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The Arkansas Department of Transportation and a University of Arkansas geotechnical engineer have partnered to use technology to map subsurface conditions before road construction begins. The goal is...
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A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Thursday found that traffic fatalities increased during 2020, despite American’s...
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According to a recent study by strategic consulting firm ICF, much of the flooding in Maryland occurs outside Federal Emergency Management Agency designated flood zones.
The report, Flooding Impact...
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A new report from TRIP shows that as the summer travel season begins, vehicle travel has returned to near pre-pandemic levels, in some states surpassing them.
The Washington-based travel non-profi...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently announced it is seeking public feedback on the data and assessment tools available to assess transportation equity.
USDOT seeks information an...
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently published the Environmental Assessment for its Metro-North Penn Station Access Project and opened up the 45-day public comment period.
The p...
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U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced a bill Monday that would study changes in how Americans use highways.
For the first time in 25 years, the Highway Cost Allocation ...
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According to AAA, drivers should know if they are sharing the road with a self-driving test car.
In a new release issued Friday, the automobile association said regulators should establish guideli...
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Congress must come together and work in a bipartisan manner if the United States is to see any progress on infrastructure, an independent think tank said.
The New Center said in its recent policy p...
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U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous ...
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America invests less in infrastructure than its peers, a new report for the U.S. Congress’ Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released Wednesday said.
And infrastructure spending is substantially lo...
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According to the National League of Cities (NLC), 91 percent of cities surveyed said infrastructure funding is a top priority for their municipalities.
The NLC surveyed nearly 600 leaders in citie...
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently opened the public comment period for the draft of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2024.
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently shortlisted four teams to design, build, operate and maintain an AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The four teams passed a rev...
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In a report released Wednesday, the Center for Transportation and the Environment has found that replacing the entire U.S. transit fleet with zero emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2035 would cost between $5...
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The 30-day public review and comment period began Wednesday for Missouri’s 2022-2026 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
A draft was presented to the Missouri Highways and Tra...
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Michigan State University recently created the MSU Mobility Advisory Council that met for the first time, virtually, on April 23.
The council is tasked with guiding the university’s vision for ...
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While the auto industry worldwide suffered during 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the electric car market saw growth of over 40 percent and is on track for a decade of expansion, a new report s...
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently launched a survey on behalf of Pennsylvania's Highly Automated Vehicle (HAV) Advisory Committee.
Results will be used to gain an under...
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Amtrak released its FY20 Sustainability report on Monday, showcasing its sustainability projects across its operations.
The report included details on Amtrak’s progress toward annual and long-te...
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