California releases 2018 rail plan
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently released its 2018 State Rail Plan, which highlights the state’s goals over the next 20 years to improve safety, help reduce greenhouse...
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Sen. Hoeven says tax relief on way for auto dealers, greater protections for farmers
At a meeting of the Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota, U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) laid out the tax and regulatory relief benefits passed by Congress this year and how they will benefit ...
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Oklahoma DOT launches state’s first electric charging stations
Oklahoma is joining other states across the country in going electric, with the opening of two electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s (O...
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Plug In America supports California’s clean-electricity goal
Plug In America, a national association of electric-vehicle drivers, recently applauded California Gov. Jerry Brown for issuing an executive order to achieve total carbon neutrality by 2045 and for si...
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Oklahoma Transportation Commission approves major update plans for highways, bridges and county roads
Oklahoma’s infrastructure is slated for a major update, now that the Oklahoma Transportation Commission has signed off on updated improvement plans for the state’s highway and county road systems ...
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Grant funds target bridge maintenance
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced that it would provide $225 million in Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant funds to rural states to maintain bridges. FHWA pu...
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FHWA gives Nebraska greater control over environmental reviews
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) recently signed a three-year agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) allowing NDOT greater control over certain federal environmental ...
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Arizona DOT lays groundwork for I-11 development
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) officials said the commitment of $155 million for US 93 improvements over the next five years aids the effort toward the state’s Interstate 11 project. ...
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JAWS system could allow Missouri highway workers to remove debris without personal risk
In an effort to improve safety for the state’s highway maintenance workers, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has introduced the JAWS machine for mounting on state trucks, allowing w...
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Springfield’s Union Station adopts first electric vehicle charging ports in Western Massachusetts
Under a program run by Eversource, the newly renovated Union Station in Springfield, Mass., now houses the first electric vehicle charging ports in the western portion of the state. Eversource has ...
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Plan will tackle 40,000 miles of Pennsylvania roads
The Resurface PA initiative aims to repave interstates and patch potholes across 40,000 miles of roads maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). This year, $7 million ...
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Hawaii airports garner federal infrastructure grants
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently awarded $24.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to Hawaii airports as part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Daniel K. Inouye Inter...
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New Jersey awards $30 million in freight grants
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) recently awarded $30.1 million in grants as part of the new Local Freight Impact Fund program. Twenty-one projects in 16 municipalities received...
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Rep. Bishop talks tax, infrastructure issues at visit to Mich. construction equipment dealer
U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop (R-MI) recently visited a Howell, Mich., construction equipment dealer to address infrastructure, taxes and workforce issues. Officials said the visit to Ditch Witch Sales of...
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Kentucky awarded $75 mln in infrastructure grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently announced Northern Kentucky has been awarded $75 million in infrastructure grants. “This $75 million investment in this key infrastructure i...
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Kentucky to garner new Maritime Administration resources
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) will establish a new, dedicated Gateway office in Paducah, Kentucky, with an overarching goal of addressing transportation congestion relief and improving freight a...
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Rhode Island’s Westerly Train Station reopens as a combination station, art venue
A train station closed in Westerly, Rhode Island two years ago, has reopened as a mixed space, combining a waiting area for passengers with a new arts venue. The change is the result of cooperation...
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North Carolina DOT releases plan for I-77 express-lane project
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Secretary Jim Trogdon recently revealed his proposed plan for the I-77 express-lane project. The plan addresses concerns received after feedback...
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Transportation networks permitted to operate at Honolulu airport
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) recently amended administrative rules to allow Transportation Network Companies (TNC) to operate at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu on...
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Michigan DOT launches reduced fare card for seniors, disabled transit riders
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) introduced last week a universal reduced fare card, specially designed for senior and disabled public transit riders. The pilot program is a joint p...
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