National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said she supports a proposal from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administra...
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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) awarded the MTA Metro-North Railroad two Gold Awards during its Rail Conference in Pittsburgh this month.
MTA Metro-North was recognized for t...
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On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced new proposed safety stan...
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At least half of U.S. property projects have included requests for converting existing office space, according to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey conducted in late 2022.
The results of the Futu...
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would diversify the racial and ethnic makeup of the American aviation industry.
The American Aviation Diversity Act would author...
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The American Trucking Association (ATA) told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Monday that it is committed reducing heavy-duty truck emissions.
As part of its comments to the EPA’s ...
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The American Petroleum Institute (API), an organization representing the natural gas and oil industry, recently urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to modify a proposal for new tailpi...
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On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it would be making $10 million in grant funding for rural and tribal communities available over the next five years.
The grants, part o...
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently made available $3 million in quick release Emergency Relief to offset repair work costs on a section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia.
Funds will...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued a rule that requires aircraft manufacturers install a secondary barrier on the flight deck of new commercial airplanes.
The final rule mand...
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An Association of American Railroads (AAR) report maintains innovative federal policies can advance rail industry efforts to combat climate change and aid in building rail network resilience.
“Th...
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Bipartisan, bicameral legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives would strengthen standards for federally funded infrastructure projects.
The Bridge Corros...
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A bipartisan group of senators recently introduced legislation that would enhance the nation's air travel system.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 was introduce...
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U.S. Reps. Nanette Barragán (D-CA) and Robert Garcia (D-CA) and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) recently introduced bicameral legislation that would establish a pathway to eliminate domestically operat...
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced $11.6 million to support six transit bus automation research projects.
"Advancements in technology can go a long way toward creating a s...
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U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) announced Tuesday he had introduced legislation that will allow logging trucks to drive further on interstate highways.
The Safe Routes Act of 2023 would allow logging...
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A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress on Tuesday could spur local governments to use drone technology to bolster America’s critical infrastructure, as well as to grow the workforce needed to oper...
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Amtrak recently submitted applications to the Federal Railroad Administration for nearly $7.3 billion in Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program grants to fund 14 proposed North...
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President Joe Biden recently signed the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) Improvement Act into law.
The legislation improves the NOTAM system pilots use for safety alerts during flights by establishi...
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On Monday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced it had awarded more than $570 million in grants to eliminate points where railroad tracks intersect...
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