The American Truck Dealers (ATD) recently led 116 industry organizations in encouraging legislators to suspend the 12 percent federal excise tax (FET) on new heavy-duty trucks and trailers through 202...
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Infrastructure funding is critical to getting America’s economic gears moving again, especially at the local level, argue stakeholders who seek to shape the next COVID-19 recovery package. “In...
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An American Automobile Association (AAA) analysis determined only 12 states have a gas price average of $2 per gallon or more, as prices continue to decline nationwide. “AAA forecasts that the na...
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On Friday, two U.S. Representatives requested $5 billion in funding for the bus and motorcoach industry as part of the second round of funding through the CARES Act. In a letter to Treasury Secret...
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The American Association of State Highway and Transportation (AASHTO) is lauding the Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s commitment to utilizing the 5.9 gigahertz (GHz) wireless communication band ...
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The U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) opened the first stage of its Inclusive Design Challenge on Tuesday, offering a national prize for designs that make automated vehicles more accessible t...
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Nearly $20 million in discretionary grants is headed to small shipyards for modernization efforts, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) said Monday. Part of th...
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Airports Council International (ACI) World published last week a policy brief outlining guidance for the industry’s COVID-19 pandemic recovery. The Policy brief – COVID-19: Relief Measures to E...
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has implemented three new safety recommendations from its 2019-2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements. Safety recommendations A-...
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The Airports Council International (ACI) World issued guidelines for operational practices for its members during the disruption caused by COVID-19. The documents, published April 15, outlined typ...
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The American Highway Users Alliance (AHUA) is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to continue ensuring all 75 MHz in the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band remain for transportation safety. The or...
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Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) officials are advocating for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reconsider its approach regarding COVID-19 aviation industry guidelines for exposu...
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) renewed its call for governments to coordinate their approaches to keep air cargo flowing. The group, which represents more than 290 airlines, sa...
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The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) is extending gratitude to lawmakers supporting the organization’s call for congressional leaders in providing relief for destination marketing organizations (DMOs)...
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The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is encouraging motorists to practice safe driving measures, citing an increase in speeding violations and other infractions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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Four U.S. representatives have called on the Federal Transit Administration to take stronger measures to protect transit workers in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), ...
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American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Chris Spear is one of five industry CEOs recently selected to participate in the Great American Economic Revival initiative. Spear joined CEOs...
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced Tuesday that $10 billion in grants is headed to American airports. Part of the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the money ...
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Elected officials and transportation organizations from 45 states have signed a letter from Transportation for America, urging Congress to revamp the federal transportation program in the upcoming rea...
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The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) appointment of Samuel Johnson as the interim chief executive officer has garnered praise from the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTT...
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