Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) is seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clarity regarding the agency’s position on counter-drone technology state and local testing. Markey recently forwarde...
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Recently released American Automobile Association (AAA) automated vehicle survey results maintain 12 percent of drivers trust riding in a self-driving car, while 28 percent are uncertain about the tec...
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The U. S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced Thursday it is accepting applications for marine highway program projects through April 20. The department will award $...
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A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) analysis of airline operational performance showed passenger complaints to the Department of Transportation increased for 12 airlines selected for revie...
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The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) has $225 million in grant funds available to improve port safety, efficiency, and reliability. “America...
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As Congress works toward reauthorizing infrastructure investments, a new public outreach campaign hopes to educate lawmakers and the American public about the benefits of those investments. Entitl...
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Reps. Denny Heck (D-WA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Rick Larsen, (D-WA) and Mark Amodei (R-NV) recently introduced legislation seeking to bolster National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) recommendati...
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Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) has introduced a measure designed to streamline the application process for communities seeking to upgrade bus fleets with low and no emission vehicles. Heinrich said th...
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Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) has proposed legislation that would fund high-speed rail throughout the country, but most especially in California’s San Joaquin Valley. H. R. 5805, called the High-Speed R...
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Amtrak announced Monday a seasoned transportation executive will take the helm of the railroad system in April. William J. Flynn, a successful leader in the rail, maritime and aviation industries,...
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A new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate in February will help fill projected vacancies in the transportation industry. If passed, the Senate bill, Promoting Service in Transportation A...
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Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would assist communities and private firms in building infrastructure that will withstand severe weather. The Built to Last Act would r...
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently released its fourth quarter 2019 status update on railroads’ progress toward fully implementing positive train control (PTC) systems. The update...
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Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced last week a measure establishing the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation, which they said focuses on aviation and aerospace wo...
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A total of 97 percent of commuter rail was either Positive Train Control (PTC) certified, field testing, or conducting revenue service demonstrations as of Dec. 31, according to the American Public Tr...
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Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would make improvements to the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program (RRIF). RRIF was created in ...
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently joined the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in updating the 2004 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) defining pipe...
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Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) recently petitioned the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study inconsistencies in cargo screening standards at U.S. ports that have halted ...
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The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials issued Tuesday a final rule to enhance the professional development of air carrier pilots, requiring specific train...
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U.S. Sen. John Barrasso. (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, urged support on Wednesday for making a historic investment in the nation’s roads by passing the Ameri...
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