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Virginia program would allocate $28.5B for transportation projects

By Melina Druga  |   June 22, 2026   |   Investment

The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board approved the Six-Year Improvement Program on Thursday for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transpor...

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US Transportation Department awards contract for freight data platform

By Liz Carey  |   June 18, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it had awarded a contract to FreightWaves SONAR to provide high-frequency freight market data for federal transportation analysis and economic research....

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U.S. Transportation Dept announces $47M investment in public-private partnership engagement

By Liz Carey  |   June 17, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it will invest $46.97 million across 27 states to help develop public-private partnerships. The Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Program (IFA...

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New Mexico raises $220M in bonds to support infrastructure investments

By Melina Druga  |   June 16, 2026   |   Investment

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) sold approximately $220 million in 2026 Series A Bonds on June 9. The sale closes on June 30 and will fund major infrastructure investments statewid...

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Pennsylvania announces investment into Public EV chargers in Western PA

By Liz Carey  |   June 16, 2026   |   Investment

Pennsylvania will invest $25 million to develop EV chargers in the western part of the commonwealth, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office announced recently. Part of the Community Charging phase of the Na...

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Kentucky awards five rail projects $1.8M

By Melina Druga  |   June 15, 2026   |   Investment

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

By Melina Druga  |   June 15, 2026   |   News

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

By Melina Druga  |   June 12, 2026   |   News

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

By Melina Druga  |   June 12, 2026   |   Featured

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

By Liz Carey  |   June 11, 2026   |   Featured

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

By Melina Druga  |   June 10, 2026   |   Federal

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

By Liz Carey  |   June 9, 2026   |   Investment

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

By Liz Carey  |   June 8, 2026   |   Featured

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

By Melina Druga  |   June 8, 2026   |   Investment

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

By Melina Druga  |   June 8, 2026   |   Investment

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

By Melina Druga  |   June 5, 2026   |   Featured

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

By Melina Druga  |   June 5, 2026   |   News

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

By Melina Druga  |   June 4, 2026   |   News

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

By Liz Carey  |   June 4, 2026   |   City

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

By Liz Carey  |   June 4, 2026   |   Featured

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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