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Nebraska utility launches electric vehicle recharging program

By Melina Druga  |   January 10, 2018   |   News

The number of electric vehicles in Nebraska is increasing, prompting Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) to launch the Energy Wise TM Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive. The incentive is...

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Water pipe break leads to “significant’ delays at JFK Airport

By Aaron Martin  |   January 9, 2018   |   Air

A broken water pipe in a privately-run terminal at John F. Kennedy Airport on Sunday that has caused “significant” flight delays and disruptions is being investigated by the Port Authority of New ...

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CDOT progresses to more than 18,000 street lights replaced with LEDs

By Chris Galford  |   January 9, 2018   |   News

Continuing forward on a plan to modernize 270,000 lights throughout Chicago with LEDs, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has, as of last week, reached 18,000 street lights replaced on th...

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Trump Administration calls Gateway Project funding agreement “non-existent”

By Aaron Martin  |   January 9, 2018   |   Federal

The Trump Administration called an Obama-era agreement for the federal government to help fund a $13 billion rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey “non-existent” in a letter sent on ...

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Association applauds legislation aimed at helping women achieve aviation careers

By Melina Druga  |   January 9, 2018   |   Air

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recently applauded Congress for the introduction of federal legislation that would help more women pursue aviation careers or further the careers ...

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Daniel K. Elwell

Transportation Secretary Chao names Daniel Elwell acting FAA administrator

By Melina Druga  |   January 9, 2018   |   Air

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao recently named FAA Deputy Administrator Daniel K. Elwell as acting administrator. Elwell assumed the role Sunday when Administrator Michael Huerta...

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Global automakers resist California legislative push for Clean Cars Act

By Chris Galford  |   January 8, 2018   |   Federal

A legislative effort by state Rep. Phil Ting (D-CA) that would mandate vehicles sold after Jan. 1, 2040, to produce zero emissions has been met with opposition by the Association of Global Automakers,...

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Foss Maritime ships 500-600 utility trucks to Puerto Rico

By Aaron Martin  |   January 8, 2018   |   Maritime

As part of ongoing efforts to restore electricity in Puerto Rico, Foss Maritime shipped 500-600 bucket trucks, line trucks, pickups, aerial lifts, skid-steer loaders, digger derricks, and pull trailer...

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Gasoline prices rise in 2017, EIA reports

By Melina Druga  |   January 8, 2018   |   Federal

Retail gasoline prices in the United States last year were 2 cents a gallon higher than 2015 and 27 cents higher than 2016, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Higher crude oil...

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Technology could have prevented fatal Amtrak derailment, according to NTSB report

By Melina Druga  |   January 8, 2018   |   Featured

Positive train control (PTC) technology could have averted December’s fatal Amtrak train derailment in Washington state, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) preliminary ...

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Rep. Frelinghuysen says Gateway/Hudson River Tunnel a national priority

By Melina Druga  |   January 8, 2018   |   News

The Gateway/Hudson River Tunnels project is a national infrastructure priority, Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) recently said in a letter to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Frelinghuysen...

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Groups representing American road builders, civil engineers support new Senate bridge bill

By Kim Riley  |   January 5, 2018   |   Featured

Just-introduced legislation from U.S. Senate Democrats that would pour $75 billion over a decade into a new competitive grant program for repairing the nation’s structurally shoddy bridges has recei...

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Airline industry groups reiterate opposition to bill limiting GI Bill benefits for flight training at public schools

By Aaron Martin  |   January 5, 2018   |   Air

A consortium of airline industry groups voiced opposition on Wednesday to a House bill that would limit GI Bill benefits for veterans attending public flight schools, arguing that the measure would di...

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AAR report finds end of year US freight rail traffic concludes on positive monthly, lower weekly notes

By Chris Galford  |   January 5, 2018   |   Federal

A report from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) has evaluated and determined that U.S. railroads saw a 2,064,133 carload and intermodal increase in December 2017, ending the year’s traffic...

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Democratic lawmakers call for STB appointments in light of CSX Transportation service disruptions

By Aaron Martin  |   January 5, 2018   |   Featured

Citing ongoing CSX Transportation service disruptions, Democratic leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee called on Wednesday for Surface Transportation Board (STB) vacancies ...

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Port of Philadelphia readying for new construction, equipment

By Chris Galford  |   January 5, 2018   |   Maritime

The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) recently announced that it is preparing to receive new cranes, ships, and facilities as well as the new jobs to go with them. “Right now, we can’t build fas...

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Chris Tomlinson

Toll owner, operator association names Chris Tomlinson first vice president

By Melina Druga  |   January 5, 2018   |   Federal

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), an association representing toll facility owners and operators and the businesses that serve them, recently named Chris Tomlinson fir...

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Maryland improves vehicle inspection program

By Melina Druga  |   January 5, 2018   |   News

Improvements to Maryland’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) went into effect Jan. 1, the governor’s office recently announced. Under the new regulations, new vehicles do not need to ...

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Maryland Gov. Hogan announces $461 million initiative aimed at improving Baltimore traffic flow

By Melina Druga  |   January 5, 2018   |   News

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan recently announced a $461 million initiative designed to alleviate traffic congestion on the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and I-95. The Maryland Department of Transportation ...

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MEMA names four executives to board, elects leaders

By Aaron Martin  |   January 4, 2018   |   Federal

With NAFTA, tax reform, and workforce development challenges on the horizon, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturer Association (MEMA) named four executives to its board of directors on Tuesday. Fran...

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