February 22, 2024
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe Federal Highway Administration will be offering $250 million in competitive grants over five years through the new Congestion Relief Program to advance multimodal solutions that reduce vehicular traffic in congested metropolitan areas. The program will provide funding to projects […]
February 12, 2024
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) threw its support behind a proposed junk fee ban that would protect towing fees for truckers. In a comment filed on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed rule banning junk fees, the […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
February 6, 2024
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it would make a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Bus Terminal project available. The DEIS relates to the […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
January 30, 2024
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it had awarded the Seattle Department of Transportation a $64.2 million construction grant for the city’s bus rapid transit line. The RapidRide J Line will provide fast, frequent […]
January 12, 2024
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently released the DOT 2021-2023 Progress Report to inform the public on the Biden-Harris administration efforts to improve the transportation infrastructure. Included in the report are the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
January 10, 2024
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Monday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced it had awarded $8.2 billion for 10 passenger rail projects, and identified corridors across the country for future development. The awarded, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, will […]
January 5, 2024
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MdDOT) recently awarded $17.4 million to eight construction projects in the Twin Cities Metro and Greater Minnesota to improve transportation infrastructure. Funding is through the state’s Transportation Economic Development and Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure programs […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
January 2, 2024
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it had launched a new advisory committee that will advise the Secretary of Transportation on transportation innovation. The 27 member Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) will provide Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
December 12, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced Friday it had awarded $8.2 billion in grants for high-speed rail projects. The grants will fund 10 passenger rail projects across the country, officials said. Funded by the Federal State […]
December 6, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Larry Bucshon (R-IN) introduced legislation that would strengthen the supply chain, as well as to help America remain competitive with new technologies. The Congress members introduced the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
December 4, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced more than $220 million in grants to modernize American ferry systems. Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure law, the program focuses on expanding ferry service in rural communities, helping […]
November 30, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state would release $100 million to support repaving and improvements to state roadways impacted by the extreme weather. Hochul said the state would fund repaving projects in 66 locations covering nearly […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
November 21, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Wednesday that it will make approximately $4.7 million in grant funding available for project to improve accessibility in transportation services. Part of the FTA’s Innovative Coordinate Access and Mobility (ICAM) […]
Other Utilities, Public Utilities
November 17, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsBipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would encourage research and deployment of innovative construction materials in transportation and water infrastructure projects. The Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded (IMAGINE) Act would create a task force […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
November 17, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it would open its proposed rules to strengthen state agencies’ ability to oversee rail transit in the United States. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would give State Safety […]
November 16, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsFifteen sites throughout Utah have received funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, doubling the state’s current fast charging capacity by the end of 2024. The NEVI program is designed to build out states’ electric vehicle charging […]
November 14, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Thursday, the Michigan State Transportation Commission (STC) approved the Michigan Department of Transportation’s final Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) outlining the state’s transportation priorities from 2024-2028. The 5YTP contains a list of planned projects for the MDOT Highway Program including […]
Public Institutions, Public Works
November 14, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Friday, U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) joined U.S. Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Mark Takano (D-CA) in introducing legislation ensuring truckers are compensated fairly for their work, including overtime. The legislation, the Guaranteeing Overtime […]
November 7, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Friday, the Delaware Gov. John Carney joined U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-DE) to announce the state had been awarded $50 million in federal grants to expand the Port of […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
October 31, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced a proposed update to a Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program regulation. The change would expand refresher training requirements for mandatory participants and allow for greater flexibility in the curriculum to address changing […]