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Massachusetts completes bridge project months ahead of schedule

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By Melina Druga  |  April 29, 2026

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday for the approximately $54.9 million Maffa Way/Mystic Avenue Bridge superstructure replacement project in Boston and Somerville. The project was completed nearly nine months ahead of schedule. “By completing this project months ahead of schedule, we are reducing disruptions for residents and businesses while improving transit access, road safety and connectivity in Boston and Somerville,” ...

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NY/NJ Port Authority, Skyports Drone services start yearlong trial flights

By Liz Carey
April 27, 2026

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it is starting trial flights using small uncrewed aircraft to carry l...Read More »

Congestion relief funds in NYC to fund clean truck program expansion

By Liz Carey
April 24, 2026

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said funds ...Read More »

Legislation would protect rail network from foreign surveillance

By Melina Druga
April 23, 2026

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would protect the U.S. rail network fro...Read More »

U.S. Department of Transportation opens applications for $2B funding to support rail travel

By Liz Carey
April 22, 2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Rail Administration (FRA) is accepting applications for more than $2 b...Read More »

International organization commissions study into air traffic controller understaffing

By Liz Carey
April 21, 2026

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) announced it has commissioned a new research study into air traf...Read More »

Report: Airports making progress adapting to rising electrical demand

By Liz Carey
April 20, 2026

A report by the American Association of Airport Executive (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Transformation, said while electr...Read More »

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration updates DataQs program

By Melina Druga
April 17, 2026

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently updated its DataQs program to improve turnaround times ...Read More »

House approves legislation addressing 2025 midair collision of Army Black Hawk helicopter, American Airlines flight

By Liz Carey
April 16, 2026

Legislation to address issues that arose after the investigation of the 2025 midair collision between an American Airlin...Read More »

Dallas Area Rapid Transit budget, 20-year financial plan receives award

By Melina Druga
April 15, 2026

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently awarded Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) a Distinguished Bud...Read More »

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport awards Alstom five-year contract extension

By Liz Carey
April 14, 2026

The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has extended Alstom’s contract to operate and maintain the Plane ...Read More »

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