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Legislation introduced to protect roads, supply chains

By Liz Carey  |   March 2, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) introduced legislation last week to address issues affecting American freight systems and highways. Young, the chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportatio...

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Nebraska signs agreement with FHA to accelerate transportation construction

By Liz Carey  |   February 25, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Nebraska has signed an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration to build infrastructure projects faster and more efficiently. Under the ...

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FTA to invest nearly $390M into aging transit bus infrastructure

By Liz Carey  |   February 24, 2026   |   Featured

The Federal Transit Administration announced it would invest nearly $390 million into 34 transit projects across the country to modernize the country’s aging bus infrastructure. The funds will d...

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Bipartisan bill supporting aviation innovation introduced

By Liz Carey  |   February 18, 2026   |   Air

A group of Senators introduced legislation that would help American advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft companies succeed, officials said Monday. The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitivenes...

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Nebraska appropriates $15M in federal funds to three projects

By Melina Druga  |   February 13, 2026   |   Federal

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) recently appropriated $15 million to support three projects. Funding was Congressional directed spending through the federal Transportation, Housin...

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Manufacturers campaign focuses on American need for strong infrastructure

By Liz Carey  |   February 12, 2026   |   Federal

The National Association of Manufacturers has launched a nationwide campaign to urge Congress to reauthorize federal highway programs before they expire on Sept. 30. The “Building to Win” camp...

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Legislation would push back on California gas tax

By Liz Carey  |   February 12, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) announced he is working on legislation that would curb excessive state gas taxes, including California’s nearly 71 cents per gallon, the highest in the country. Kile...

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New Mexico awards nearly $47M in transportation grants

By Melina Druga  |   February 10, 2026   |   Federal

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) recently awarded 27 projects nearly $47 million through four federal funding programs for federal fiscal years 2026-2028. The awards were the res...

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Legislation introduced to create transit ambassador program as safety support

By Liz Carey  |   February 9, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Rep Lateefah Simon (D-CA) introduced new legislation recently that would support the creation of transit ambassador programs across the country. The legislation, the Rapid Intervention and De...

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Congress members warn ‘gutting’ NHTSA puts Americans at risk

By Liz Carey  |   February 9, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, said the Trump Administration’s "gutting" of the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis...

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Genesee & Wyoming provides update on 44 ongoing industrial development projects in 16 states

By Melina Druga  |   January 28, 2026   |   Federal

Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), the largest short line railroad holding company in North America, recently provided an update on its 44 ongoing industrial development projects in 16 states. The projects ...

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FAA unveils new agency structure to support enhanced safety, increased transparency

By Liz Carey  |   January 28, 2026   |   Air

Federal Aviation Administration administrator Bryan Bedford announced his agency's plan to overhaul its organizational structure recently. Bedford said the reorganization would support modernizati...

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Americans support raising federal gas tax to pay for road maintenance, survey finds

By Liz Carey  |   January 22, 2026   |   Featured

A new report from the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) has found that 75 percent of Americans support raising transportation revenue through higher federal gas taxes or a new mileage fee. The...

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Legislation introduced to protect passenger rail crewmembers

By Liz Carey  |   January 21, 2026   |   Federal

Legislation introduced in Congress by U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Hoeven (R-ND) seeks to make protections for passenger rail crewmembers similar to those afforded to flight crew members...

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FAA designates two sites for drone, unmanned aircraft systems

By Liz Carey  |   January 12, 2026   |   Air

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration designated two new sites for unmanned aircraft systems testing.  The sites in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and the Indi...

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FAA announces radar contracts for new Air Traffic Control system

By Liz Carey  |   January 7, 2026   |   Air

The U. S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration announced it will replace the country’s aging radar system and has awarded RTX and Indra to lead the initiative. FAA ad...

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awards $118M in CDL grants

By Melina Druga  |   January 2, 2026   |   Featured

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently awarded more than $118 million in grants through three programs to enhance the commercial driver’s license (CDL) system. “These ...

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USDOT announces university transportation center grants

By Liz Carey  |   December 23, 2025   |   Federal

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation would make $33 million available for the University Transportation Centers (UTC) program. The Notice o...

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Bipartisan legislation seeks to strengthen federal port infrastructure investment

By Liz Carey  |   December 23, 2025   |   Air

A bipartisan, bicameral coalition of Congress members introduced legislation that would strengthen the Port Infrastructure Development Program by distributing federal investments more evenly across th...

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USDOT announces $1.5B in available infrastructure funding

By Liz Carey  |   December 17, 2025   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $1.5 billion Notice of Funding Opportunity for infrastructure projects across the country. According to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the g...

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