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House passes legislation would prohibit foreign entities from controlling port facilities

By Melina Druga  |   June 12, 2025   |   Federal

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed bipartisan legislation that would prohibit certain foreign entities from controlling port facilities. The Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 would prohib...

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Legislation to improve roads around airports introduced

By Liz Carey  |   June 9, 2025   |   Air

Bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at improving ground transportation into and out of airports across the country was introduced in Congress Thursday. U.S. Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN) and David ...

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Transportation Department report finds no path forward for California’s high-speed rail project

By Liz Carey  |   June 6, 2025   |   Featured

According to a report from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)’s high-speed rail project has no path for...

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FAA looking for company to oversee air traffic control system overhaul

By Liz Carey  |   June 5, 2025   |   Air

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration issued a Request for Information for a company to lead the build-out of a new air traffic control system. The integrator w...

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U.S. Transportation Department announces $5.4B in bridge funding

By Liz Carey  |   June 4, 2025   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced the availability of nearly $4.9 billion in funding for major bridge projects, and up to $500 million for rural bridge...

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Lawmakers call for reinstatement of UTC grants

By Melina Druga  |   June 3, 2025   |   Featured

U.S. Reps. Rick Larsen (D-WA), House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ranking member, and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology ranking member, recently s...

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Reps. Johnson, Stanton introduce bill to speed up permitting process for transportation infrastructure

By Dave Kovaleski  |   June 2, 2025   |   Featured

U.S. Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ) introduced legislation that seeks to digitize and streamline the permitting process for transportation infrastructure. Their bill, the Inter...

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FHWA releases $1.5B in Emergency Relief program funds to accelerate repairs following natural disasters

By Melina Druga  |   May 29, 2025   |   Federal

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently provided more than $1.5 billion in Emergency Relief program funds to help states and U.S. territories accelerate repairs to roads, bridges and other ...

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U.S. Climate Alliance launches Affordable Clean Cars Coalition

By Melina Druga  |   May 28, 2025   |   Federal

The U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors representing approximately 60 percent of the U.S. economy and 55 percent of the U.S. population, recently launched the Affordable Clea...

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Legislation would strengthen infrastructure that keeps food supply chain moving

By Melina Druga  |   May 23, 2025   |   Federal

Bipartisan legislation recently re-introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would provide additional federal resources for the repair and maintenance of the infrastructure that keeps the food s...

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Lack of truck parking contributed to 2023 I-70 bus crash in Illinois, report says

By Liz Carey  |   May 22, 2025   |   Federal

A new report from the National Transportation Safety Board find that a severe shortage of accessible truck parking contributed to the July 2023 Greyhound bus crash. U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) said...

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Legislation would mandate Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast systems

By Melina Druga  |   May 21, 2025   |   Air

Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would require all aircraft operating in Class B airspace to install and use Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In and Out. Class B...

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Legislation reintroduced to lower tire costs

By Liz Carey  |   May 21, 2025   |   Featured

U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Emilia Sykes (D-OH) reintroduced legislation to support consumers and the tire industry. The Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of...

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FTA to award $1.5B in grants for bus infrastructure, commuter transit

By Melina Druga  |   May 19, 2025   |   Federal

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award approximately $1.5 billion in grants through two programs to projects that expand bus manufacturing, build and renovate bus facilities, and expand a...

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USDOT awards more than $607M to 76 infrastructure projects

By Melina Druga  |   May 16, 2025   |   Air

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded 76 infrastructure grants worth more than $607 million. The grants were awarded to various agencies that will allocate the funds. “Under ...

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FAA to improve air traffic controller training through tower simulation systems

By Liz Carey  |   May 15, 2025   |   Air

The Federal Aviation Administration said it is working to reduce costs and certify air traffic controllers fasters through the use of Tower Simulation Systems (TSS). Officials said TSS allows cont...

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Legislation introduced to modernize rail line tax credits

By Liz Carey  |   May 13, 2025   |   Federal

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced legislation they said will modernize short line rail credits and provide rail operators with the resources to ensure safe infrastructure. ...

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Flint’s Mass Transportation Authority receives $12M federal grant

By Melina Druga  |   May 12, 2025   |   Federal

The Federal Transit Administration recently awarded the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) of Flint, Mich., a $12 million improvement grant. The grant will be used to help the MTA upgrade buses, s...

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OOIDA supports legislation deregulating speed limiters on large commercial vehicles

By Melina Druga  |   May 12, 2025   |   Federal

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) supports the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act. U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced...

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USDOT unveils plan for new air traffic control system

By Liz Carey  |   May 12, 2025   |   Air

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rolled out his plan to build a new air traffic control system. The release of the plan comes on the heels of several moments over the past mo...

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