Austin, Texas, voters will decide on two ballot measures on Nov. 3, one that will ask voters to approve a tax increase for a high-capacity transit expansion project, and another on the issuance of $...
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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) released its first statewide plan for public transportation Friday and is now seeking public comment. The plan, which unites urban and rural transi...
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In a recently published new perspective, “Public Equity to Match Private Investment in Infrastructure,” the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) pitched a unique means of uniting both public and ...
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Five companies said they have created a new technology platform that would transform the rail shipping industry, noting the innovation’s primary objective is safety. Norfolk Southern, GATX Corpor...
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U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) stressed the importance of Congress passing COVID-19 relief funding to keep America’s rail industry and transportation sectors afloat amidst the economic crisis broug...
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Transportation advocacy groups are warning that the safety of riders and transit workers are at risk as a result of the Trump administration’s decision to withhold federal funds from New York City, ...
Read MoreMinnesota officials are extending gratitude to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Trump Administration for commitment to the state’s infrastructure projects. In June, Rep. Tom Emmer (...
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U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has introduced a new measure designed to enhance the nation’s investment in energy efficient transportation and infrastructure modernization projects. Shaheen main...
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Virgin Group founder Richard Branson announced last week that West Virginia would be home to the Virgin Hyperloop Certification Center (HCC). The HCC would be the location for all certification of...
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said the state would launch intermodal rail service next week to reduce varied industry shipping costs. Burgum announced the decision at the close of the recent third ...
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A new study from Harvard University had found that plans to transform the transportation sector and reduce air pollution could result in major health benefits for those living in the Mid-Atlantic and ...
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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) officials said the agency has launched this year’s "Stop. Trains Can’t." public education campaign as a means of bolstering rail grade crossing safety. T...
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South Dakota is slated to receive $5.67 million in Special Transportation Circumstances (STC) Grant funding for three rail projects via the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Admin...
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The Phoenix, Arizona-based Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority said it has agreed to purchase 14 additional light rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility to aid access and the passenger ...
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Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced the Accessible Transit for All Act of 2020 (ATFA), which she said would improve public transportation access. The measure would create a new grant pr...
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility’s (CCAM) final report regarding challenges and barriers to improving transportation access for a...
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American Public Transportation Association (APTA), President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas said the recent passage of a continuing appropriations bill in Congress will ensure surface transportation progra...
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Rail Passengers Association officials expressed gratitude to the House of Representatives after lawmakers released a coronavirus bill, including $2.4 billion in Amtrak funding and $32 billion for publ...
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A joint rail project connecting three states has received a Consolidated Railroad Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) competitive grant for final design and construction of project improveme...
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President Donald Trump said via tweet Friday that he will approve a $22 billion freight rail project that will connect Alaska and Alberta, Canada. Trump tweeted that after recommendations from Sen...
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