In an effort to reduce the risk of cybersecurity threats on critical railroad operations and facilities, the Transportation Security Administration Monday announced updates to three security directive...
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U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 14 of his Senate colleagues recently to introduce legislation that will improve the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Emergency Response (ER) program.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently provided the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, the government agency overseeing and managing the island’s air and sea transportation, more than $54...
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According to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the economy tops the list of issues facing the industry.
For the 19th year, the report from ATRI, the trucking...
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The Federal Highway Administration recently approved New York state’s updated plan to utilize National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds for the installation and operation of additional ...
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On Oct. 11, U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA) and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) led a coalition of California Congress members in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize a clean ...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded 24 accelerators $24 million in Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) program funding.
The program measures how different regional models ...
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will provide approximately $197 million for the replacement of aging railcars through the Rail Vehicle Replacement Program.
The goal is to improve rail tran...
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently allocated $61 billion in fiscal year 2024 apportionments to 12 formula programs.
“These historic investments in American infrastructure give sta...
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In celebration of the 37th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a campaign to raise awareness of the rights of air travelers with dis...
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On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a funding opportunity to establish the U.S. DOT Climate and Transportation Research Initiative.
The funding would support a partnership ...
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On Sept. 25, U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced legislation that electric vehicles (EVs) pay into the Highway Trust Fund.
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently opened the application period for the Bridge Investment Program’s “Large Bridge Project” category.
The category is for projects greater th...
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The Federal Railroad Association recently awarded the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) a $11.3 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant.
Th...
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MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, recently sent a letter to the Biden administration, emphasizing the interdependence of automakers and vehicle suppliers.
“MEMA has been activating and eng...
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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has initiated a comprehensive study on the challenges facing women truck drivers.
The study also will focus on the barriers that discourage wo...
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently awarded 22 American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native communities $9.9 million in Tribal Transit Program grants to improve public transit systems.
Th...
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On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it would accept applications for nearly $300 million to fund projects designed to help the aviation industry reach net-zero emissions by 2050....
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On Sept. 20, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) called on the U.S. Senate to pass appropriations bills to avoid another government shutdown.
In a letter to Senate leaders, th...
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently awarded $14.8 million in grants funding, authorized by the bipartisan Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhanci...
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