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Missouri releases plan to develop transportation system through 2050

By Melina Druga  |   June 5, 2026   |   Featured

The Missouri Highways Transportation Commission recently approved the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) 2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a comprehensive, policy-driven guide...

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Construction of JAXPORT new vehicle berth reaches midway point

By Melina Druga  |   June 5, 2026   |   City

Construction of Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Blount Island Marine Terminal’s new vehicle berth, Berth 21 recently reached the 50 percent completion mark. The berth is designed to in...

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Indiana extends gas tax suspension for second time

By Melina Druga  |   June 5, 2026   |   News

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun extended the Braun Gas Tax Holiday on Wednesday for a second time. Braun first announced a 30-day Gasoline Usage Tax suspension on April 8. He extended the tax holiday on Ma...

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CPKC sets May record for transporting Canadian grain, grain products

By Melina Druga  |   June 4, 2026   |   News

Calgary-based Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and Mexico, set a record in May for transporting Canadian grain and grai...

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Oregon appoints interim director of transportation

By Melina Druga  |   June 4, 2026   |   News

Chris Warner recently was appointed the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) interim director. The move allows the current interim director Lisa Sumption to return to...

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Seattle mayor renews Transit Measure to fund bus trips, transit passes for low-income residents

By Liz Carey  |   June 4, 2026   |   City

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released her latest effort to increase transit service for her city with a renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure. If approved by Seattle’s City Council and voters, th...

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Legislation introduced to repeal federal excise tax on heavy trucks

By Liz Carey  |   June 4, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced legislation recently that would repeal the 12 percent federal excise tax on heavy trucks. The legislation, the Modern, Clean, a...

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Norfolk Southern appoints next chief operating officer

By Melina Druga  |   June 3, 2026   |   News

Norfolk Southern Corp. recently appointed Brian Barr as chief operating officer, effective Monday. “Brian is the right leader for operations, bringing a strong commitment to safety, broad railroa...

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Largest high-speed track, systems installation in the United States gain approval

By Melina Druga  |   June 3, 2026   |   Investment

The California High-Speed Rail Authority board of directors recently approved the initial phase of the largest track and systems installation effort in the United States. The Track and Systems Con...

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Kentucky issues pequest for Proposals to expand the state’s EV charging network

By Liz Carey  |   June 3, 2026   |   Featured

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a request for proposals to expand the state’s network of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. Responses to the RFP are due on July 13 and are expect...

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Contract awarded for construction package three of Hudson Tunnel Project

By Liz Carey  |   June 3, 2026   |   News

Officials with the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced the contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 3 would go to Skanska Creamer Sanzari NJSA JV. Package 3 covers the Ne...

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Caltrans awards $23.6M to 58 projects statewide

By Melina Druga  |   June 2, 2026   |   Investment

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently awarded 58 projects statewide $23.6 million in grants. The projects focus on multimodal transportation and help improve mobility opt...

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Port executives say ports face $6.7B cargo equipment upgrade costs over five years

By Liz Carey  |   June 2, 2026   |   Featured

According to a new survey, U.S. ports need billions in near-term capital investments to maintain their efficiency and global competitiveness. The survey of 25 senior port and terminal executives b...

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Four Ohio railroad crossings to be upgraded

By Melina Druga  |   June 2, 2026   |   Investment

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved a construction authorization on May 27 to conduct rail crossings upgrades in four locations. The Ohio Rail Development Commission filed the ...

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Contract for Pomona to Claremont A Line Extension awarded

By Liz Carey  |   June 2, 2026   |   City

The Construction Authority Board for the Foothills Gold Line in California voted unanimously recently to award SSH Joint Venture with the construction manager contract for the Pomona to Claremont A Li...

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Washington state Sound Transit Board adopts new system plan

By Liz Carey  |   June 1, 2026   |   News

The Board of directors for Sound Transit between Tacoma and Everett, Washington, had adopted an updated system plan. Officials said the Sound Transit Board adopted the plan to keep light rail proj...

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Philadelphia announces plan to improve safety in the city’s Lower South Philadelphia region

By Melina Druga  |   June 1, 2026   |   City

Philadelphia recently released a nearly $30 million plan to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and strengthen transportation access around the Philadelphia Sports Complex and the Lower South P...

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FAA awards more than $523M in grants to airports nationwide

By Melina Druga  |   June 1, 2026   |   Air

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently awarded 332 grants totaling more than $523 million to airports in 43 states through the Airport Infrastructure Grants program. The program funds a...

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MBTA board approves five-year Capital Investment Plan

By Liz Carey  |   June 1, 2026   |   Investment

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors announced the approval of its Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan recently. The CIP is a rolling, five-year financi...

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FTA announces $166M investment in passenger rail

By Liz Carey  |   May 29, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it would invest $166 million in American passenger rail services and infrastructure. The Notice of Funding ...

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