USDOT issues new drone rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday that it had released two new final rules for the use of unmanned aircraft – or drones. Th...
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NHTSA rule targets disability mobility expansion
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing a rule seeking to expand mobility for people with disabilities. “This rule will mak...
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Lottery funds to aid Mississippi highway maintenance efforts
Officials noted state lottery funds will enable the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to execute maintenance projects and repave over 250 miles of highway statewide. MDOT received $80...
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NHTSA traffic fatality report shows lowest percentage since 1982
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report determined nationwide traffic deaths decreased during 2019 compared to 2018, and alcohol-impaired driving fatalities decreased to the lo...
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Funds target Wisconsin senior, disability transportation
Wisconsin state officials said $3,799,860 in federal and state funds has been earmarked to aid 57 public and non-profit agencies providing specialized transit to seniors and disabled individuals. â...
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New York Gov. Cuomo announces Moynihan Train Hall Project will be complete before 2021
The Moynihan Train Hall Project, one of New York’s largest and most ambitious transportation and infrastructure projects in decades, will be done on time and on budget, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sa...
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FRA publishes Final Rule for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced on Dec. 15 that it has published a final rule requiring the development and implementation of highway-rail gra...
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GAO issues automated technologies workforce recommendations
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) a series of recommendations regarding automated technologies workforce recruitment and skill set. ...
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Colorado initiative to fund Safer Main Streets projects
Colorado state officials said the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) have earmarked $58.9 million to fund Safer Main Streets projects. ...
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Transportation committee leaders commend passage of Pipeline Safety legislation
Congressional leaders on transportation from both sides of the aisle and both houses of Congress joined together on Tuesday to commend Congress for passing pipeline safety legislation. The Protect...
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Congressional leaders applaud passage of comprehensive aircraft safety legislation
Congressional leaders in House and Senate transportation committees joined together to applaud the final passage of the Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act last week. The bill, w...
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Collaboration targets pollution reduction, clean transportation
Three states and Washington, D.C. are collaborating to reduce pollution while also promoting clean transportation. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Rhode Island Gov. G...
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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveils Newark Liberty terminal features
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials recently unveiled Newark Liberty International Airport terminal features as part of its commitment to transform three major airports. The more...
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House Transportation and Infrastructure committee heads applaud water resources act
The four leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure applauded the House passing the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 as part of the year-end omnibus and COVID-19 relief...
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COVID relief package includes more than $45B in aid for transportation industry
On Monday, Congress approved an additional COVID-19 relief package and government funding legislation that included more than $45 billion in emergency aid for the transportation industry. In addit...
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Sen. Wicker releases FAA Investigation Report
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, said his committee’s look into the Federal Aviation Administration revealed some troublesome fin...
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New Jersey Gov. Murphy, NJ TRANSIT celebrate PTC certification
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy joined several officials within the railroad industry in that state to celebrate the Federal Railroad Administration’s certification of the NJ TRANSIT’s Positive Train ...
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Missouri achieves infrastructure milestone through Focus on Bridges program
Missouri officials are espousing the benefits of Gov. Mike Parson’s Focus on Bridges program, which resulted in the 100th bridge opened in Livingston County over the Thompson River. The initiativ...
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Louisiana advances public-private partnership bridge project
The Louisiana Joint Transportation, Highway and Public Works Committee has approved solicitation proposals advancing a public-private partnership bridge project, the Louisiana Department of Transporta...
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Kansas Gov. Kelly signs deal with FAA for Supersonic Flight Corridor
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced that the state had finalized an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a c...
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