Fitch Ratings increases MTA credit rating
Fitch Ratings recently upgraded the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) revenue bonds rating from “A-” to “A” and its rating outlook from “negative” to “stable.” Fitch ...
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U.S. DOT announces $40M grant opportunity for connected vehicle technologies
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) said it was accepting applications for $40 million in grants to support connected vehicle technologies. ...
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New York invests additional $483M into “BRIDGE NY” funding
On Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state would invest $483 million to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts across the state. The latest installment of New York’s BRI...
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Federal agreement will improve infrastructure in Kansas City
Morteza Farajian, Build America Bureau executive director, and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, recently signed an emerging projects agreement to finance infrastructure improvements in Kansas City, Mo...
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MBTA launches Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) recently launched its Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit, which is part of the agency’s Better Bus Project to enhance, expand, and electrify bus se...
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Missouri DOT completes Bootheel Bridge Bundle project
With the opening of the Route A bridge over Whitewater River in Cape Girardeau County, the Missouri Department of Transportation said it has completed the Bootheel Bridge Bundle program. The $21 m...
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TSA updates cybersecurity requirements for railroad carriers
In an effort to reduce the risk of cybersecurity threats on critical railroad operations and facilities, the Transportation Security Administration Monday announced updates to three security directive...
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California Transportation Commission allocates more than $3.7B to infrastructure projects
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated more than $3.7 billion for transportation infrastructure projects that enhance safety and create more convenient options for travelers...
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Arizona gets approval of Long-Range Transportation Plan
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) said Friday it had received approval for its 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan which will guide its priorities over the next 25 years. According t...
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Connecticut advances Greater Hartford Mobility Study
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently advanced its Greater Hartford Mobility Study for creating a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable multimodal transportation network in the n...
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Wisconsin communities receive nearly $135M for road, highway maintenance and patrolling
Wisconsin municipalities received $134.8 million in fourth quarterly payments on Oct. 2 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids, according to the Wisconsin Departm...
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Sen. Fetterman introduces bill to strengthen FTA emergency response
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 14 of his Senate colleagues recently to introduce legislation that will improve the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Emergency Response (ER) program. ...
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Connecticut to increase police pullovers for texting, distracted driving
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Highway Safety Office recently announced that law enforcement this month will increase pull over to enforce texting and distracted driving laws. ...
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South Dakota Railroad Board approves nearly $59M in Special Transportation Circumstance grant funds
The South Dakota Railroad Board approved $58.8 million in Special Transportation Circumstance (STC) grant funds for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 at a meeting on Wednesday. “The STC funds are dedica...
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Staten Island Railway to get new R211 cars; first in more than 50 years
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced Tuesday that the Staten Island Railway will receive new R211 subway cars in early 2024. Five cars, part of the 525-car order which include...
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Chicago’s Metra gets $169M for zero-emission trainsets
On Tuesday, Chicago’s Metra announced it was awarded its largest discretionary grant, $169.3 million, to buy battery-operated, zero-emission trainsets. The grant, a federal Congestion Mitigation...
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FEMA awards Puerto Rico Ports Authority more than $54M
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently provided the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, the government agency overseeing and managing the island’s air and sea transportation, more than $54...
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Economy ranks as top issue for trucking industry, report says
According to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the economy tops the list of issues facing the industry. For the 19th year, the report from ATRI, the trucking...
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FHWA approves New York’s electric vehicle plan
The Federal Highway Administration recently approved New York state’s updated plan to utilize National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds for the installation and operation of additional ...
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First project begins under RI Ready Municipal Road Fund Program
The town of Smithfield, R.I., recently began the first project to utilize the Gov. Dan McKee’s RI Ready Municipal Road Fund Program. The program will provide $20 million in matching funds to supp...
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