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FAA announces more than $123M in airport improvement grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced last week more than $123 million has been awarded to 235 airports in 35 states and the District of Columbia for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects. This is the second round of grant funding awarded under the Airport Improvement Program, which receives approximately $3.3 […] The post FAA announces more than $123M in airport improvement grants appeared first on Transportation Today.
Massachusetts awarded more than $25M in RAISE grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded Massachusetts more than $25 million in Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants for three critical transportation projects. A total of $22 million was awarded to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Lower Broadway Everett Transit Priority Corridor Project, $2 million was awarded to the South […] The post Massachusetts awarded more than $25M in RAISE grants appeared first on Transportation Today.
New York project will renew 60 miles of pavement
The New York Department of Transportation recently began a two-year, $18.3 million project to renew 60 lane miles of pavement in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The project will enhance public safety by improving driving conditions. Work includes replacing the existing road surfaces with two inches of new asphalt, and applying lane markings and crosswalks with […] The post New York project will renew 60 miles of pavement appeared first on Transportation Today.
Dermody Properties breaks ground on Wisconsin LogistiCenter
On Thursday, private equity investment management company Dermody Properties announced it had signed a lease with WestRock for a build-to-suit property at LogistiCenter in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. The new facility will be a Great Lakes regional corrugated operation hub of more than 580,000 square feet within that state’s newest rail-served logistics park. “We are pleased […] The post Dermody Properties breaks ground on Wisconsin LogistiCenter appeared first on Transportation Today.
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach invest $25M into charging infrastructure for trucks
Through a partnership with regional air quality agencies, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will invest $25 million into heavy duty truck charging that could see as many as 207 chargers deployed across eight sites. “We’re investing with our Clean Truck Fund to get both zero-emission (ZE) trucks and infrastructure on the street […] The post Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach invest $25M into charging infrastructure for trucks appeared first on Transportation Today.
Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT taking action following recent service interruptions
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have formed a joint plan to address several major service disruptions in recent months in the Northeast Corridor in New Jersey and New York Penn Station. There have also been smaller incidents that reduced reliability. The plan will focus on the examination, inspection, maintenance, and improvement of Amtrak infrastructure, including the […] The post Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT taking action following recent service interruptions appeared first on Transportation Today.
Washington, D.C. to get $25M grant for trail project
On Thursday, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city’s Department of Transportation had received a $25 million federal grant for a multimodal path along the New York Avenue NE corridor. The New York Avenue Bridge and Lincoln Connector Trail Project will see the construction of nearly two miles of multimodal pathways as well as […] The post Washington, D.C. to get $25M grant for trail project appeared first on Transportation Today.
Kansas awards $8.6M to 14 transportation construction projects
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently awarded 14 transportation construction projects statewide $8.6 million in Cost Share Program grants. “These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities across Kansas,” Gov. Laura Kelly said. “Collaboration on these selected projects address short-term challenges to bring long-term solutions to the places Kansans […] The post Kansas awards $8.6M to 14 transportation construction projects appeared first on Transportation Today.
Report: Traffic congestion soars worldwide, but New York still leads the pack
According to a new analysis that transportation data and analytics company INRIX, Inc. drew from congestion and commuting trends in nearly 1,000 cities worldwide, the roads continue to get busier even as work patterns shift. In 2023, New York City topped the global ranking, with 101 hours of congestion delays, the INRIX 2023 Global Traffic […] The post Report: Traffic congestion soars worldwide, but New York still leads the pack appeared first on Transportation Today.
FedEx names new chief sustainability officer
FedEx Corp. recently named Karen Blanks Ellis as its next chief sustainability officer, effective Monday. Ellis has served in a variety of roles related to environmental compliance, planning, and engineering at the company since 1997. Mostly recently, she served as Strategic Environmental Management & Sustainability managing director. “In every role I have held at FedEx, […] The post FedEx names new chief sustainability officer appeared first on Transportation Today.
An estimated 8,650 people died during first quarter in auto accidents, according to NHTSA
An estimated 8,650 people died in traffic crashes during the first three months of the year, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) projections. This is an approximate 3.2 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2023. It is also the eighth consecutive quarterly decline in traffic fatalities. “We’re encouraged to see traffic […] The post An estimated 8,650 people died during first quarter in auto accidents, according to NHTSA appeared first on Transportation Today.
Legislation to improve highway, interstate safety introduced
On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) introduced legislation that would improve safety standards for brokers and shippers contracting with motor carriers. The Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act would require the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish a national safety standard for those brokers and shippers contracting motor […] The post Legislation to improve highway, interstate safety introduced appeared first on Transportation Today.
Vinn White named as FMCSA acting administrator
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that Vinn White has been named deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and will also serve as the agency’s acting administrator. “It is an honor to take on this role, and I thank Secretary Buttigieg for his trust and confidence in my ability to […] The post Vinn White named as FMCSA acting administrator appeared first on Transportation Today.
Bill to combat cargo theft, secure supply chain introduced in Congress
On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) introduced legislation that would protect cargo against theft and secure the supply chain. Valadao, along with Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL), introduced the Safeguarding our Supply Chains Act that would improve the coordination between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to stop theft within the supply […] The post Bill to combat cargo theft, secure supply chain introduced in Congress appeared first on Transportation Today.
DOT selects 148 recipients for $1.8B in infrastructure grants
As part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will distribute $1.8 billion in awards for 148 projects across the country. The demand for RAISE funding outpaced available funds, however, with the Department receiving almost $13 billion in overall requests. RAISE is a […] The post DOT selects 148 recipients for $1.8B in infrastructure grants appeared first on Transportation Today.
Massachusetts redevelopment authority seeks development team
The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority (ARA), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), is seeking a development team for a mixed-use transit-oriented development project. The 6.5-acre Transit-Oriented Development site in Downtown Attleboro is adjacent to the Attleboro MBTA Commuter Rail station. The development team would be tasked with developing approximately 600 units of market […] The post Massachusetts redevelopment authority seeks development team appeared first on Transportation Today.
Norfolk Southern Blasted by Government: East Palestine Reeling from Crisis Management Failures
Independent safety regulators on Tuesday criticized decisions made by Norfolk Southern Railway, which is led by CEO Alan Shaw, following the February 2023 derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, a community that continues to suffer the environmental impacts of the company’s unnecessary burn off of those hazardous materials. “The damage […] The post Norfolk Southern Blasted by Government: East Palestine Reeling from Crisis Management Failures appeared first on Transportation Today.
Uber Freight partners with Aurora Innovation for driverless truck access
On Tuesday, Uber Freight announced it would partner with Aurora Innovation to launch Premier Autonomy, a program that will provide Uber Freight carriers of all sizes with access to driverless miles. The program is part of a longstanding partnership between Uber Freight and Aurora, which aims to integrate and deploy autonomous trucks into the Uber […] The post Uber Freight partners with Aurora Innovation for driverless truck access appeared first on Transportation Today.
Freight railroads will need to disclose hazmat shipment details to first responders under new federal rule
Under a newly finalized rule, the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will now require railroads to proactively provide first responders with real-time details of hazmat shipments involved in incidents. “We heard first-hand from firefighters that were responding to the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine that they and other […] The post Freight railroads will need to disclose hazmat shipment details to first responders under new federal rule appeared first on Transportation Today.
Pennsylvania riverfront project receives $25M federal grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded Pennsylvania’s Borough of Sharpsburg a nearly $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant. The grant supports the Reconnecting the Allegheny Riverfront to Economic Opportunity Project. The project will construct a multimodal transportation network that includes multi-use trails along the Allegheny River, roads connecting the community […] The post Pennsylvania riverfront project receives $25M federal grant appeared first on Transportation Today.
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