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September 27th, 2023
September 27th, 2023
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Rep. Joyce introduces legislation to ensure vehicle choice for consumers, manufacturers

By Liz Carey  |   September 14, 2023   |   Featured

On Tuesday, the American Trucking Association (ATA) said it supports legislation that would prohibit regulations eliminating the sale of vehicles with internal combustion engines. The bill, H.R. 1...

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Arizona Department of Transportation wins regional award for fiber-optic infrastructure project

By Melina Druga  |   September 14, 2023   |   Investment

Engineering News-Record, a construction trade publication, recently honored the team responsible for an Arizona Department of Transportation project that installed high-speed fiber-optic infrastructur...

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USDOT to award up to $22M in Thriving Communities Program grants

By Melina Druga  |   September 14, 2023   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will award up to $22 million in Thriving Communities Program grants. Funding will be provided to organizations that provide technical assistance, plannin...

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Arizona, Maricopa County transportation departments awarded $970,000 federal grant

By Melina Druga  |   September 13, 2023   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) a $970,000 Accelerated Innovation De...

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Local officials send Congress letter opposing bigger tractor-trailers

By Liz Carey  |   September 13, 2023   |   Featured

More than 1,500 local government officials sent a letter to Congress Monday opposing any increases in the size and weight of trucks, including single-trailer trucks. Organized by the Coalition Aga...

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Louisiana completes two segments of I-12

By Melina Druga  |   September 12, 2023   |   Investment

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently completed the first two segments of the $169.8 million I-12 corridor project through the Northshore. During the $54.5 mill...

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Michael Whitaker nominated as next FAA administrator

By Melina Druga  |   September 11, 2023   |   Air

President Joe Biden announced his intention on Thursday to nominate Michael G. Whitaker as the next Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator. Whitaker, a private pilot and with a juris d...

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EIA: EV, hybrids sales increase as gas-powered vehicle sales decrease across U.S.

By Liz Carey  |   September 11, 2023   |   Federal

According to a new report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles make up 16 percent of light-duty vehicle sales across the country...

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New York Gov. Hochul announces public hearing regarding Kensington Expressway Project

By Liz Carey  |   September 11, 2023   |   Featured

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the New York State Department of Transportation (NYDOT) would hold a public hearing on the Kensington Expressway Project. Co-hosted by the Federa...

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FAA authorizes additional companies for drone operations

By Melina Druga  |   September 8, 2023   |   Air

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently authorized two additional companies to operate drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The agency asked for public input on four BVLOS reques...

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded $15M grant for transportation center

By Melina Druga  |   September 8, 2023   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Mid-America Transportation Center a five-year, $15 million University Transportation Centers Program grant...

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New Jersey awarded $425M in federal funds for transit projects

By Liz Carey  |   September 8, 2023   |   Federal

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday his state had been awarded an additional $425 million in Federal Highway Administration funds for transportation projects. The funding, part of the Feder...

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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announces new safety, security leadership hires

By Liz Carey  |   September 7, 2023   |   News

On Tuesday, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced new leadership hires in the Office of the Chief Security (OCSO), as well as the creation of a new security technology and p...

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Iowa, Wisconsin to replace Black Hawk Bridge

By Melina Druga  |   September 7, 2023   |   Investment

The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation plan to replace the Black Hawk Bridge connecting Iowa Highway 9 in Lansing, Iowa, to Wisconsin Highway 82 in rural Crawford County, Wis. The can...

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Runway widened at Idaho’s Nezperce Airport

By Melina Druga  |   September 7, 2023   |   Air

The runway of Nezperce Airport in north-central Idaho was widened in August from 30 feet to 50 feet. The project was made possible through a $357,340 Leading Idaho grant. Work also included an o...

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New Jersey releases plan for walking, biking network

By Melina Druga  |   September 6, 2023   |   Investment

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) recently released its plan for creating a walking and biking network in northern and central New Jersey. The Active Transportation Plan a...

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North Philadelphia receives $25M grant for school zones

By Melina Druga  |   September 6, 2023   |   City

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded North Philadelphia a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant to install six school slow zones...

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Caltrans announces $41.6M for sustainable transportation projects

By Liz Carey  |   September 5, 2023   |   Featured

On Thursday, Caltrans announced it had awarded $41.6 million in planning grants for 90 sustainable transportation projects. The projects located throughout the state will address local and regiona...

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Kansas Gov. Kelly announces $42.3M for bridge projects

By Liz Carey  |   September 5, 2023   |   Investment

On Thursday, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly joined Calvin Reed, Kansas Transportation Secretary, to announce that 35 bridge projects across the state would receive more than $42 million. The funding, par...

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Work begins on I-95 reconstruction project in Pennsylvania

By Melina Druga  |   September 5, 2023   |   City

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently set the first beams in northeast Philadelphia for the permanent reconstruction of Interstate 95. The southbound beams were installed...

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