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The leading railroad industry organization supports the requests by rail industries for more than $13 billion in bailout money needed as a response to the travel restrictions imposed by government eff...
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Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA) said any potential bailout of the airline industry in the face of the coronavirus would have to include consumer protections.
In a statement, Markey, a member of the Comm...
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Friday that it will expand its eligibility for federal assistance for transit agencies to use in responding to the coronavirus.
The move would al...
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Nevada decision-makers and statewide transportation industry leaders gathered recently for the Nevada Transportation Electrification Forum to discuss transportation electrification and its potential ...
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Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) has added his support to the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) proposal to update the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Graves, the ranki...
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Amidst global concern about the coronavirus pandemic, officials in the airport industry said some areas of the globe could see as much as a 24 percent reduction in traffic and revenue.
On Wednesda...
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A bipartisan bill in Congress would help address the nation’s infrastructure workforce shortage by investing in career and technical education and on-the-job training, lawmakers said.
Rep. Jim L...
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Recently released American Automobile Association (AAA) automated vehicle survey results maintain 12 percent of drivers trust riding in a self-driving car, while 28 percent are uncertain about the tec...
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Members of Chicago’s Congressional delegation met with commissioners from various transportation departments within Chicago to discuss what infrastructure needs should have priority on Thursday.
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Airports Council International (ACI) World officials maintain infrastructure financing, revenue generation, and customer experience excellence serve as essential elements in sustaining a vibrant airpo...
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As Congress works toward reauthorizing infrastructure investments, a new public outreach campaign hopes to educate lawmakers and the American public about the benefits of those investments.
Entitl...
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Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) has proposed legislation that would fund high-speed rail throughout the country, but most especially in California’s San Joaquin Valley.
H. R. 5805, called the High-Speed R...
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A new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate in February will help fill projected vacancies in the transportation industry.
If passed, the Senate bill, Promoting Service in Transportation A...
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Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would assist communities and private firms in building infrastructure that will withstand severe weather.
The Built to Last Act would r...
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Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would make improvements to the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program (RRIF).
RRIF was created in ...
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Still three years away from the beginning of construction, the I-5 Rose Quarter Expansion project in Portland, Oregon, is moving forward, despite concerns about budget increases and environmental impa...
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Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) recently petitioned the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study inconsistencies in cargo screening standards at U.S. ports that have halted ...
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U.S. Sen. John Barrasso. (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, urged support on Wednesday for making a historic investment in the nation’s roads by passing the Ameri...
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The Department of Transportation (DOT) has earmarked $12.2 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help communities in 18 states craft local air service needs solutions.
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House would ensure Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds can be used to incentivize the early completion of critical runway and airport projects.
The p...
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