U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) introduced legislation in both houses of Congress Tuesday to provide for permanent federal funding for Amtrak. The bill, the In...
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New rules concerning the licensing process for private sector launch and reentry operations are another step towards a new era of commercial space transportation, the FAA said Monday. “Innovatio...
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A group of air and travel industry stakeholders is calling on the Biden administration to begin implementing risk-based, data-driven public health measures in a move toward lifting restrictions on inb...
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From January through June 2020, pedestrian fatalities spiked 20 percent, according to a Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report. The increase is attributed to a rise in dangerous drivi...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation recently launched its Mask Up campaign to help ensure the safety of transportation workers. “Throughout the pandemic, transportation workers have played a vi...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its Final Environmental Impact Statement Wednesday (FEIS) concerning the LaGuardia Airport Access Improvement Project or AirTrain. In the FEIS, t...
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) joined a bipartisan group of Congress members Tuesday to introduce legislation that would promote job opportunities and enhance safety training in the trucking industry. ...
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According to a report released Wednesday by Airports Council International, U.S. airports currently face a backlog of more than $115 billion in infrastructure projects due to underfunding. Additi...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently awarded eight projects in six states $18.7 million in Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA...
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U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Mike Rounds (R-SD), along with U.S. Sens. Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) and Troy Balderson (R-OH), reintroduced legislation Monday that would increase the financial se...
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U.S Reps. Sam Graves (R-MO), ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Garret Graves (R-LA), ranking member on the Subcommittee on Aviation, urged Treasury Secretary Ja...
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would make the federal permitting and environmental review processes more efficient for major infrastructure projects. The One F...
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U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), and John Katko (R-NY) reintroduced bipartisan legislation Friday that would prevent Congress from raiding passenger security fees for other pur...
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U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MM), ranking member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, proposed using the new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) vehicle fleet to test a Vehicle Miles Travele...
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According to a Smart Growth America report, pedestrian fatalities, excessive speeding, and overall traffic fatalities increased in 2020. The report aligns with findings from the National Highway Traf...
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The U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday that it awarded a total of $18 million to four projects that will help passenger vehicles operate more efficiently, reduce energy consumption, and lowe...
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On Thursday, U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) led a bipartisan effort asking Congressional Leaders to work with colleagues across the aisle to advance a consensus-driven infrastructure package. The e...
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U.S. Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Jon Tester (D-MT) reintroduced the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe) Act Wednesday. The act addresses the trucking and logistic...
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Before President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Amtrak announced that it will restore 12 long-distance daily routes between May 24 and June 7. The bill, which includes $1.7...
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On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) introduced legislation designed to expand and upgrade the Ports-to-Plain Alliance Corridor. The Ports-to-Plains Highway Act w...
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