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U.S. Transportation Department announces $1.1B for railroad crossing safety

By Liz Carey  |   April 28, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced more than $1.1 billion in funding is available for railroad crossing safety this coming fiscal year. The money, part of the Federal Railroad Adminis...

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CPKC, unions reach collective bargaining agreement

By Melina Druga  |   April 28, 2026   |   News

Alberta-based Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and Mexico, recently reached tentative collective bargaining agreements with ...

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New York sues federal government to restore more than $73M in highway funding

By Liz Carey  |   April 28, 2026   |   Featured

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James have sued to have more than $73 million in federal highway funding for the state restored. The move comes after the U.S. Depa...

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Oregon awarding $16.7M in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grants

By Melina Druga  |   April 28, 2026   |   Investment

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Climate Office recently selected seven private electric vehicle (EV) charging companies for $16.7 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NE...

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NY/NJ Port Authority, Skyports Drone services start yearlong trial flights

By Liz Carey  |   April 27, 2026   |   Air

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it is starting trial flights using small uncrewed aircraft to carry light cargo between lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Marine Terminal. In partners...

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Legislation would amend ‘assaults’ to include railroad workers in Rhode Island

By Melina Druga  |   April 27, 2026   |   News

Legislation recently introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly would amend the definition of “assaults” to include railroad workers who are engaged in the performance of their duties. Ass...

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Ohio investing $123.1M in transportation projects

By Melina Druga  |   April 27, 2026   |   Investment

The Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) recently approved $123.1 million for 11 major transportation projects in eight counties over the next fou...

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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey meet 2025 greenhouse gas reduction targets

By Melina Druga  |   April 24, 2026   |   Investment

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently announced it met its interim target to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent by 2025 and is on track to meet its goals of reducing...

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Nearly $19M approved for aviation projects in Kansas

By Liz Carey  |   April 24, 2026   |   Air

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced $18.9 million in transportation awards would help improve the state’s aviation network. The funding, part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Divisio...

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Congestion relief funds in NYC to fund clean truck program expansion

By Liz Carey  |   April 24, 2026   |   City

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said funds raised from the city’s Congestion Relief Zone tolling program will pay for an ...

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Maritime Administration awards Alaska $115.4M for port projects

By Melina Druga  |   April 24, 2026   |   Federal

The Maritime Administration recently awarded seven Alaska projects more than $115.4 million in Port Infrastructure Development Program grants. The program awards grants based on safety, efficiency, po...

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NHTSA initiative aims to reduce traffic fatalities

By Melina Druga  |   April 23, 2026   |   Federal

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently unveiled a new initiative aimed at reducing traffic fatalities. “At NHTSA, we’re leaning in to support new and enhanced steps...

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Bill to protect earned railroad retirement benefits introduced

By Liz Carey  |   April 23, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) have introduced legislation that would modernize federal law to protect earned railroad retirement benefits. The Railroad Retirement Fairness Ac...

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Kansas City streetcar completed, slated for passenger service

By Liz Carey  |   April 23, 2026   |   City

The Riverfront Extension for the KC Streetcar Authority is completed and slated for passenger service, officials with the transit agency in Kansas City, Mo., said. Now that the $62 million, 0.7-mi...

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Legislation would protect rail network from foreign surveillance

By Melina Druga  |   April 23, 2026   |   Featured

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would protect the U.S. rail network from foreign surveillance and ensure sensitive cargo movements cannot be tracked. ...

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Bill introduced to strengthen transit workforce

By Liz Carey  |   April 22, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Frederica Wilson (D-FL) introduced legislation they hope will expand workforce training and strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers to support American transpo...

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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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Wisconsin awards $117.56M for local roads, connecting highways

By Melina Druga  |   April 22, 2026   |   Investment

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently awarded counties and municipalities statewide $117.56 million in 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing A...

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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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International organization commissions study into air traffic controller understaffing

By Liz Carey  |   April 21, 2026   |   Air

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) announced it has commissioned a new research study into air traffic controller understaffing. Working in partnership with the Centre for Fut...

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