Amtrak completes PTC implementation
Amtrak has completed implementing Positive Train Control on all Amtrak-owned or controlled tracks, the company said in a press release on Monday. The final mile of the project, one mile of slow-sp...
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Northeast transportation projects earn recognition from industry leaders
Seven projects in five northeastern states have received regional recognition in a national transportation industry awards competition. Projects in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and...
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DOT funds target pipeline, hazardous materials safety
Over $97 million in grants will be distributed to states, local communities, tribal entities, universities, and non-profit organizations via the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous...
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DOT issues joint project development guidance
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued new guidance the agency indicated would increase transit agency flexibility to enhance joint development proj...
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FRA publishes Positive Train Control Implementation Status Update
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration released the quarterly status update for on the railroads’ self-reported progress towards the implementation of positive tra...
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Amtrak, Waze introduce railroad crossing alert feature
Amtrak officials said the carrier has partnered with operators of Waze, the GPS navigation software app, to provide alerts to users approaching railroad crossings. “Being able to warn motorists t...
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Aviation manufacturing industry calls for help to protect jobs
A coalition of aviation manufacturing companies called on Congress to pass two bills that would save jobs in the aviation manufacturing industry, its supply chains, and the aviation maintenance repair...
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US Truckers ask International Trade Commission for interim rules under USMCA
Two trucking associations have joined together to ask the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate whether or not their industry is being harmed by Mexican based trucking suppliers. The ...
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Federal funds target bus infrastructure projects
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has earmarked $464 million in nationwide infrastructure grants to improve bus system safety and reliability while also targeti...
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GAO: Department of Transportation research efforts could be more efficient
An analysis of the U.S. Department of Transportation by the U.S. General Accounting Office has found that the DOT could use its research funds more efficiently. In a report released Monday, the GA...
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FERC: Opportunities, barriers in co-locating high voltage transmission over transportation corridor
A report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has found that there are both opportunities and barriers to co-locating high voltage transmission over the nation’s transportation corridor. ...
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FTA funds awarded to Chapel Hill for transition to zero-emission buses
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has earmarked $5.6 million for the Town of Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill Transit to purchase zero-emission electric buses and charging infrastructure. The Bu...
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Research examines trucking industry verdicts
American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) study findings maintain large verdicts against trucking fleets are increasing in number and size of awards. The report, Understanding the Impact of...
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AASHTO’s Tymon talks infrastructure on podcast
Infrastructure is a bipartisan issue, according to Jim Tymon, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, said on a recent podcast. Speaking on th...
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Pandemic a time for transit innovation, panel says
Transit systems are going through rather dynamic times during the COVID-19 pandemic, a panel of experts said during a webinar on innovation this month. While ridership is down, officials said, itâ...
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Gas price increases stalling
An American Automobile Association (AAA) analysis maintains the national gas price average held steady at $2.18, with state averages experiencing minimal pump impact. “This summer is no doubt the...
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FirstEnergy resumes training initiative
FirstEnergy officials said the utility has resumed its Power Systems Institute (PSI) program, an initiative designed to train line and substation workers halted for four months because of the pandemic...
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Representative introduces legislation prioritizing bridge repair, safety
On Thursday, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) introduced legislation prioritizing funding for bridges, which he said will address America’s deficiencies in bridge infrastructure. The bill, The National Bri...
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DOT funds earmarked for University Transportation Centers
Department of Transportation (DOT) officials said the agency has allocated $4.925 million in grants to fund four Tier 1 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to address transportation challenges. ...
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Transportation spending faces competition under Brookings’ COVID-19 infrastructure plan
Major transportation projects would have to share the spending spotlight with clean energy, waterworks, and expanded broadband internet service under a new infrastructure stimulus strategy unveiled by...
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