Tennessee reveals 10-year, $15B plan
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently revealed a proposed 10-year, $15 billion fiscally-constrained project plan. This is the first such plan released by TDOT. “TDOT is pr...
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Georgia Ports launches Trucker Safety Committee
Georgia Ports (GPA) recently launched a Trucker Safety Committee to address driver concerns and help new and existing drivers become more familiar with safe operations on terminal. The purpose of t...
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Massachusetts receives $372M in federal funding for Cape Cod bridges
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said Friday that her state would receive $372 million in federal funding to rebuild bridges on Cape Cod. The award represents the full amount the state applied for ...
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FAA Administrator to have direct oversight of Air Traffic Safety director
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker directed the executive director of Air Traffic Safety Oversight (AOV) to report to him and to the Associate Administrator of Aviation ...
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Legislation reauthorizing the Maritime Administration sent to President’s desk
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced Thursday that legislation reauthorizing the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act is headed to President Joe ...
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Idaho invests $100M into 48 projects improving local roads
On Thursday, Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced that 48 transportation projects would receive a total of $100 million to improve local roads and defray local property taxes. Earlier this year, Littl...
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DOT announces $817M for Safe Streets and Roads for All program
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $817 million for more than 380 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants to improve safety and help prevent deaths and injuries on the ...
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Pennsylvania Transportation Department announces $42.5M approved for state rail projects
The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission recently approved $42.5 million in Rail Transportation Assistance Program and the Rail Freight Assistance Program grants. Funding will go to 25 rai...
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U.S. Transportation Department awards $645M in community grants for rural transportation, mobility projects
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation said it had awarded more than $645 million to help rural communities complete transportation and mobility projects. Funded through the Rural Surfa...
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Houston METRO celebrates transit innovation
On Tuesday, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner unveiled the METRO transit Authority’s new autonomous shuttle, part of the city’s move toward zero-emissions vehicles. During an update on the cityâ€...
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Proposed NHTSA rule would gather information on impaired driving detection technology
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would help gather information about the state of technology that detects imp...
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Legislation introduced to phase out single-use foam packing peanuts
Legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) would phase out single use plastic foam packing peanuts, as well as foam food service products and non-medical disposable coolers, as a way to ...
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Legislation would increase use of low-emission concrete, asphalt
On Thursday, U.S. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation that would accelerate the deployment of low-emission concrete and asphalt. The bill, the Concrete and Aspha...
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Virginia maritime industry supports nearly 730,000 jobs
The maritime industry in Virginia supports nearly 730,000 jobs and is responsible for more than $8 billion in state and local taxes, according to a recent College of William & Mary economic impact stu...
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Caltrans opens draft of state highway project list for public comment
On Friday, Caltrans released its draft 2024 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) plan for public comment. The draft is the state’s initial plan for maintaining and preserving Ca...
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Transportation Department announces more than $8B for high-speed rail, pipeline grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced Friday it had awarded $8.2 billion in grants for high-speed rail projects. The grants will fund 10 passeng...
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Legislation to tax greenhouse gas emissions reintroduced in U.S. House
U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) reintroduced legislation on Dec. 7 that would eliminate the gas tax in exchange for taxing greenhouse gas emissions. The bill, the MARKET...
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Amtrak, partners awarded $2.1B to improve passenger rail across country
Amtrak, along with its partner organizations, announced Thursday they had received more than $2.1 billion to improve and expand Amtrak routes across the country. While many grants will go directly to...
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FAA proposal would test employees working on aircraft outside of US for drugs, alcohol
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed requiring repair stations outside of the U.S. to test employees who work on certain aircraft to undergo drug and alcohol testing in order to reta...
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Legislation to strengthen the supply chain introduced in Congress
On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Larry Bucshon (R-IN) introduced legislation that would strengthen the supply chain, as well as to help America remain competitive with new techno...
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