Pittsburghers for Public Transit Has an Ambitious Vision for Expanded Service
The city of Pittsburgh is “reimagining local transportation” starting with county bus lines. According to the Pittsburgh City Paper, “Allegheny
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Public Transport Enthusiast Traveled From Canada to Mexico by Only Taking City Buses
A Canadian engineer and pubic transport enthusiast travels only by public city transport over nine days, ending his trip in
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U.S. Transportation Department Announces Ambitious, High-Tech Roadway Safety Plan
DOT plans to deploy new vehicle-to-everything/”V2X” technology by 2036. According to The Detroit News, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced
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Jeff Landry Names His Picks for Powerful State Port Board, Aimed at Collaboration
Louisiana governor announces his selections to “collectively address critical issues facing our ports.” According to Nola, the new Louisiana Ports
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St. Paul’s 1-Cent Sales Tax Funding $750 Million in Road Construction
1-Cent Sales Tax brings big relief to St. Paul, Minnesota roads. According to CBS News, voters approved a 1-cent increase to
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Mayor Karen Bass Introduces Ambitious Public Transit Plan for LA Olympics
LA’s mayor plans a “car-free” Olympics for its next hosting. According to Fox News, Bass wants to restrict vehicle access
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Tolls for Fort Myers Beach? Why the Town’s Proposal Fell Through
Matanzas Pass Bridge will not be converted into a tolled bridge, despite town interest. According to Fox 4 News Southwest
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DOT Report to Congress: Decarbonizing U.S. Transportation
Read the U.S. Department of Transportation’s full report to Congress on decarbonizing U.S. transportation, linked below. According to the U.S.
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Revitalizing Highways: A Collaborative Endeavor Along Highway 52
The reconstruction of 13 miles of southbound lanes along a historic highway connecting Rochester and the Twin Cities in Minnesota
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Measuring Pollution Levels in the Port of Baltimore After the Bridge Collapse
When the container vessel Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse in Baltimore Harbor on March
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New Key Bridge Estimated To Be Completed by Fall 2028, Cost up to $1.9B, Officials Say
Maryland transportation officials reported that the replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to be completed in just
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Biden Announces $76M to Modernize Airports, From Runway Improvements to Better Facilities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it is awarding $76.1 million from the previously allocated
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Northeastern U.S. Rail Infrastructure To Be Transformed
Though receiving a B in ASCE’s 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, numerous repairs and upgrades are required to raise the
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Biden Announces $148.3M from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Fund Airport Projects in 28 States, Guam
$148.3 million for 73 airport-related infrastructure projects in 28 states and Guam was announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s
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Key Takeaways About the Condition of U.S. Bridges and Their Role in the Economy
The collapse of a Baltimore bridge as a result of a collision between one of the bridge’s pillars and a
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Biden Announces $60M for Emergency Work in Wake of the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the immediate availability of $60 million in “quick release” Emergency
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New Federal Strategy To Develop Zero-Emission Infrastructure Along Freight Corridors
The federal government released the first-ever National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy (the “Strategy”) on March 12, 2024. The Strategy prioritizes
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APWA, Federal Highway Administration Sign 5-Year MOA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Public Works Association (APWA) signed a 5-year
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $4.9B in Infrastructure Project Funding
More than $4.9 billion in funding for 37 infrastructure projects by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding comes from
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USDOT Announces Progress Delivering Results for America
A report was released by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) updating the public on the Biden-Harris Administration efforts to
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Biden Opens Applications for Over $9B in Funding to Modernize Nation’s Bridges
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced
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Leveled Up Transportation in 2023
The Hoosier state set the stage for transportation planning with the purpose of world-class, integral infrastructure By Mike Smith The
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Biden Celebrates Opening of Nation’s First NEVI-Funded EV Charging Stations
The first-ever electric vehicle (EV) charging stations funded via the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program have opened in
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Biden Announces $1.5B Available through the 2024 RAISE Grant Program
A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for $1.5 billion in
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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Tool
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a finalized performance measure that will provide State Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning
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