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Austin receives $32M federal grant for Barton Springs Road Bridge replacement
The City of Austin, Texas, received a $32 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation this week to fund the replacement of the Barton Springs Road Bridge. Part of the Bridge Investment Program, the grant will help Austin replace the existing 99-year-old south bridge structure, as well as the 78-year-old north bridge structure, with a new bridge that will widen the current bridge deck. Officials said the current bridge is in fair condition but nearing the end of its useful life. ...
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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey receives largest sustainability award in its history
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FRA proposed rulemaking would amend regs required to obtain waivers, other regulatory relief
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FAA announced $970M in funding to modernize airport terminals
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Revised track safety regulations proposed by FRA
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U.S. Department of Transportation awards more than $30M for truck parking spaces
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U.S. transportation committee members call for implementation of drone-related provisions
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New federal rule allows State Safety Oversight Agencies to conduct inspections without warning
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Oct. 18 finalized requirements that will bolster the role of its State Safety O...Read More »
