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March 24th, 2023
March 24th, 2023
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USDOT awards $185M in new transportation infrastructure grants

By Liz Carey  |   March 2, 2023   |   Federal

On Tuesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) had awarded 45 grants totaling $185 million designed to reconnect communities cut off b...

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APTA urges U.S. government to support transportation projects

By Melina Druga  |   March 2, 2023   |   Federal

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA), a nonprofit organization representing all modes of public transportation, recently sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urgin...

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Hawaii DOT announces start of rebate program for electric bikes

By Melina Druga  |   March 1, 2023   |   Investment

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) recently launched a rebate program for electric bikes and electric mopeds. To qualify for a rebate, residents must be at least 18 years old and mu...

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Senators introduce auto dealer supply chain relief legislation

By Liz Carey  |   March 1, 2023   |   Federal

U.S Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined with colleagues in support of legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) that would address auto...

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FAA announces nearly $1B in airport funding to meet air travel demand

By Liz Carey  |   March 1, 2023   |   Federal

On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it would be awarding nearly $1 billion to airports across the country to keep up with air travel demand. The funding, part of the Bip...

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority launches online safety dashboard allowing public to see status of FTA Special Directives

By Melina Druga  |   February 28, 2023   |   Featured

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) recently launched an online safety dashboard allowing the public to see the status of the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Safety Manageme...

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Louisiana DOTD celebrates completion of I-10 widening project

By Liz Carey  |   February 28, 2023   |   City

On Friday, Shawn Wilson, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), joined state and local officials to celebrate the I-10 widening project. The project, from La. 328 to La...

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Texas DOT proposal would invest $100B in transportation over 10 years

By Melina Druga  |   February 27, 2023   |   Featured

A proposal by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would invest $100 billion over 10 years in transportation. The proposal is an estimated $15 billion more than the 2023 Unified Transport...

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Bipartisan legislation aims to improve aviation workforce

By Melina Druga  |   February 27, 2023   |   Air

Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in the U.S. Senate would boost investment in aviation workforce outreach, skills training, and development programs. The Aviation Workforce, Opportunity...

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Louisiana officials break ground on moveable bridge replacement project

By Liz Carey  |   February 27, 2023   |   Federal

On Thursday, officials from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) joined state and local officials to break ground on the first phase of replacing the Leo Kerner Swing Brid...

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Train derailment prompts Sen. Cantwell to ask railroads about handling hazardous materials

By Liz Carey  |   February 22, 2023   |   Featured

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, wants answers about safety from railroads. In a letter to seven of the largest railroad comp...

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New York City DOT releases report on pedestrian data

By Melina Druga  |   February 22, 2023   |   News

The New York City Department of Transportation recently released its updated Vision Zero Borough Pedestrian Action Plans, a detailed report on safety progress made at intersections, corridors, and are...

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Republican senators take aim at tougher EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions

By Chris Galford  |   February 21, 2023   |   Featured

A collection of 33 Republican senators threw their support behind a Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval (S.J.Res.11) last week to cut the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newes...

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USDOT awards $576,000 in grant funding to Denver for road safety improvements

By Chris Galford  |   February 21, 2023   |   City

The city and county of Denver won $576,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) last week to help implement safety improvements on nine stretches of road.  “Our goal is ...

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Wisconsin Gov. Evers announces road, highway and bridges improvement initiatives

By Liz Carey  |   February 17, 2023   |   Investment

On Wednesday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced several initiatives and investments to build “21st Century infrastructure” to improve the state’s roads, highways, and bridges. During his 2...

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Reps. Carter, Soto establish Vehicle Data Access Caucus in House

By Liz Carey  |   February 17, 2023   |   Featured

On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Darren Soto (D-FL) announced they had established the Vehicle Data Access Caucus, a bipartisan forum to discuss how vehicle data is colle...

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Wisconsin proposal would fund transportation safety

By Melina Druga  |   February 15, 2023   |   Investment

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers recently announced $60 million in state budget initiatives designed to improve the transportation system and combat reckless driving. The initiatives included in the Evers...

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Legislation supporting freight railcar manufacturing introduced

By Liz Carey  |   February 15, 2023   |   Featured

U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) announced Monday they had reintroduced legislation to incentivize investment into safer freight railcar manufacturing in the United States. ...

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Biden announces intent to nominate Ann Carlson to lead NHTSA

By Liz Carey  |   February 15, 2023   |   Federal

President Joe Biden announced he intended to nominate Ann Carlson for the position of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator. Carlson, who has served as the acting ad...

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Senators urge FCC to enable data sharing technology

By Melina Druga  |   February 15, 2023   |   Federal

U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports chairman, recently sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commi...

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