Decline in gasoline prices slows
A decline in gasoline prices slowed this past week, falling two cents to a national average of $3.28 a gallon. This is 11 cents less than a month ago but $1.03 more than a year ago. Prices wer...
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Wyoming completes work on US 20
The Wyoming Department of Transportation recently completed slide stabilization work adjacent to US20/WY789 between Shoshoni and Thermopolis at the north edge of the Upper Wind River Campground. Th...
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Michigan DOT video recaps 2021 investments in roads, bridges
A new video from the Michigan Department of Transportation highlights some of the most impactful improvements made during its record-breaking investment into infrastructure in 2021. The Rebuilding...
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Buttigieg highlights USDOT’s work to combat human trafficking
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called on transportation stakeholders this week to join the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in combating human trafficking. The remarks came du...
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Louisiana airports to receive nearly $35.7M, FAA says
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration recently announced that Louisiana’s airports would receive nearly $35.7 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. ...
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Massachusetts Gov. Baker announces nearly $9M for Community Transit Grant Program
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Friday that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation would provide nearly $9 million in Community Transit Grant Program funds. The funds can be use...
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FTA, CALSTART sign agreement to administer Research to Practice Initiative
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently selected CALSTART, a Pasadena, Calif.-based nonprofit organization that works on sustainable transportation, to administer the agency’s new Research...
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Rhode Island adds three devices to pretreatment approved list
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recently added three proprietary stormwater treatment devices to its pretreatment approved list. In urban or suburban areas, precipitat...
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CT Gov. Lamont announces partnership to manage and revamp Union Station
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont joined New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti and other officials to announce a partnership in managing...
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U.S. DOT announces $250M loan to Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced its Build America Bureau would provide a loan of up to $250.29 million to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) for the 18...
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Delaware completes Route 141 project
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) recently completed the Route 141 corridor project. “In total, DelDOT has invested nearly $160 million to improve safety, traffic flow, and moder...
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Louisiana project receives $26.9 million federal loan
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau recently awarded the Rural Projects Initiative a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan of up to $26.9 mil...
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Minnesota projects receive $18 million
The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently awarded $18 million to eight construction projects statewide through the Transportation Economic Development program. The program funds transport...
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Washington State addressing mobility issues
The Washington State Department of Transportation recently released a transportation strategy and needs assessment plan for people who bike, walk and roll in the state. “Active transportation pla...
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USDOT announces $1.39B in emergency relief for road and bridge repairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Tuesday that it was awarding $1.39 billion in Emergency Relief funds to help 42 states, the District o...
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Tolling industry supports USDOT strategic framework
The tolling industry released a statement this week in support of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s draft Strategic Framework and has made recommendations on how to ensure more sustainable tra...
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Caltrans “complete streets” policy includes safety options
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently released a new policy for all new transportation projects it funds or oversees. This policy, which Caltrans calls a “complete stree...
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EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for passenger vehicles
On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks. The final standards, t...
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Connecticut eyes $839M in upgrades to state’s transportation system
The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved $839 million in upgrades to the state's transportation system on Tuesday as recommended by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont. The governor, who serves as t...
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Severe car crashes drop in Austin
Auto crashes resulting in deaths and serious injuries dropped 17 percent in six of Austin’s 13 High-Injury Roadways, according to a report by the Austin Transportation Department’s Vision Zero tea...
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