STA Newsletter
Issue # January - February 2021
A bi-monthly online journal providing news and background about activities undertaken by STA with a view to improving the methods, technologies and standards associated to transportation infrastructures.
A new vision for Road Networks in post-Covid mobility
A new STA Technical Report points out needs, challenges and potentials to render roads safe, green and conntected.
The Smart Transportation Alliance (STA) has released the Technical Report “Safe, green and connected roads for post-Covid mobility”. The report summarises the key conclusions of a Proposal Plan for “Safe, Green and Connected Roads” in Spain.
The Proposal Plan explores the investments needed to render Spanish roads better prepared for the future as well as the direct and indirect job positions this Plan would create.
The Plan has been authored and published by the Spanish Road Association (AEC – Asociación Española de la Carretera).
STA Work Plan 2021 created
STA Members set the focus for the current year at the first General Meeting
The STA 2021 Work Plan includes three main objectives for all Members and Technical Committees: increase the number of reports published, extend the training offering and revise the STA Annual Conference format.
A special emphasis has been put on rendering the association’s training courses accessible by turning them into virtual events. As a preliminary topic for this year’s annual conference, Members chose the overarching topic of decarbonisation.
The governance structure of STA can be found here.
New Year, new STA look
The association’s website has been redesigned along with the STA In Action newsletter
The Smart Transportation Alliance has decided to revise and relaunch its’ website and bi-monthly newsletter. After 5 years, the organisation has decided to opt for a more modern layout.
You can check the new website here.
“Transportation is very future-oriented. If we’re planning for what we have, we’re behind the curve.”
NEWS OF INTEREST
Geothermal energy to be used to de-ice pavements slaps and bridge decks
Using the earth’s naturally occurring heat to melt the ice on roads and bridges could become a reality thanks to an extensive TxDOT project. Researchers have been successful in transferring underground heat to a bridge deck designed to test the potential of this new technology. 3 years ago, researchers of the Texas Department of Transportation published a study to explore the potential of this technology, now the team is testing it under real life conditions.
How efficient curb management can help during a pandemic
Discover how cities adapted their curb management strategies to support public health and small businesses, and ideas for better curb policy at the local, state, and federal levels.
PIARC Task Force present their 2020-2023 Work Cycles
The Task Forces bring together experts from many fields, including road safety and design, network operation and maintenance, finance and governance. They provide their members with access to information and know-how at the international level, as well as opportunities to develop their professional experience and expand their network.