In response to recent airline flight cancellations, U.S. Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL), and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joined U.S. Sens. Edward Markey (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D...
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation recently submitted a plan to the U.S. Department of Transportation, establishing the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. ...
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Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) officials are espousing the benefits of the Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) progression, noting four project advancements on I-285 and State...
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U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) introduced legislation aimed at modernizing railroad employee training on Thursday. The Rail Employee Training Modernization Act would allow potential freight rail ...
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that a $21.1 million project to replace bridges on the Adirondack Northway (I-87) is underway. The two-year project will replace twin spans between Exit...
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The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) and BNSF Railway Co. (BNSF) recently partnered to develop a new rail hub at the Port of Tacoma. The hub will meet increased intermodal demand in the greater Se...
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On Friday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new program from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that would provide guidance and $7....
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New Mexico recently announced $25 million in state funding for the expansion and improvement of 38 miles of US 180 from Silver City to Deming. The $143.5 million project will be built in three ph...
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Environmental Protection (DEP) would join several partner organizations to move forward on plans to maximiz...
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The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) recently released $161.3 million in fiscal year 2023 County Aid. The program, funded through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund, helps coun...
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New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently released its preliminary 2023 budget and four-year financial plan. The document predicts New York City Transit and commuter ra...
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On Wednesday, 17 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Quebec announced an action plan to accelerate electric truck and bus adoption. The plan, the Multi-State Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emis...
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced it had issued a proposed rule on crew requirements for safety purposes. The new requirement ...
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New Jersey Transit Corp. (NJ TRANSIT), a state-owned public transportation system, and NY Waterway, a private transportation company, recently completed the retrofit of a ferry to dramatically cut nit...
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Federal Transit Administration (FTA) officials are espousing the benefits of an initiative that will ease access for disabled individuals at the oldest rail stations. The FTA would provide $1.75 bi...
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Nearly 60 member of the U.S. House of Representatives said they support moves in the Biden Administration to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Tuesday. In a letter to U.S. Transportation S...
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U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) recently sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urging the Biden administration to prioritize freight rail to address t...
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate will address airline flight cancellations caused by a shortage of pilots. The Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act would require air carriers to continu...
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New research from the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) has found that public transit agencies are highly dependent on vendors when it comes to maintaining critical technologies, which leaves tran...
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On Monday, U.S. Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi joined local elected officials in Hanover Park, Ill. To express their concern over the proposed merger between Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (K...
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