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Benefits of
High Speed Rail
At the recent conference of the
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Weisbrod Speaks on Transit Challenges
EDR Group's Glen Weisbrod was among nationwide transportation leaders and policy makers who addressed the public transportation challenges and opportunities facing the nation and Chicago at the annual Lipinski Symposium on Transportation Policy. Read more |
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Conference
Sponsorships
EDR Group will have an exhibit booth at the upcoming TRB Annual Meeting (Jan. 2011 in Washington, DC). The TREDIS division of EDR Group is sponsoring the ITED Conference (May,2011 in Charleston, WV), and was a sponsor of the recent AMPO Conference(Oct, 2010 in St. Louis, MO.) |
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Panama Canal Impact on US Ports
EDR Group recently kicked off a major study for MARAD, which will focus on analyzing the effects of Panama Canal expansion on US ports and inland trade flows, and recommend policies that MARAD should consider when evaluating investments in port infrastructure. EDR Group is leading a national team of consultants. Read more |
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Illinois: Transportation and the Future Economy
Responding to the need for Illinois to develop a long-term transportation strategy relevant to the new economy, Chicago Metropolis 2020 recently released a new report titled, 'Building Our Economy: Transportation for a New Illinois," based on research performed by EDR Group and Fregonese Associates. The report highlights transportation as a key driver of economic growth, job creation and social equity. Read more and see media coverage |
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Econ Program Performance Tracking
To better predict and track performance of the Appalachian Regional Commission's grant programs, EDR Group is developing an enhancement to the ARC-LEAP analysis tool. This effort is designed to help evaluate the performance of ARC-funded economic development projects through a consistent approach to measurement of program results. EDR Group and Westat are also evaluating ARC broadband and workforce program outcomes. Read more |
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Highway Impact Case Studies (SHRP2)
For the Strategic Highways Research Program )Project SHRP2-C03), EDR Group led a major nationwide study of the economic impacts of highway projects. The $2 million project included development of 100 before and after case studies, and included the development of a website (T-Pics), used for searching and applying those case study findings. Read more |
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Framingham Downtown Renaissance Website
For Framingham Downtown Renaissance, Inc. (FDR), EDR Group developed a website to to consolidate access to business market studies, traffic engineering studies, urban design evaluations and cultural arts opportunity assessments for the area. It documents efforts to enhance pedestrian environments, waterfront activity opportunities and cultural performance activities in the area. Read more and view website |
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