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Infrastructure

$1.4 Billion Committed to Rail Safety, Supply Chain Boost

September 25, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

The Biden administration announced Sept. 25 that it has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects that improve railway safety and boost capacity, with much of the money coming from the 2021 infrastructure law. “These projects will make American rail […]


Infrastructure

Electric ship-to-shore cranes arrive at Port of Savannah

August 29, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

On Friday, the Port of Savannah announced it had received four Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes, upgrading its crane fleet to 34 machines.Electric ship-to-shore cranes arrive at Port of Savannah Four older cranes were retired and recycled, port officials said, to […]


Infrastructure

Recharge Maine to award more than $6M in infrastructure grants

August 3, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

Recharge Maine, a statewide initiative to expand the availability of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure on Maine’s highways and within communities, will be awarding more than $6 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program funds. Grants will support the […]


Infrastructure

Biden Administration Announces Infrastructure Investments

June 28, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

With the height of the busy summer travel season upon us, President Joe Biden is touting investments approved in 2021’s infrastructure law. The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, made possible with bipartisan congressional support, is among Biden’s signature […]


Infrastructure

Researchers examine ways to help drivers to see clearly on the road

June 15, 2023

Via: Tech Xplore

Every year, sun glare contributes to around 3,000 crashes in the United States. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers are helping to mitigate this problem by examining what drivers are likely to do when faced with sun glare. Their work was […]


Impact & Regulations

Operation Safe Driver Week to focus on speeding

June 12, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

While enforcing road safety is a year-round effort, law enforcement officers across North America will be out in full force next month emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week […]


Impact & Regulations, Shipping

Supply Chain Bills Reach House Floor

May 24, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

A panel in the House of Representatives recently approved proposals to boost the freight workforce and increase efficiency along commercial corridors. On May 23, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced to the floor of the chamber a legislative package that […]


Shipping

Infrastructure Coalition Advocates for Freight Funds

May 18, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

A coalition of several dozen groups gathered in the nation’s capital to draw attention to supply chain projects in need of federal support, calling on policymakers to approve long-term funding as well as reform the federal permitting process. The Coalition […]


Impact & Regulations

Traffic Deaths in 2022 Nearly Match 2021’s 16-Year High

April 20, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

The number of people killed on U.S. roadways decreased slightly last year, but government officials said the 42,795 people who died is still a national crisis. Estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that the number of fatalities […]


Vehicles

How Your EV Can Power Your Home

April 19, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

Even as fierce winter winds knocked out power to thousands of Northern California homes, Tammy Snyder’s rural storm-battered house remained bathed in brightness. Her plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt, linked to the house by long extension cords, powered her family’s favorite […]


Infrastructure

4 top-performing state highway systems in Southeast, report finds

April 19, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

Four of the best-performing state highway systems in the nation over the past three years have been in the Southeast, while California and New York, two of the biggest, have among the poorest-performing, according to the 27th annual report on […]


Infrastructure

Biden Infrastructure Push Turns to New Bridges

April 13, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

The Biden administration is closing out a three-week push to highlight the benefits of infrastructure investments in local communities by awarding nearly $300 million to help repair or replace more than a dozen bridges across the country. Events in four […]


Shipping

Biden Highlights Infrastructure, Supply Chain at State of the Union

February 9, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

President Joe Biden touted infrastructure projects underway that will rebuild roads and bridges vital to the country’s supply chain during his State of the Union address Feb. 7, with efforts to improve connectivity along freight and passenger corridors a key […]


Infrastructure

USDOT announces strategy to increase roadway safety

February 7, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

The U.S. Transportation recently launched its National Roadway Safety Strategy Call to Action campaign, which asks stakeholders to commit to specific actions that reduce serious injuries and deaths on roads. “Traffic crashes cost tens of thousands of American lives a […]


Infrastructure

Democrats Tout Biden’s Big Infrastructure Implementation

February 2, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

The leader of the U.S. Senate is among senior Democrats praising the Biden White House’s management of a $1.2 infrastructure law amid renewed calls for oversight from congressional Republicans. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) congratulated the administration’s role in implementing 2021’s […]


Impact & Regulations

IIJA Implementation Is Ongoing Process, DOT Official Says

January 13, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

Distributing funding as part of the implementation of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure law is an ongoing process capable of assisting stakeholders over the coming years. Nuria Fernandez, leader of the Federal Transit Administration, ensured transportation stakeholders and state agency officials […]


Impact & Regulations

USDOT, White House Promote Infrastructure Workforce

November 10, 2022

Via: Transport Topics

The Biden administration recently launched initiatives designed to connect individuals with careers associated with infrastructure. The Department of Transportation and the White House outlined guidance to assist stakeholders seeking to enhance workforce programs. The administration’s efforts, announced this month, are […]


Travel & Public Transit

Biden announces proposed rule to protect air traveling consumers

September 28, 2022

Via: Transportation Today

President Joe Biden on Monday announced a new proposed rule to strengthen consumer protections for air travelers as they purchase tickets. Under the proposed rule, airlines and travel search websites would be required to disclose the first time an airfare […]


Vehicles

EV charging network moves forward in all 50 states

September 28, 2022

Via: Transportation Today

On Tuesday, the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy announced the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have been approved under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The […]


Infrastructure

Transportation Committee Republicans to hold roundtable on inflation, infrastructure

July 14, 2022

Via: Transportation Today

Republicans on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a roundtable July 14 with key industry stakeholders to discuss inflation’s impact on America’s infrastructure, U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) said. Graves, the ranking member of the T&I committee, said […]