Deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging stations represents an opportunity for rural regions and their state department of transportation partners across the country. The NADO Research Foundation hosted a virtual peer exchange in May 2024 to showcase work conducted by entities in Tennessee and to allow for peer dialogue among rural and state transportation practitioners.
On May 16, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and its program affiliate RPO America held a virtual peer exchange focused on rural transportation planning programs. Speakers included Krishna Kunapareddy (NADO), Chris Whitaker (Region XII Council of Governments), and Jennifer O’Connor (Northern Arizona Council of Governments).
Thanks to our federal agency partners who sponsored and supported this year’s conference- AASHTO’s Center for Environmental Excellence, EDA, USDA and FHWA.
Thank you to all of the panelists and moderators. Thanks to all the attendees for being there and making time to get together. Click on learn more for the conference presentations!
Beginning in late 2017, the NADO Research Foundation and project partners Small Urban, Rural, and Tribal Center on Mobility (a consortium led by the Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University) and the National Rural Transit Assistance Program conducted technical assistance related to rural transportation and rural development with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. USDA is an equal opportunity provider.
Several technical assistance materials published from 2018 to 2024 are available here
EVs are becoming increasingly viable in rural areas for both personal and commercial uses. Collective efforts to address concerns about electric vehicle charging at a systematic level are producing benefits
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) will host a webinar on rural accessibility on Tuesday, November 19, 12:00-1:30 p.m. ET. This webinar will present guidance for addressing rural connectivity and access
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