UPS to initiate electric vehicle test
UPS announced Tuesday a collaboration with Thor Trucks, Inc. to develop and test a fully-electric delivery truck expected to be ready for deployment later this year. UPS officials said Los Angeles,...
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California road repair act will give regions up to $34.5 billion in benefits
California’s Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 will provide between $9.7 billion and $34.5 billion in economic activity and user benefits in the state’s six major regions by 2028, accordi...
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ALPA survey shows public criticism of automated aircraft replacing pilots
In a survey conducted by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) this week, 81 percent of Americans expressed opposition to removing pilots from cockpits on safety grounds. ALPA condu...
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Honda unveils SmartCharge beta program
Honda recently introduced its new SmartChargeTM beta program, which allows electric vehicle (EV) customers to reduce the environmental impact of charging their car while earning monetary rewards. O...
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Boeing to build new autonomous aircraft center in Massachusetts
Boeing recently announced plans to open a Boeing Aerospace and Autonomy Center in Cambridge, Mass., that will design, build, and fly autonomous aircraft and develop enabling technologies. Next-gen...
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Georgia governor suspends sales tax on jet fuel with support of Airlines for America
In an executive order this week, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal suspended his state’s sales tax on jet fuel, a move immediately cheered by Airlines for America (A4A). A4A, the industry organization re...
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Lawmakers urge Amtrak to uphold partnership agreement
A bipartisan group of senators recently urged Amtrak to uphold a public-private partnership continuing operation of the Southwest Chief passenger train and long-distance passenger service. Official...
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Trade organizations oppose labor agreements
Eleven trade organizations, including the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, recently sent a letter to President Donald Trump opposing the mandatory use of Project Labor Agreements...
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Princeton University lauds Enterprise CarShare benefits, popularity
Enterprise CarShare is helping to reduce traffic congestion on the campus of Princeton University, officials said, and the popularity of their partnership is rising yearly. Owned and operated by E...
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Eno Center for Transportation urges caution in taxing transportation network companies
A policy brief released by the Eno Center for Transportation last week addressed the issue of taxing transportation network companies (TNCs) like Lyft or Uber. The center warned that, while revenue...
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House approves maritime transportation safety bill
The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved the Save Our Seas Act, which addresses maritime transportation safety issues raised by the El Faro sinking and promotes the reduction of the marine ...
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More than 100,000 drone pilots obtain FAA certificate
More than 100,000 drone enthusiasts have obtained a Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since its small drone rule went into effect on Aug. 29, 2016. The rule ap...
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ATA to create 50,000 career opportunities
American Trucking Associations (ATA) leaders recently pledged that the group would create career opportunities for 10,000 people annually for the next five years. The announcement follows Presiden...
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Legislation introduced to help protect nation’s bus drivers from assault
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) recently introduced a bill that would enhance the safety of the nation’s bus drivers, following reports of violence against bus drivers by unruly passengers. It...
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Third natural gas transportation bill introduced in Congress
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) introduced a bill this week that would give the same regulatory treatment to natural gas vehicles that is given to electric vehicles. The bill, the Light-Duty Natural...
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Safety organizations develop red light camera checklist
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the National Safety Council, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and AAA recently developed a red light camera checklist for transportation officia...
Read MoreMajority of Americans want feds to invest in public transit
Seventy-four percent of Americans believe Congress should increase public transportation spending, and 75 percent say public transportation is an important option for daily commuters, according to a s...
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Oregon airports receive $14 million in grants
Five Oregon airports recently received $14.3 million in federal Transportation Department grants for aviation training and facility improvements. “In this day and age, high-quality, reliable airp...
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Rep. Curbelo speaks about carbon emissions
U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) recently joined the Columbia University Center for Global Energy Policy at the National Press Club to discuss carbon emissions and infrastructure. Earlier this month...
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Court rules in favor of passenger rail service
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently ruled that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak can set their own standards for measuring passenger rail service on-time perform...
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