Port of San Diego launches new brand
The Port of San Diego recently launched a new brand intended to attract more people and businesses to the waterfront, while unifying and clarifying the port’s diverse functions. “The ongoing, m...
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Sen. Wyden urges Trump Administration to consider long-term infrastructure funding reform
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, recently sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, urging the Trump Administration to address the problems with long...
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US infrastructure would take $4.6 trillion to fix
Repairing infrastructure in the United States would cost approximately $4.6 trillion, according to a report by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Deferred maintenance has led to 2 trillion ga...
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House committee to hold hearing Wed. to discuss reforming outdated air traffic control system
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing Wednesday to discuss its top priority: reforming the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The hearing, Th...
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Third-party assessor approved to conduct American Waterways Operators audits
Third-party organization Lloyd’s Register was approved by American Waterways Operators (AWO) to conduct audits of AWO members’ operations. The audits are part of AWO’s Responsible Carrier Pro...
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Crowley Maritime awarded multi-year contract
Crowley’s Carib Energy LLC, the liquefied natural gas (LNG) subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corp., was awarded a multi-year contract to supply LNG to a major pharmaceutical company’s manufacturing ...
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Airport executives association elects board of directors at annual meeting
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) recently elected its board of directors and policy review committee members at its 89th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition held in Long Beach, ...
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FAA unclear what aspect of unmanned aircraft systems governments will want to regulate
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta told the FAA Drone Advisory Committee that he is unclear what aspects of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) local and state governments ...
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Coalition encourages Congress to streamline infrastructure spending
Americans for Prosperity (AFP), along with a coalition of more than 50 other organizations, recently sent a letter to Congress urging the legislative body to streamline infrastructure spending. The...
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National Business Aviation Association develops fatigue-management survey
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has developed a fatigue-management survey that will be used to develop best practices regarding fatigue and crew duty issues in business aviation. ...
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Auto Care Association hosts Canadian, Mexican counterparts at meeting
The Auto Care Association recently hosted its Canadian and Mexican counterparts at its Spring Leadership Days to discuss areas of collaboration and to share information. The Automotive Industries A...
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Tests show side-underride guards on semitrailers can save lives
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently conducted tests of side-underride guards on semitrailers to determine if they can prevent a passenger vehicle from sliding beneath the side o...
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AIA encourages Senate to confirm Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) recently urged the Senate to confirm Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative. The AIA works with the U.S. Trade Representative and the Executive Of...
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Norma Torres
Rep. Torres introduces two bills addressing infrastructure spending
U.S. Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA) recently introduced two bills addressing infrastructure funding, which coincides with Infrastructure Week 2017. The Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Act would be...
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Aviation company tests technology that could be used to inspect railroad tracks
Information-technology and avionics company Rockwell Collins has completed nine months of test flights on an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), which could be used with railway lines. The UAS performs...
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Donald Huffines
Bill aimed at dismantling Texas auto inspection program advances
Texas Senate Bill 1588, intended to dismantle the state’s vehicle inspection program, recently advanced the State Senate by a vote of 27 to 4. The companion bill, HB 3995, received a favorable re...
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International Road Federation launches road safety audit program
The International Road Federation (IRF) recently launched its Global Credential Program for Road Safety Audit Team Leaders, which aims to encourage safe road design practices. Road safety inspectio...
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Nathan Deal
Georgia lawmakers call for action against two Middle Eastern nations
Gov. Nathan Deal (R-GA) and a state congressional delegation recently released 15 call-to-action letters, also signed by members of the business community, against two Middle Eastern nations. Qat...
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ASA swears in new chairman, board members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently elected a new board of directors and chairman at its annual meeting. They were sworn in at the end of the three-day event and will serve a two-year...
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James G. Toscas
Portland Cement Association encourages Congress to improve infrastructure
Portland Cement Association (PCA) has joined the 10 other members of the North American Concrete Alliance (NACA) in encouraging the U.S. Congress to pass infrastructure funding and reforms. NACA le...
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