considered […]
Archives for July 2015
New TTI Overview Publication Released
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is pleased to announce the release of its new overview publication. This 22-page, full-color publication represents a sampling of the Institute’s signature research projects; discusses the Institute’s research focus areas and office locations; and features its facilities and staff. “We are happy to share this document, which provides a […]
More Analysis Follows 2014 Texas Transportation Poll, Provides Insight Into Public Sentiment
As a follow-up to the 2014 Texas Transportation Poll conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), researchers have conducted additional analysis that provides more insight into public sentiment on transportation issues in Texas. Researchers found that Texans most frequently identified the following issues as being important to them:congestion, gas prices, construction, public transportation, road maintenance, […]
Our Inland Waterways: A Maintenance and Funding Challenge
Many of the 250 locks in U.S. inland waterway system were built in the 1920s and 1930s and are a critical part of transporting cargo that fuels our nation’s economy. A recent report commissioned by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Funding and Managing the U.S. Inland Waterways System What Policy Makers Need to Know, provided […]
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”: Texas DPS Is Cracking Down on Drunk Driving This July Fourth
The Fourth of July holiday is a favorite time of year for many Americans. Backyard parties, good food, and fireworks. But the celebrating unfortunately turns deadly when people drive after drinking alcohol. Drunk driving is a preventable problem on Independence Day each year in the United States. In 2013, Forbes magazine named the Independence Day […]
TTI’s Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Railing Upgrade to Be Decided Soon
After decades of vehicles going overboard and into Lake Pontchartrain, a decision is expected soon on whether one of two Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) rail designs will be selected to replace the current, low-profile railings on the famous causeway bridge. TTI Associate Research Engineer William Williams presented details of his rail designs to the […]