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May 17th, 2025
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Rockwell Collins introduces new cybersecurity solution for rail providers

By Alex Murtha  |   October 11, 2017   |   Federal

Rockwell Collins recently introduced a new cybersecurity solution for rail providers aimed at reducing instances of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Based on internationally-accepted best ...

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Public transportation a $66 billion industry, crucial to American economic competitiveness

By Melina Druga  |   October 11, 2017   |   Featured

Public transit is a $66 billion annual industry, according to the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA), with every nine out of 10 trips benefiting the economy directly. Investment ...

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Rural, small town public transportation use increased nearly 8 percent since 2007

By Transportation Today News  |   October 10, 2017   |   Federal

Rural and small town public transportation ridership increased by nearly 8 percent from 2007 to 2015 despite a population decrease of more than half a million in rural America, a new study by the Amer...

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OOIDA supports White House push to reduce industry regulations

By Alex Murtha  |   October 10, 2017   |   Featured

In response to comments from the Trump Administration that stated excessive regulations had unnecessary costs with few benefits, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) released a s...

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Endeavor pilots endorse agreement to extend current contract to January 2024

By Alex Murtha  |   October 10, 2017   |   Air

Endeavor Air pilot leaders, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), unanimously endorsed an agreement last week to extend the current contract with the company. The en...

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AAA cautions that increased vehicle infotainment system use creates increased danger

By Chris Galford  |   October 10, 2017   |   Federal

A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that one in three U.S. adults use infotainment systems while driving--but just two seconds of distraction doubles the risk of a crash....

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US shipyards awarded $9.8 million in grants

By Melina Druga  |   October 10, 2017   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration recently awarded $9.8 million through its Small Shipyard Grant Program to 18 small shipyards. Funds will modernize and upgrade th...

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Study establishes framework for evaluating railway investment return

By Melina Druga  |   October 10, 2017   |   News

A report by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recently established a framework for determining the return on investment (ROI) for high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects. ...

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AAR urges Congress to support private investment in railways

By Melina Druga  |   October 6, 2017   |   Federal

Edward Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), recently testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Rail Subcommittee that Congress must make poli...

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Seattle awarded $4 million FHWA grant to install intelligent transportation system technologies

By Alex Murtha  |   October 6, 2017   |   News

The city of Seattle was recently awarded a $4 million Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment (ATCMTD) grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for a new ...

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South Carolina’s Greenville County receives FHWA grant for automated taxi service

By Alex Murtha  |   October 6, 2017   |   Featured

South Carolina’s Greenville County was recently awarded a $4 million Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment (ATCMTD) grant from the Federal Highway Administration ...

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Transportation union president testifies to House committee on railway infrastructure

By Melina Druga  |   October 6, 2017   |   Federal

Larry I. Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD), recently testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Mate...

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Committee advances autonomous vehicle legislation

By Melina Druga  |   October 6, 2017   |   Federal

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee recently advanced legislation promoting autonomous vehicle testing and deployment. Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA) added three amendments that ...

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NetJets Aviation supports FAA reform bill

By Melina Druga  |   October 6, 2017   |   Air

NetJets Aviation, a private-business-jet charter and aircraft management company, recently sent a letter to Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee,...

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Pro-air traffic control privatization champions attempt opposition flyover

By Kim Riley  |   October 5, 2017   |   Air

Congress must move past the status quo and approve a long-term bill that reforms the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-P...

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Food truck pilot program comes to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

By Alex Murtha  |   October 5, 2017   |   Air

The Port of Seattle recently entered into a three-month pilot partnership with the Washington State Food Truck Association (WSFTA) to schedule twice daily, seven-days-a-week service to the Seattle-Tac...

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Port of Corpus Christi hosts strategic equipment deployment operation for 1st Air Combat Brigade

By Alex Murtha  |   October 5, 2017   |   Maritime

The Port of Corpus Christi recently hosted a large-scale strategic deployment operation consisting of approximately 1,500 pieces of military equipment and 77 helicopters for the 1st Air Combat Brigade...

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NADA names board of director officers

By Melina Druga  |   October 5, 2017   |   News

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) board of directors voted during its October meeting to elect officers for the 2018 term. Wes Lutz was elected to the position of chairman. Lutz...

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Disabled Americans organizations support autonomous vehicle bill

By Melina Druga  |   October 4, 2017   |   Federal

Multiple organizations advocating for Americans with disabilities have released statements supporting the American Vision for Safer Transportation Through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (AV...

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Oklahoma DOT approves updated work plan

By Melina Druga  |   October 4, 2017   |   News

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (DOT) recently approved an updated eight-year Construction Work Plan, which addresses projects for federal fiscal years 2018 through 2025. “The cumulativ...

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