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NJ TRANSIT seeks information on real-time transit communications systems

By Melina Druga  |   June 12, 2026   |   News

NJ TRANSIT, the largest statewide public transportation system in the United States, recently issued a request for information from companies that provide real-time transit communications systems. ...

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U.S. Transportation Department to award $626.7M in grants

By Melina Druga  |   June 12, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation will be awarding $626.7 million in Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects program funds. Funding will support projects that boost supply c...

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American Trucking Association outlines steps for Congress to foster innovation in trucking

By Liz Carey  |   June 11, 2026   |   Featured

The American trucking industry provided Congress with testimony on how to foster innovation in the industry during a hearing on Capitol Hill this week. American Trucking Association President and ...

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Federal Railroad Administration safety fines increase 25 percent

By Melina Druga  |   June 10, 2026   |   Federal

Last year, the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) had a 25 percent year-over-year increase in rail safety fines, according to the agency’s FY 2025 Annual Enforcement Report. When includin...

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Caltrain adopts operating budget for 2027 along with efficiency report recommendations

By Liz Carey  |   June 9, 2026   |   Investment

Recently, Caltrain’s Board of Directors approved the organization’s budget for FY27, as well as recommendations from a financial efficiency report. The actions will ensure that Caltrain will c...

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U.S. DOT launches investigation into Atlanta MARTA Security Spending and Safety Plans

By Liz Carey  |   June 8, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) would launch an investigation into Atlanta’s Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). The...

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District DOT accepting proposals for autonomous vehicle challenge

By Melina Druga  |   June 8, 2026   |   Investment

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is accepting proposals from qualified vendors through July 16 for the Autonomous Vehicle Observation (AVO) Zone Challenge. The challenge will allow ...

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Kansas awards 31 bridge projects $40.5M

By Melina Druga  |   June 8, 2026   |   Investment

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently awarded 31 local bridge projects $40.5 million in state and federal funding through two bridge improvement programs. A total of $20.5 million...

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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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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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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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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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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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