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President Joe Biden is slated to sign into law a bipartisan bill that will protect federal funding for the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS), the nationwide computer system that...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently awarded airports in 14 states and Puerto Rico $20.5 million in Airport Infrastructure program grants.
The program funds airport planning, baggage ...
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A recent federal appeals court ruling will allow Rhode Island to reinstate tolling on large trucks under its RhodeWorks program. The court ruled that the tolling system complies with federal law and t...
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A bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) to make Amtrak more transparent and accountable advanced the House Tuesday, officials said.
Nehls, the chair of the House Transportation and Infrast...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it had signed an agreement with the University of North Dakota to become the latest school to enter the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Ini...
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Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary, said the U.S. Department of Transportation is moving forward on repairing or rebuilding 18 of the country’s most economically significant bridges – n...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said it is continuing to strengthen consumer protections with its landmark win against a moving company th...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $20 million to 20 airport-owned air traffic control towers in 15 states recently.
For the fourth year, the agency provided grants through the FAAâ...
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Officials with Swiss-based train manufacturer Stadler announced that Stadler US will become its own division.
The company, a provider of mobility solutions in rail vehicle construction, service an...
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U.S. Reps. Rick Larsen (D-WA) joined U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) in urging the U.S. Government Accountability Office to study the safety outcomes associated with the Federal Highway Administration...
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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently awarded five marine highway projects nationwide $4.85 million in United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) grants.
The program works with publi...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a $45 million penalty against United Parcel Service Inc. for materially misrepresenting its earnings on one of its worst performing businesses.
The...
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A group of U.S. senators is urging the U.S. Mission to the International Civil Aviation Organization (USICAO) to support a change in the standard commercial pilot retirement age.
U.S. Sens. Marsha...
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation recently signed a five-year collaborative agreement to improve access and delivery of climate infor...
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In an effort to reduce roadway deaths, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized updates to its 5-Star Safety Ratings Program for vehic...
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More than 30 ports in 15 states will receive funding to increase capacity and efficiency, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration said Friday.
The nearly $580 million is ...
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Amid growing concerns about rail safety and inspection standards in the United States, Norfolk Southern recently changed its inspection guidelines to a one-minute target time on railcar inspections, g...
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The Federal Highway Administration awarded more than $1.2 billion to 39 state Departments of Transportation to support the use of clean construction materials.
Part of the U.S. Department of Trans...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg released a new video on Friday to commemorate the third anniversary of the signing of the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In the video, titled...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration made $43.1 million in Emergency Relief (ER) fund available to the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service Friday to repai...
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