The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has drafted a five-year transportation plan covering 2020 through 2024, and now they want to hear the public’s thoughts on their proposal. Such dr...
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Oregon’s Port of Morrow will now be able to apply for federal funding to extend its barge service, thanks to being designated a Marine Highway Project by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (U...
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New zero-emission, battery-powered buses were introduced last week by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for use on its Silver Line. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, along with...
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Building on a $750,000 grant application with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Amtrak declared last week that it would match that contribution to restoring an out-of-service siding in-s...
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U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) is urging Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to include a protected lane for bicycle and foot traffic when rebuilding the Gov. Harry W. Nice/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridg...
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The America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act, which heads to the Senate floor for a vote, includes several Oregon transportation priorities. Such priorities include a funding increase for rura...
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Three Florida transportation agencies were jointly awarded the 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Social Responsibility by the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA). The agencie...
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In a sign-on letter written to governors throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, as well as the mayor of Washington, D.C., a coalition of 59 organizations encouraged these politicians in their work...
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Federal funds are coming to Michigan in the form of two grant awards this week, including $2.6 million for Detroit with the Low or no Emissions (Low-No) Grant program, which has sought low-emission an...
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The City of Pittsburgh recently launched public engagement efforts to develop a transportation vision plan. PGH MOBILITY 2070 will establish a framework to guide investment, development, and manage...
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As of Sept. 1, 2019, the Oregon Transportation Commission will be chaired by commissioner Robert Van Brocklin, by order of Gov. Kate Brown. Van Brocklin has served on the Commission since 2017 and ...
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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will distribute $146 million from its Low Carbon Transit Operations Program to 180 local mass transit projects around the state. The Low Carbo...
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A thumbs-up has been given by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to the California High-Speed Rail Authority, allowing it to continue finishing its environmental reviews required as part of its...
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Massachusetts filed a proposal Friday that seeks $18 billion in additional funding for existing transportation programs and for new initiatives designed to lessen the impact of roadway congestion and ...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) a $52.4 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding grant. The grant will be used to construct a...
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The United States Department of Transportation this week awarded more than $98 million to two projects in Florida, benefiting efforts to revamp a bridge for the Kennedy Space Center and to increase ca...
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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently installed a system to detect and deter wrong-way drivers along an 18-mile stretch of I-71 in Hamilton County. The system includes 82 detection...
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Florida will soon expand the infrastructure for electric vehicles in-state with the addition of new charging stations along major thoroughfares under funding from the Volkswagen Settlement. Announc...
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The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) recently awarded the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission with the 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Technology. The commission was honor...
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Considering the possibility of build alternatives for the I-495 and I-270 Public-Private Partnership Program, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) this week launched the Opportunity MDOT p...
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