The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will vote May 10 on the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023. The measure builds upon legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brow...
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U.S. Sens. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced legislation Thursday that they hope will enhance air service in small and rural communities. The senators introduced their Small Comm...
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On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK) announced Thursday he had introduced legislation he said would protect ranchers, farmers, and truckers from government overreach. The Deregulating Restr...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released an updated plan for airspace and procedure changes designed to accommodate future air taxis and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded 98 projects $36 million in Legacy Roads and Trails Program grants to improve bridges, fish habitat, roads, trails, and water quality in national for...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced Tuesday it had awarded grants totaling $20.8 million to 27 shipyards in 20 states to fund modernization efforts. ...
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On Monday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it had formed a task force to evaluate lease agreements in the trucking industry. ...
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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), more than $12 million has been allocated for the U.S. Marine Highway Program in 2023. Funds will be used to ...
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently announced it will provide $5 million to fund a rail research and development Center of Excellence. The Center of Excellence is a three-year progra...
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently awarded $21.8 million in National Scenic Byways Program grants to 33 projects in 29 states. “FHWA is proud to award these grants that will help ...
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A new report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommends the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) update its Freight and Land Use Handbook to help Freight stakeholders make better...
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On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the barriers to providing accessible public transit to residents in rural areas. U.S. Sens. ...
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would further limit federal purchases of Chinese-owned or operated vehicles in transportation infrastructure. The Airport Infras...
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On Tuesday, six public transportation providers from five states were named the 2023 Bus Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Award winners by the American Public Transportation Association (APT...
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U.S. Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) announced Monday they had reintroduced their legislation for fare-free transit services. The Freedom to Move Act would support s...
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Legislation recently re-introduced in the U.S. Senate would prohibit the automobile industry from double-dipping on federal subsidies, electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, grants, and EV manufacturing l...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently selected a sustainable design for air traffic control towers used primarily at municipal and smaller airports. “These new air traffic control t...
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently opened the application period for the first round of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficie...
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would incentivize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and help the aviation industry reduce carbon emissions. SAF ...
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According to a recently released study, Virginia’s highways and bridges rank first in overall performance and cost-effectiveness. The study, the 27th Annual Highway Report, found that the stateâ...
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