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Legislation on locomotive regulation passed by House Energy and Commerce Committee

By Liz Carey  |   September 4, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Reps. John Moolenaar (R-MI), Craig Goldman (R-TX), and Jay Obernolte's (R-CA) said their legislation on locomotive regulation had passed the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The legisl...

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Maryland plan would invest $21.9B over six years on transportation

By Melina Druga  |   September 3, 2026   |   Investment

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently released its six-year capital budget. The Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2027-2032 would invest $21.9 billio...

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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority awarded $13.3M FTA grant

By Melina Druga  |   September 3, 2026   |   City

The Federal Transit Administration recently awarded the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) a $13.3 million Rail Vehicle Replacement Grant Program grant. The program provides...

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Kentucky celebrates construction start on Mountain Parkway expansion segment

By Liz Carey  |   September 2, 2026   |   Featured

The end of a highway project more than 50 years in the making is just beginning, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. Beshear joined former Gov. Steve Beshear (his father) and a group of local,...

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USDOT removes more than 5,000 commercial drivers for failing English language proficiency tests

By Melina Druga  |   September 2, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently issued an emergency removal of 110 commercial driver’s license (CDL) schools associated with more than 5,000 drivers who failed English languag...

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Study to begin for deepening of North Charleston Terminal

By Melina Druga  |   September 2, 2026   |   Maritime

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, recently signed a feasibility study agreement, the first step toward adding additional depth to North Charles...

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Louisiana Transportation and Development announces LIFTOff Louisiana

By Liz Carey  |   September 1, 2026   |   Air

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced the launch of LIFTOff Louisiana, an advanced air mobility initiative designed to help the Federal Aviation Administration in...

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Colorado nears statewide electric fast-charging network

By Liz Carey  |   September 1, 2026   |   Featured

Colorado announced it is approaching having a fully built-out electric vehicle fast-charging network and is rapidly closing some of its last remaining charging gaps. The state said new stations ar...

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Chicago officials unveil plans for express train from airport to downtown

By Liz Carey  |   August 31, 2026   |   Air

A group of business and civic leaders in Chicago unveiled plans to implement the first airport express train in the United States, transporting travelers from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to downtown ...

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California announces $2.7B for transportation system resiliency

By Liz Carey  |   August 31, 2026   |   Featured

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his state would invest more than $2.7 billion into the state’s transportation system to make it more resilient. The state will spend the money on more than...

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Texas to spend $138B on transportation, governor announces

By Liz Carey  |   August 28, 2026   |   Featured

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his state would invest an estimated $138 billion over the next 10 years on transportation. In a plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the investm...

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Sen. Ernst introduces legislation to thwart Chinese surveillance of railroads

By Liz Carey  |   August 28, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced legislation that would strengthen national security by preventing the Chinese Community Party from monitoring sensitive military shipment monitoring. The leg...

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USDOT launches initiative to update highway, rail corridors into multi-use arteries for utility use

By Melina Druga  |   August 28, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently launched a voluntary initiative to transform highway and rail corridors into multi-use arteries for transmission wires, fiber optic lines, water pipeline...

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Tennessee proposal includes $24.8B public-private partnership

By Melina Druga  |   August 27, 2026   |   Investment

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently advanced the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project which features a $24.8 billion public-private partnership (P3) investment with DriveTN. ...

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American Society for Civil Engineers gives “C” grade to Virginia infrastructure

By Liz Carey  |   August 27, 2026   |   News

The American Society for Civil Engineers said Virginia’s infrastructure grade remained unchanged at “C.” ACSE said the grade is the same as it was for its 2022 report card and matched the gr...

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Mississippi DOT announces large-scale freight corridor improvements to start this fall

By Liz Carey  |   August 27, 2026   |   Featured

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said it will launch one of its most significant infrastructure investments, “The Big Fix,” this fall. The project, the I-20/I-55 Freight Cor...

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Connecticut plan outlines future of transportation system

By Melina Druga  |   August 25, 2026   |   Investment

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently published a document outlining the future of the state’s transportation system. The Connecticut 2055 Long-Range Transportation Plan high...

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USDOT announces investment in ferry modernization effort

By Liz Carey  |   August 25, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation will make $665 million in investments to modernize the ferry infrastructure. The department announced it had selected 23 projects in 14 states and the United ...

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FAA seeks feedback on space industry initiatives

By Melina Druga  |   August 25, 2026   |   Federal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comment on two new initiatives that will ensure continued American dominance in the global commercial space transportation industry. The ...

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Legislation would curtail excessive trucking lawsuits

By Liz Carey  |   August 24, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R_NE) introduced legislation she said will help prevent excessive trucking litigation aimed at high damages and awards based on arbitrary standards. The legislation, the Uni...

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