October 30, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsLegislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act to address the repair and rehabilitate of urban canals. The Urban Canal Modernization Act would authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to provide communities […]
October 18, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe Federal Highway Administration recently approved New York state’s updated plan to utilize National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds for the installation and operation of additional fast-charging stations. Approval allows the state to receive its next allotment of $37.4 million. […]
October 16, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) will be accepting unsolicited transportation project proposals. Officials said the proposals would only apply to PennDOT-owned projects and infrastructure. The P3 offices said it was […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
October 16, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Thursday, Caltrans announced Stadler Rail, Inc. will deliver to it the first zero-emission, hydrogen intercity passenger train in North America. The $80 million contract will see Stadler deliver four trainsets to operate primarily between Merced and Sacramento on the […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
September 22, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Sept. 20, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) called on the U.S. Senate to pass appropriations bills to avoid another government shutdown. In a letter to Senate leaders, the group said the Senate should reach a bipartisan consensus […]
Other Utilities, Public Utilities
September 21, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently awarded $14.8 million in grants funding, authorized by the bipartisan Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020. “To ensure the safety of the world’s largest pipeline system—we […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
September 13, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) a $970,000 Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration grant. The agencies will use the funding to strategically purchase and deploy […]
Other Utilities, Public Utilities
August 29, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced it was proposing updates to the country’s gas distribution pipelines. The new proposed regulations would improve safety and mitigate risk through the improvement of emergency […]
Electric Utility, Public Utilities
August 22, 2023
Via: PowerMagThe writer Lewis Carroll famously said, “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” Well, the road the utility industry is currently on is perhaps the bumpiest and most circuitous one it has ever […]
August 18, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsU.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the U.S. Marine Highway Program would add two new Marine Highway routes during a visit to Alaska Wednesday. In Alaska, M-11, a route covering more than 6,500 miles will be added to […]
August 15, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) had awarded 77 grants totaling nearly $36 million for the state’s “Green Light-Go” program. The program, which provides reimbursements to municipalities for updates that improve efficiency and […]
August 15, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThis month, the Biden administration announced it would create a sustainable purchase plan, to modernize existing sustainable purchasing standards, while prioritizing American-made sustainable products and services. The Sustainable Products and Services procurement rule will not only help the federal government […]
August 10, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently opened the application period for the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The program will provide up to $500 million in grants over five years to projects focused on advanced smart […]
August 4, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it had invested nearly $4 million into three airports in the western part of the state. The investments in the Pittsburgh International, Allegheny County and Washington County Airports are part of […]
July 27, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsU.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced legislation this week that would improve highway safety and implement motor carrier standards. The Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to establish a Safety Fitness Determination test […]
July 26, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsU.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) want the U.S. Department of Transportation to update them on the status of alternative means to fund […]
Public Institutions, Public Works
July 25, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsA proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule would expand the definition of Light Sport Aircraft. The Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification rule would put performance safety standards on larger aircraft and would expand the type of aircraft sport pilots can […]
July 21, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsPort of San Diego personnel are touting the recent delivery of a pair of new all-electric Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Cranes to the Port’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT). “These all-electric mobile harbor cranes are a game changer for […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
July 18, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn July 14, Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) announced the approval of the state’s transportation plan. The OTC approved the Oregon Transportation Plan, a 25-year plan that shapes the state’s transportation system, the plan includes information on how to prioritize limited […]
July 14, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsRail Passenger Association (RPA) and Amtrak officials are raising concerns regarding the House Committee on Appropriation’s draft Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) legislation. The RPA indicated the bill would reduce Amtrak’s budget 64 percent from what […]