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Infrastructure, Public Works

Legislation would invest in repair, rehabilitation of urban canals

October 30, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

Legislation 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 […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

FHWA approves New York’s electric vehicle plan

October 18, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

The 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. […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Pennsylvania DOT accepting unsolicited public-private partnership proposals

October 16, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On 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

First U.S. zero-emission, hydrogen passenger trains arrive in California

October 16, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On 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

National Air Traffic Controllers Association calls on Senate to avoid government shutdown

September 22, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On 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

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration awards $14.8M grant funding through five assistance programs

September 21, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

The 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

Arizona, Maricopa County transportation departments awarded $970,000 federal grant

September 13, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

The 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

U.S. DOT proposes regulation updates to gas distribution pipelines

August 29, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On 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

Maximizing the Potential of Automated Metering

August 22, 2023

Via: PowerMag

The 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 […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Two new Marine Highway routes designated

August 18, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

U.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 […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Pennsylvania announces “Green Light-Go” grants to improve traffic safety

August 15, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On 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 […]


Basic Services, Civil Service

White House announces plan to modernize sustainable purchasing standards

August 15, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

This 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 […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

USDOT accepting applications for mobility program

August 10, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

The 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 […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Pennsylvania invests $4M into three state airports

August 4, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On 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 […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Legislation to improve highway safety, motor carrier standards introduced

July 27, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

U.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 […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Rep. Graves, Sen. Carper ask USDOT status of delayed “Vehicle Miles Traveled” program

July 26, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

U.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

FAA rule would expand definition of Light Sport Aircraft

July 25, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

A 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 […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Port of San Diego announces recent delivery of new electric cranes

July 21, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

Port 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

Oregon commission approves transportation plans, projects

July 18, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On 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 […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

House FY24 transportation appropriations bill draws concerns from Rail Passenger Association, Amtrak

July 14, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

Rail 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 […]