Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have formed a joint plan to address several major service disruptions in recent months in the Northeast Corridor in New Jersey and New York Penn Station. There have also bee...
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On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) introduced legislation that would improve safety standards for brokers and shippers contracting with motor carriers. The Motor Carrier Safety Selection ...
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As part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will distribute $1.8 billion in awards...
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Independent safety regulators on Tuesday criticized decisions made by Norfolk Southern Railway, which is led by CEO Alan Shaw, following the February 2023 derailment of a train carrying toxic chemical...
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On Tuesday, Uber Freight announced it would partner with Aurora Innovation to launch Premier Autonomy, a program that will provide Uber Freight carriers of all sizes with access to driverless miles. ...
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The New York State Department of Transportation recently awarded more than 30 communities statewide $97.7 million in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants. The Transportation Alt...
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Through the Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment initiative, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will award nearly $60 million to recipients in Arizona, Texas, and Utah lo...
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Recognizing the challenge posed by a particular segment of the Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently awarded a $22 million grant to the Natio...
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded more than $108 million in Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects and Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund grant awards to 85 pr...
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The Vermont Downtown Development Board recently awarded 11 downtowns and villages $1.8 million in Downtown Transportation Fund grants to support projects to improve safety, access, and transportation....
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The Port of Seattle Commission recently voted to require all cruise vessels homeported in Seattle be shore power capable and utilize shore power, starting with the 2027 season. On average, cruise v...
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On June 11, a group of Republican senators introduced legislation to correct efficiency calculations on electric vehicles. U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on...
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Legislation from U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to streamline repair and maintenance projects at land ports of entry (LPOE) advanced out of committee in the U.S. House this week. The legislation, ...
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On Monday, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced legislation aimed at addressing concerns about accountability and transparency at Amtrak. The legislation, the Amtrak Transparency Act, aims to t...
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On Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state was starting a $45 million pavement revitalization project on the New York State Thruway (I-90) in Chautauqua County. The project, part of more...
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On Friday, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell filed an ordinance with the Metro Council to allow the transportation improvement program to be included on the Nov. 5 ballot. The Metro Council, the...
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Under the Biden administration, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced a round of $7.8 million to benefit 17 public transportation projects focused on supporting those with disabi...
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recently announced that he would pull the state from the California electric vehicle mandate at the end of 2024, when its current regulations expire. Virginia’s ...
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According to an abstract released by the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday, interruptions and multi-tasking at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, almost led to a runway c...
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently awarded approximately $480 million in Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program grants. “Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program gr...
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