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Missouri releases plan to develop transportation system through 2050
The Missouri Highways Transportation Commission recently approved the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) 2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a comprehensive, policy-driven guide for the development of Missouri’s transportation system through 2050. The plan, which was last updated in 2018, was influenced by public outreach and feedback from planning organizations. It addresses emerging trends and evolving needs across the transportation network using a five-phase appro...
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Legislation introduced to repeal federal excise tax on heavy trucks
U.S. Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced legislation recently that would repeal the 12 perce...Read More »
Kentucky issues pequest for Proposals to expand the state’s EV charging network
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a request for proposals to expand the state’s network of fast-charging stations f...Read More »
Port executives say ports face $6.7B cargo equipment upgrade costs over five years
According to a new survey, U.S. ports need billions in near-term capital investments to maintain their efficiency and gl...Read More »
Philadelphia announces plan to improve safety in the city’s Lower South Philadelphia region
Philadelphia recently released a nearly $30 million plan to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and strengthen tr...Read More »
FTA announces $166M investment in passenger rail
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it would invest $166 million in...Read More »
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority completes improvements on Red Line
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) recently completed infrastructure improvements along the Red Line Ashm...Read More »
Nearly one third of cars sold in 2026 will be electric, report says
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has found that electric car sales are expected to rise in 2026, ...Read More »
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approves BUILD America 250 Act after markup
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), chair of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, said the committee had approv...Read More »
USDOT releases plan to modernize freight network
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released a multiyear strategy to modernize the United States’ nearly 7 ...Read More »
USDOT, Amtrak announce master development team for Penn Station Renovation
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak announced that Penn Transformation Partners would take on the position ...Read More »
