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April 27th, 2026
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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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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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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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ATRI approves top priorities addressing major weather events, safety improvements

By Melina Druga  |   April 21, 2026   |   Federal

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) board of directors recently reviewed and approved its 2026 top research priorities. At its annual meeting in March, ATRI’s Research Advisory...

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Report: Airports making progress adapting to rising electrical demand

By Liz Carey  |   April 20, 2026   |   Air

A report by the American Association of Airport Executive (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Transformation, said while electric demand is rising at airports across the country, airports are making progress...

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DART appoints David Leininger as interim president, CEO

By Melina Druga  |   April 20, 2026   |   News

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board of directors recently appointed David Leininger to serve as interim president and CEO, effective May 4. Leininger will oversee day-to-day operations, sup...

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Rhode Island governor proposes reduction in gas tax

By Liz Carey  |   April 17, 2026   |   Investment

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has included a reduced gas tax as part of his Fiscal Year 2027 budget request. McKee is proposing to repeal the two-cent gas tax increase passed by state’s General As...

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration updates DataQs program

By Melina Druga  |   April 17, 2026   |   Featured

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently updated its DataQs program to improve turnaround times for truckers awaiting safety record corrections. The DataQs system allows mot...

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Two North Carolina projects win innovation awards

By Melina Druga  |   April 16, 2026   |   Investment

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials presented the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) with two innovation awards this week at the organization’s sp...

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House approves legislation addressing 2025 midair collision of Army Black Hawk helicopter, American Airlines flight

By Liz Carey  |   April 16, 2026   |   Air

Legislation to address issues that arose after the investigation of the 2025 midair collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River passed the U....

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New Jersey fleet modernization showcases multilevel rail car

By Liz Carey  |   April 15, 2026   |   Investment

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined U.S. Reps. Rob Menendez (D-NJ), Nellie Pou (D-NJ) and NJ Transit president and CEO Kris Kolluri to showcase the fleet modernization for the transit system. Th...

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SEPTA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for Ardmore Station

By Melina Druga  |   April 15, 2026   |   City

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the $60.6 million Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line on April 10. The station began ...

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FTA opening air traffic controller hiring period

By Melina Druga  |   April 14, 2026   |   Air

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will open the annual hiring period for air traffic controllers on Friday. The hiring period will close when the FAA receives 8,000 applications. Last year,...

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New York launches customer survey to reimagine Jamaica station

By Liz Carey  |   April 14, 2026   |   City

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launched a customer engagement survey that will help them to reimagine Jamaica Station in Queens. Through a customer ...

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MARTA releases schedule for NextGen Bus Network

By Melina Druga  |   April 13, 2026   |   City

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) recently released the schedule for the NextGen Bus Network that launches on April 18. Riders are encouraged to check their specific routes b...

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