Kentucky awards five rail projects $1.8M
Kentucky recently awarded five railway infrastructure projects $1.8 million in Kentucky Industrial Access and Safety Improvement (KIASI) program grants. “This grant program has allowed us to make...
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Legislation would address violence against railway crews
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation recently introduced in Congress would address violence against railway crews aboard passenger trains. Under current law, assaults on rail employees are handled by ...
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NJ TRANSIT seeks information on real-time transit communications systems
NJ TRANSIT, the largest statewide public transportation system in the United States, recently issued a request for information from companies that provide real-time transit communications systems. ...
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U.S. Transportation Department to award $626.7M in grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation will be awarding $626.7 million in Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects program funds. Funding will support projects that boost supply c...
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American Trucking Association outlines steps for Congress to foster innovation in trucking
The American trucking industry provided Congress with testimony on how to foster innovation in the industry during a hearing on Capitol Hill this week. American Trucking Association President and ...
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Federal Railroad Administration safety fines increase 25 percent
Last year, the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) had a 25 percent year-over-year increase in rail safety fines, according to the agency’s FY 2025 Annual Enforcement Report. When includin...
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Caltrain adopts operating budget for 2027 along with efficiency report recommendations
Recently, Caltrain’s Board of Directors approved the organization’s budget for FY27, as well as recommendations from a financial efficiency report. The actions will ensure that Caltrain will c...
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U.S. DOT launches investigation into Atlanta MARTA Security Spending and Safety Plans
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) would launch an investigation into Atlanta’s Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). The...
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District DOT accepting proposals for autonomous vehicle challenge
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is accepting proposals from qualified vendors through July 16 for the Autonomous Vehicle Observation (AVO) Zone Challenge. The challenge will allow ...
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Kansas awards 31 bridge projects $40.5M
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently awarded 31 local bridge projects $40.5 million in state and federal funding through two bridge improvement programs. A total of $20.5 million...
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Missouri releases plan to develop transportation system through 2050
The Missouri Highways Transportation Commission recently approved the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) 2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a comprehensive, policy-driven guide...
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Indiana extends gas tax suspension for second time
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun extended the Braun Gas Tax Holiday on Wednesday for a second time. Braun first announced a 30-day Gasoline Usage Tax suspension on April 8. He extended the tax holiday on Ma...
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Oregon appoints interim director of transportation
Chris Warner recently was appointed the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) interim director. The move allows the current interim director Lisa Sumption to return to...
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Seattle mayor renews Transit Measure to fund bus trips, transit passes for low-income residents
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released her latest effort to increase transit service for her city with a renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure. If approved by Seattle’s City Council and voters, th...
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Legislation introduced to repeal federal excise tax on heavy trucks
U.S. Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced legislation recently that would repeal the 12 percent federal excise tax on heavy trucks. The legislation, the Modern, Clean, a...
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Caltrans awards $23.6M to 58 projects statewide
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently awarded 58 projects statewide $23.6 million in grants. The projects focus on multimodal transportation and help improve mobility opt...
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Four Ohio railroad crossings to be upgraded
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved a construction authorization on May 27 to conduct rail crossings upgrades in four locations. The Ohio Rail Development Commission filed the ...
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Contract for Pomona to Claremont A Line Extension awarded
The Construction Authority Board for the Foothills Gold Line in California voted unanimously recently to award SSH Joint Venture with the construction manager contract for the Pomona to Claremont A Li...
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Washington state Sound Transit Board adopts new system plan
The Board of directors for Sound Transit between Tacoma and Everett, Washington, had adopted an updated system plan. Officials said the Sound Transit Board adopted the plan to keep light rail proj...
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Philadelphia announces plan to improve safety in the city’s Lower South Philadelphia region
Philadelphia recently released a nearly $30 million plan to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and strengthen transportation access around the Philadelphia Sports Complex and the Lower South P...
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