Economic Development Webinars
FHWA's National Systems and Economic Development Team is presenting a three-part webinar series this fall focusing on economic development issues.
- September 14, 2017 – EDA 101: The Economic Development Administration and its Programs
FHWA and staff from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) presented a webinar describing how economic development intersects with transportation policy through strategic investments that foster job creation and attract private investment. EDA staff provided a high-level overview of key financial and technical assistance resources that support plans and projects in distressed areas.
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- September 27, 2017 – Value Capture and Transportation Projects
FHWA and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) presented a webinar on Value Capture and Transportation Projects. The webinar presentation included an introduction to value capture, and economic and implementation considerations. Available tools such as impact fees, special assessment districts, and air rights sales/leases, and FHWA and FTA case studies on these topics were discussed.
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- October 11, 2017 – Understanding Local and Regional Economic Development
This webinar presented methods for identifying local economic strengths, examined using online Federal data sources to understand local and regional economic drivers, and discussed the coordination of economic development and transportation planning.
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- December 13, 2017 – Economic Analysis of Completing the Appalachian Development Highway System
FHWA and Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) representatives presented findings of the just-released study, Economic Analysis of Completing the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS). The study estimates the economic outcomes after the opening of 2,795 miles of the ADHS and forecasts the future economic impacts, benefits, and costs associated with completing the remaining 295 miles of the System. ARC and FHWA staff review the study's methods, key findings, and how ADHS continues to be the backbone for economic development and competitiveness across the region.
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- February 25, 2020 – Economic Development and Highway Right-Sizing
This webinar discusses the concept of "right-sizing" highways to better match land use and transportation on existing streets. Right-sizing provides practitioners who are confronted with obsolete, damaged, or deteriorated facilities to develop innovative, context-sensitive solutions that use transportation infrastructure to connect neighborhoods, create livable communities, and promote economic development. An overview of the highway right-sizing concept was followed by practitioner presentations, and a question and answer session. Featured case studies include, Seattle Alaskan Way Viaduct and the Rochester Inner Loop.
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