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

By Liz Carey  |   April 22, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Rail Administration (FRA) is accepting applications for more than $2 billion in funding to support rail projects, the department said Monday. The ...

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Transportation Department will award $4.7B to rail projects along Northeast Corridor

By Melina Druga  |   April 22, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently opened the application period for the Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program. The department will award $4.7 billion to high priority major station proje...

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FTA opening air traffic controller hiring period

By Melina Druga  |   April 14, 2026   |   Air

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will open the annual hiring period for air traffic controllers on Friday. The hiring period will close when the FAA receives 8,000 applications. Last year,...

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FTA to invest $657M into ferry services, infrastructure

By Melina Druga  |   April 8, 2026   |   Federal

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will invest $657 million in ferry services and infrastructure through three grant programs. The Passenger Ferry Grant Program provides funding to assist in ...

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USDOT details total grant funding for safety programs

By Liz Carey  |   April 2, 2026   |   Federal

According to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) more than $665 million has been invested this year into traffic safety initiativ...

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MARAD investing $35M though Shipyard Grant Program

By Melina Druga  |   April 2, 2026   |   Federal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently opened the application period for the Small Shipyard Grant Program. This round will award $35 million. Applications are due May 11. The program prov...

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USDOT to invest $13M into marine highway infrastructure

By Liz Carey  |   April 1, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced that it would provide funds to 11 marine highway projects in seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. MARAD...

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USDOT to award $999.5M in Safe Streets for All grants

By Melina Druga  |   March 31, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the application period for the Safe Streets for All grant program, offering a total of $999.5 million during this funding round. The SS4A program in...

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USDOT investing nearly $500M into American ports

By Liz Carey  |   March 30, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced it would invest nearly $500 million to revitalize American ports, shipyards and maritime capabilities. Officials...

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Amtrak, DOT announce progress on New York Penn Station Transformation

By Liz Carey  |   March 25, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak said work on the New York Penn Station Transformation project is making progress. As part of an update on the station’s renovation, officials sai...

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Sen. Rounds introduces legislation supporting rural transit providers

By Liz Carey  |   March 19, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) has introduced legislation he said will help rural transit providers improve their services. The Investments in Rural Transit Act, would give rural transit operators t...

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Hudson Tunnel Project resumes construction at all sites, could stall if overseeing commission loses access to federal funds

By Liz Carey  |   March 12, 2026   |   City

Construction has resumed at all sites of the Hudson Tunnel Project, but officials warn work could stall again if the Gateway Development Commission cannot continue to access federal funds. The GDC...

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California congressmembers urge DOT to secure $2B in transit funds ahead of 2028 Olympics

By Liz Carey  |   March 12, 2026   |   Featured

The California Congressional delegation is urging U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to support the inclusion of $2 billion in President Donald Trump’s 27FY Budget Request for transit funding ...

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Federal Transit Administration announces funding opportunity for public transit

By Liz Carey  |   March 4, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration announced it will be taking applications for more than $686 million in grants to modernize rail transit stations. Part of t...

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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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