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Port of Savannah handles record number of TEU containers in 2017

By Aaron Martin  |   January 23, 2018   |   Maritime

Amid ongoing efforts to deepen the Savannah River and expand capacity, the Port of Savannah handled a record 4 million 20-foot-equivalent (TEU) containers in 2017, an 11 percent year-over increase. ...

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Port authority prepares JFK Airport for winter storms

By Melina Druga  |   January 23, 2018   |   Air

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently established 10 interim measures at JFK Airport for the facility’s response to winter weather. The measures address such issues as staffing, ...

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Florida Highway Patrol issues Narcan to troopers amid rising overdose deaths

By Aaron Martin  |   January 22, 2018   |   News

After the number of opioid-related deaths in Florida jumped 35 percent in 2016, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) announced on Wednesday that troopers will begin carrying Narcan, a life-saving overdose...

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recommends $1 billion to fund bridge repairs, road preservation

By Chris Galford  |   January 22, 2018   |   News

Restoration and preservation have led to a record request for funding in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) 2018 Recommended Highway Plan, with $1 billion sought for bridge repairs and pav...

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New York, New Jersey port authority implements False Claims Policy

By Melina Druga  |   January 19, 2018   |   News

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently implemented a False Claims Policy. The policy is intended to detect and stop unethical conduct and fraud by vendors and contractors. The polic...

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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner adds railcars to meet increased passenger demand amid Southern California mudslides

By Aaron Martin  |   January 17, 2018   |   News

In response to mudslides closing critical stretches of highway in Santa Barbara County, Amtrak added railcars to all 10 trains on its Pacific Surfliner heavy rail route on Sunday in anticipation of in...

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MDOT inspection yields $700,000 cocaine seizure

By Transportation Today News  |   January 16, 2018   |   News

A recent routine safety inspection by  Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) enforcement officers in Hancock County resulted in a $700,000 cocaine seizure. Officers stopped a 2000 Freigh...

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Last year, nearly 3 million passengers rode New York City ferry

By Melina Druga  |   January 16, 2018   |   Maritime

In 2017, the New York City ferry had 2.89 million passengers, according to the Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC), which had predicted only 2.1 million riders. The ferry has four routes, the most ...

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Port Saint John total metric tonnage up year-over-year in 2017

By Aaron Martin  |   January 15, 2018   |   Maritime

Port Saint John handled 30,458,422 metric tonnes of cargo in 2017, marking a 15 percent year-over increase from the 26,438,301 metric tonnes handled there in 2016. Port Saint John reported year-ov...

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North Carolina completes seven-year infrastructure project

By Melina Druga  |   January 12, 2018   |   News

North Carolina’s Piedmont Improvement Program recently concluded after seven years improving the state’s rail infrastructure. The program encompassed more than 40 projects that included closing...

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Michigan seeks to stop wrong-way drivers

By Melina Druga  |   January 12, 2018   |   News

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Metro Region engineers are seeking to reduce wrong-way driving incidents between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018, by 20 percent. The engineers are revie...

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Multi-year reconstruction of Rhode Island’s 6-10 Interchange begins

By Aaron Martin  |   January 11, 2018   |   Featured

Federal, state, and local officials were on hand Monday for a ceremony kicking off the $410 million 6-10 Interchange reconstruction project in Rhode Island that is slated for completion in 2023.  ...

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Mississippi DOT joins Human Trafficking Awareness Month

By Melina Druga  |   January 11, 2018   |   News

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is joining other agencies throughout the country in recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. MDOT’s Office of Enforcement has ...

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Maryland receiving interest for I-495, I-270 projects

By Melina Druga  |   January 11, 2018   |   News

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) $9 billion Traffic Relief Plan is receiving significant interest from the public-private partnership (P3) industry for the Capital Beltway (I-495) ...

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ADOT given environmental-review authority for some projects

By Melina Druga  |   January 11, 2018   |   News

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) recently entered into an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration that gives the agency environmental-review authority for projects that do not...

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MGE to electrify half of Madison’s bus fleet by 2035

By Melina Druga  |   January 10, 2018   |   News

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is partnering with the City of Madison, Wisconsin’s Metro Transit with the goal of electrifying half of the city’s bus fleet by 2035. MGE will provide nearly $4 m...

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Nebraska utility launches electric vehicle recharging program

By Melina Druga  |   January 10, 2018   |   News

The number of electric vehicles in Nebraska is increasing, prompting Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) to launch the Energy Wise TM Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive. The incentive is...

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Water pipe break leads to “significant’ delays at JFK Airport

By Aaron Martin  |   January 9, 2018   |   Air

A broken water pipe in a privately-run terminal at John F. Kennedy Airport on Sunday that has caused “significant” flight delays and disruptions is being investigated by the Port Authority of New ...

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CDOT progresses to more than 18,000 street lights replaced with LEDs

By Chris Galford  |   January 9, 2018   |   News

Continuing forward on a plan to modernize 270,000 lights throughout Chicago with LEDs, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has, as of last week, reached 18,000 street lights replaced on th...

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Foss Maritime ships 500-600 utility trucks to Puerto Rico

By Aaron Martin  |   January 8, 2018   |   Maritime

As part of ongoing efforts to restore electricity in Puerto Rico, Foss Maritime shipped 500-600 bucket trucks, line trucks, pickups, aerial lifts, skid-steer loaders, digger derricks, and pull trailer...

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