The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) announced at the TRB annual meeting the 15 winners of the U.S. DOT Intersection Safety Challenge Stage 1A. The challenge’s goal is to incentivizi...
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More than 30 U.S. Senators warned 13 non-unionized automakers not to illegally block United Auto Workers’ (UAW) unionization efforts. U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Alex ...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced a survey designed to identify the port cargo handling needs nationwide over the next five to 10 years. T...
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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is holding an online survey through Feb. 2 to identify what women and men truck drivers believe are barriers for entry into the industry for women...
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On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it had launched a new advisory committee that will advise the Secretary of Transportation on transportation innovation. The 27 membe...
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Engine and power solutions manufacturer Cummins Inc announced recently it had reached an agreement in principle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over claims the company had installed “emiss...
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Earlier this month, more than a dozen U.S. Senators led a call for the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to maximize access to alternative fuel vehicle refueling tax cred...
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On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the 11th edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways” or...
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently opened the application period for $9.7 billion in Bridge Investment Program funds. Funding will be in the Planning and Bridge Project categories. ...
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On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) said it will solicit feedback on minimum standards for electric vehicle charging stations. The FHWA prev...
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On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $66.2 million to airports in 23 states and Puerto Rico for infrastructure improvements. The a...
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Citing national security and counterterrorism costs, U.S. senators from Maryland and Virginia are urging the Biden administration to include funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Author...
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U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced Thursday that legislation reauthorizing the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act is headed to President Joe ...
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $817 million for more than 380 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants to improve safety and help prevent deaths and injuries on the ...
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On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation said it had awarded more than $645 million to help rural communities complete transportation and mobility projects. Funded through the Rural Surfa...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would help gather information about the state of technology that detects imp...
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Legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) would phase out single use plastic foam packing peanuts, as well as foam food service products and non-medical disposable coolers, as a way to ...
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On Thursday, U.S. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation that would accelerate the deployment of low-emission concrete and asphalt. The bill, the Concrete and Aspha...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced Friday it had awarded $8.2 billion in grants for high-speed rail projects. The grants will fund 10 passeng...
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U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) reintroduced legislation on Dec. 7 that would eliminate the gas tax in exchange for taxing greenhouse gas emissions. The bill, the MARKET...
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