Report examines public transit industry
A recent report released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) examined the public transit industry’s potential in the United States. The report, Mobility Innovation: The Case ...
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Legislation seeks to create interagency working group
The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure recently advanced legislation creating an interagency working group to engage and coordinate with the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector. ...
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Biden administration reaches $1 trillion infrastructure deal, Senate votes to begin work
On Wednesday, a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure deal was reached, and the U.S. Senate voted to begin working on the legislation. Calling the package a “once-in-a-generation investment,” ...
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Sen. Cantwell warns cyberattack on Colonial pipeline is “tip of the iceberg”
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, warned that America must take steps to strengthen its cybersecurity defenses during a hearing Tues...
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Rep. DeFazio challenges Canadian National, Kansas City Southern railroad merger
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, opposed on Monday the approval of a trust for the proposed merger of the Canadian National (CN) and K...
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AASHTO seeks flexibility on American Rescue Plan funds for State Transportation Departments
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) wants the federal government to allow state departments of transportation to use pandemic relief funds to cover a wider ...
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Sens. Cardin, Young introduce bill to repeal excise tax on heavy trucks, trailers
U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced legislation last week that would repeal the federal excise tax (FET) on heavy trucks and trailers. Established more than 100 years ago...
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Members of Congress urge Transportation Department to support FRA business program
A total of 58 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including the Congressional Black Caucus, recently sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urging the agency to suppor...
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FAA campaign urges applications for air traffic control specialist
The Federal Aviation Administration recently launched a week-long campaign to encourage women, minorities, and individuals from underrepresented communities to apply for the position of air traffic co...
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FTA finds more Americans riding public transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) said Wednesday that more American’s are riding public transit now than last year. According to the FTA, transit rid...
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Congressmembers urge inclusion of transformational policies in the Invest in America Act
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, joined 30 other Democratic committee members in urging Congressional leadership to include transforma...
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National League of Cities encourages Congress to act on infrastructure bill
National League of Cities members recently sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging the passage of a comprehensive infrastructure package. “Infrastructure is a job worth doing, and local ...
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FAA issues decision in LaGuardia AirTrain Environmental Review
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Tuesday its Record of Decision in the environmental review of LaGuardia Airport’s AirTrain project. The decision allows the Port Authority of New...
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Rep. DeLauro reintroduces legislation creating public bank to facilitate transportation infrastructure projects
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) reintroduced the National Infrastructure Development Bank Act on Friday. The bill would create and fund a public bank that would facilitate public-private partnership...
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Buttigieg hosts virtual roundtable on port congestion, supply chain disruption
In a virtual roundtable on Thursday, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with leaders throughout the Biden administration in a roundtable discussion on the congestio...
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Sen. Cantwell asks airlines for answers in light of workforce shortages, flight cancellations
On Friday, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, asked why some American airline companies are reporting workforce shortages, flight canc...
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Connecticut Gov. Lamont applauds Northeast Corridor Rail Plan
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont praised the multi-state, multi-agency rail infrastructure plan released by the Northeast Corridor Commission – Connect NEC C35 in a statement Thursday. Lamont said th...
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FTA announces Request for Information on high-priority transit safety concerns
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Thursday it would be posting a Request for Information (RFI) to get feedback from transit riders and transit ag...
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Congress members introduce bill to move America’s freight fleet to electric
A bicameral group of Democrats legislators introduced legislation Wednesday designed to slash the transportation sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. The Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle In...
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Subcommittee approves transportation, housing and urban development appropriations
On Monday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development approved its Fiscal Year 2022 bill by voice vote. The bill includes an 11 percent increase, $8...
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