TREDIS NEWS
Transportation Economic Development Impact System
Issue #8, January 2010
Overview
See Us at TRB 2010
Features in v.3.6.3
Finance Module
Webcast Topics
University Programs
Greetings!  
This newsletter provides updates on use of TREDIS - the system for assessing economic impacts and benefits of transportation projects and policies. If you do not wish to receive future editions, please use the unsubscribe link at the end of this document. 
 
--The TREDIS Team

See Us at TRB (January 10-12 in Washington, DC)

Please visit the TREDIS booth at the TRB Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.  The Exhibit Hall is at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and will be open Sunday Jan. 10 from 4-7pm and Monday-Tuesday, January 11-12, from 9:30am - 4pm.  Visit us at booth 1205 to pick up your free TREDIS measuring tool and see a demo of the new Finance Module and version 3.6.3. If you are not officially registered for the conference, then we can supply you with a free admission ticket to the Exhibit Hall by contacting us in advance.  Contact [email protected].

New Features in TREDIS version 3.6.3

On January 11, version 3.6.3 becomes available with new capabilities for customized modes and market segmentation, a new finance report option, enhanced evaluation of congestion and reliability impacts, improved form and report styles, and updated economic data. <Read More>

New Finance Module   

The new Finance Module provides users with the capability to evaluate: (1) tax revenue impacts of transportation improvement scenarios and (2) economic impacts of changes in fares, tolls and public/private financing options for transportation. See the new reports now. <Read More>

New TREDIS Users   

We welcome the NH Rail Authority for the newest use of TREDIS (Capitol Corridor Study), the State of Missouri Dept. of Economic Development as the newest TREDIS subscriber, and the Mid-America Rail Operation Study (I-95 Corridor Commission) as the newest TREDIS case study on our webiste.    <See updated list of TREDIS use>  <see new Freight Rail case study>

New TREDIS Webinar Topics

Learn more about TREDIS with our continuing series of web-based seminars. Topics scheduled include an introductory "TREDIS Executive Briefing" and specialized sessions on the "New Finance Module" and "Freight Applications". New topics will be added in response to your requests. <Click Here For More Information>
TREDIS University Program 
 
In response to many requests, we have set up a new program to allow university faculty and students to obtain use of TREDIS as an aid in teaching transportation economic impact and benefit/cost analysis.  <Read More>