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Construction on Alabama’s Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project to begin in Oct.

By Liz Carey  |   September 22, 2026   |   Featured

Full construction can begin on Alabama’s Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the state's history, now that the financing is complete, state official...

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U.S. Senate legislation introduced to improve roundabout funding and traffic safety

By Liz Carey  |   September 22, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced legislation that will improve traffic safety and provide more options for funding roundabouts. The Visionary Intersections Modernization...

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Legislation would reduce airport safety gaps

By Melina Druga  |   September 21, 2026   |   Air

The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation advanced on Thursday bipartisan legislation that would address safety gaps that have contributed to a number of recent close calls in...

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Legislation would re-authorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program

By Melina Druga  |   September 18, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation on Tuesday that would re-authorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program through fiscal year 2029 at $100 million annually. ...

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USDOT awards $233M in transit modernization grants

By Liz Carey  |   September 14, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it had awarded $233 million in funding for accessibility and mobility improvements to transit stations. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) sai...

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Transportation Department launches space task force

By Melina Druga  |   September 11, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently launched an intradepartmental body that will coordinate space policy activities on behalf of the department. The Space Policy Administration, ...

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Legislation introduced to fix loophole in USDOT registration system

By Liz Carey  |   September 10, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Reps. Dave Taylor (R-OH) and Shomari Figures (D-AL) have introduced legislation that will prevent chameleon carriers from exploiting U.S. Department of Registration systems to illegally operate. ...

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MARAD designates 2026 Centers of Excellence

By Melina Druga  |   September 10, 2026   |   Federal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently designated 16 more maritime training institutions as 2026 Centers of Excellence, bringing the network to 48 institutions at 87 training facilities in 28 st...

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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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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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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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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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USDOT, Port of Corpus Christi sign nuclear maritime technology agreement

By Liz Carey  |   August 21, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Port of Corpus Christi have signed an agreement to partner on small modular reactor (SMR) technology for maritime applications. The port will explore ...

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FAA announces hybrid-electric flight demonstrations

By Liz Carey  |   August 20, 2026   |   Air

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Departments of Transportation would join Electra in conducting hybrid-electric demonstration flights. The flight...

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Legislation securing veterans’ access to CDLs introduced

By Liz Carey  |   August 17, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) introduced legislation last week that would fast-track American Veteran’s paths to earning a commercial driver’s license. The Freedom Haulers bill would codify an i...

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Bill to crack down on excessive trucking lawsuits introduced in House

By Liz Carey  |   August 14, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Reps. Mike Flood (R-NE), Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and David Rouzer (R-NC) introduced legislation that would address the recent spike in trucking lawsuits. The Uniform Vehicle ...

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USDOT announces Steve Dowling as new chief safety officer of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

By Liz Carey  |   August 12, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that Steve Dowling has joined the agency as its Chief Safety Officers. Dowling has more than...

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