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May 14th, 2025
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Drivers believe gas prices will increase this summer

By Melina Druga  |   April 26, 2018   |   Federal

A total of 57 percent of U.S. drivers anticipate gasoline prices will increase as summer nears while an additional 36 percent believe prices will stay the same, according to a National Association of ...

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EPA awarding $40 million for more efficient engines

By Melina Druga  |   April 26, 2018   |   Federal

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it will be awarding approximately $40 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funds, which will be used to retrofit ...

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Sen. Blumenthal demands information on rail’s PTC implementation

By Melina Druga  |   April 26, 2018   |   Featured

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) recently sent a letter to Catherine Rinaldi, president of Metro-North Railroad, seeking a more specific timetable for the railroad’s implementation of the federal...

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ASA stresses importance of data access to Congressional leaders

By Chris Galford  |   April 26, 2018   |   Federal

A meeting between the Automotive Service Administration (ASA) and Congressional legislators took place last week, during which the organization addressed the importance of data access for independent ...

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Global autonomous-vehicle group proposed in Beijing

By Melina Druga  |   April 25, 2018   |   Federal

John O'Donnell, Washington, D.C. Auto Show president and CEO, recently proposed the creation of a worldwide advocacy group to create meaningful standards for autonomous vehicles in a speech at the Chi...

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Iowa agencies seeking feedback on air-quality plan

By Melina Druga  |   April 25, 2018   |   News

The Iowa Department of Transportation, along with other state agency officials, is seeking public feedback on a plan to improve air quality in the state. The Beneficiary Mitigation Plan is the nex...

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Alabama port, South American businesses sign agreement to develop vehicle facility

By Melina Druga  |   April 25, 2018   |   Maritime

The Alabama State Port Authority in conjunction with AutoMobile International Terminal recently signed an agreement in Argentina to partner with two South American companies to develop and operate a r...

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IATA identifies global standards, collaboration and developing talent as critical ground handling priorities

By Chris Galford  |   April 25, 2018   |   Air

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) laid out three priorities for the ground handling industry to meet future air travel needs this week, including improvements to global safety standar...

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Texas Congressional members urge Army Corps of Engineers to fund project

By Melina Druga  |   April 24, 2018   |   Maritime

Eight bipartisan members of Texas’ Congressional delegation recently sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging the agency to provide additional funding for the Port of Corpus Christiâ...

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Nearly $2 billion to be distributed to states via FAST Act

By Melina Druga  |   April 24, 2018   |   Federal

Congress approved $1.98 billion for federal bridge and highway improvements in March, as part of the fiscal year 2018 transportation appropriations package. The funds will be distributed through t...

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USDOT opens application period for $1.5 billion transportation grants

By Melina Druga  |   April 24, 2018   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently opened the application period for the $1.5 billion Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) transportation discretionary grants...

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Honda’s Bienenfeld touts increased commitment to greenhouse gas emissions alongside move to electrified vehicles

By Chris Galford  |   April 24, 2018   |   News

The nature of Honda is changing, according to Robert J. Bienenfeld, assistant vice president for Regulatory Policy at the American Honda Motor Co., Inc., with a goal of having two-thirds of sales bein...

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Human error at fault for most of Idaho’s aviation accidents

By Melina Druga  |   April 23, 2018   |   Air

Faulty decision-making was the cause of most of Idaho’s 22 general-aviation accidents in 2016, according to a report by Idaho’s Division of Aeronautics. The majority of the accidents, 73 percen...

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California Energy Commission awards $8 million to hydrogen refueling station

By Melina Druga  |   April 23, 2018   |   News

The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently committed to awarding $8 million to develop the first hydrogen-truck refueling station at the Port of Long Beach. The project is a partnership betwe...

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Union supports the overturning of decision to privatize airport screeners

By Melina Druga  |   April 20, 2018   |   Air

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) recently said it supports the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s (GOAA) decision to reverse a vote to begin the process of privatizing securi...

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FHWA publishes notice for transportation program

By Melina Druga  |   April 20, 2018   |   Federal

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently published a funding notice for Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Program grants. Metropolitan planning organi...

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Pennsylvania opens 390 bridges under public-private partnership

By Melina Druga  |   April 20, 2018   |   News

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Rapid Bridge Replacement project, a public-private partnership (P3), has led to the completion of 390 bridges with 50 more under constructio...

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USDOT offers $19.6 million in grants for small shipyards

By Chris Galford  |   April 20, 2018   |   Federal

In an effort to support capital improvements and train employees to create greater efficiency, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $19.6 mi...

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Organizations oppose lowering the age for driving a commercial vehicle

By Melina Druga  |   April 19, 2018   |   Federal

Representatives from 14 organizations recently sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voicing opposition to a proposal to lower the age for o...

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Sen. Nelson requests investigation of FAA handling of safety issues concerning Allegiant Air

By Melina Druga  |   April 19, 2018   |   Air

Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, recently sent a letter to Calvin Scovel III, U.S. Department of Transportation inspector genera...

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