New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced several initiatives on Tuesday to increase the number of electric buses in his state as part of his efforts to tackle climate change. The moves would be pa...
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Multiple projects that are part of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois have been completed, are in the process, or have been extended into future construction season, the Illinois Departmen...
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) officials noted the agency's podcast has aided Midwestern states in collaborating on transportation issues ranging from the future of vehicle technol...
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New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority said that, despite the COVID-19 pandemic challenges, 2020 was a banner year for bridge and tunnel projects with 10 projects completed ahead of schedu...
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The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing a rule seeking to expand mobility for people with disabilities. “This rule will mak...
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Officials noted state lottery funds will enable the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to execute maintenance projects and repave over 250 miles of highway statewide. MDOT received $80...
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A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report determined nationwide traffic deaths decreased during 2019 compared to 2018, and alcohol-impaired driving fatalities decreased to the lo...
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Wisconsin state officials said $3,799,860 in federal and state funds has been earmarked to aid 57 public and non-profit agencies providing specialized transit to seniors and disabled individuals. ...
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Colorado state officials said the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) have earmarked $58.9 million to fund Safer Main Streets projects. ...
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Congressional leaders on transportation from both sides of the aisle and both houses of Congress joined together on Tuesday to commend Congress for passing pipeline safety legislation. The Protect...
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Three states and Washington, D.C. are collaborating to reduce pollution while also promoting clean transportation. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Rhode Island Gov. G...
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On Monday, Congress approved an additional COVID-19 relief package and government funding legislation that included more than $45 billion in emergency aid for the transportation industry. In addit...
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Missouri officials are espousing the benefits of Gov. Mike Parson’s Focus on Bridges program, which resulted in the 100th bridge opened in Livingston County over the Thompson River. The initiativ...
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The Louisiana Joint Transportation, Highway and Public Works Committee has approved solicitation proposals advancing a public-private partnership bridge project, the Louisiana Department of Transporta...
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the Mississippi Transportation Commission's recent awarding of funding for seven statewide maintenance projects would bolster safety and qualit...
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The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking public feedback regarding the state's Active Transportation Plan (ATP), which addresses human-powered modes of transportation, such as walking...
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Oregon State officials said more than $2.2 billion has been earmarked to fund the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) from 2024 to 2027. Officials said the Oregon Transportation Com...
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A new report from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has projected a 5.5 percent decline in transportation construction activity in 2021. The report, released earlier...
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More than 30 members of Congress, including U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL), and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), introduced legislation on Thursday calling for equal funding ...
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U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) officials said a $40.9 million grant award has been earmarked for Milwaukee County's East West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project in Milwaukee, Wis. The proje...
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