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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.
New Jersey warehouse leased to Seagis Property Group
Seagis Property Group, a privately held real estate owner and operator focused on the acquisition and development of industrial properties in global logistics hubs along the Eastern Seaboard, has fully leased a New Jersey warehouse facility in East Rutherford. The property was fully renovated earlier this year and is located in the Meadowlands submarket with […] The post New Jersey warehouse leased to Seagis Property Group appeared first on Transportation Today.
Arizona Transportation Board approves five-year construction program update
The Arizona State Transportation Board approved updates to the 2025-2029 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program this week, finalizing plans to upgrade pavement and bridges, improve highway corridors, and more. At the heart of this was an $8.2 billion program responsible for advancing major transportation priorities in the state. That program will incorporate more than $2.5 […] The post Arizona Transportation Board approves five-year construction program update appeared first on Transportation Today.
New York awards communities $97.7M for alternative transportation projects
The New York State Department of Transportation recently awarded more than 30 communities statewide $97.7 million in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants. The Transportation Alternatives Program provides funding to projects that enhance access to public transportation, provide safe routes to schools, create trailway networks, and improve sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle safety. The projects help […] The post New York awards communities $97.7M for alternative transportation projects appeared first on Transportation Today.
Packaging, display solutions manufacturer Berkley purchases Sisco Corporation
Arkansas-based Berkley, an innovative packaging and display solutions manufacturer, recently purchased Illinois-based Sisco Corporation, a corrugated sheet company. The purchase allows Berkley to continue to grow, strengthen its product offerings and serve its customers’ needs with enhanced in-house manufacturing capabilities. The company will be able to provide top-tier packaging solutions more efficiently. “We are thrilled […] The post Packaging, display solutions manufacturer Berkley purchases Sisco Corporation appeared first on Transportation Today.
American Trucking Associations against reclassifying marijuana
The American Trucking Associations, an organization representing the trucking industry, recently sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, advocating against a U.S. Department of Justice’s proposal to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. The organization asked if the U.S. Department of Transportation would maintain the authority to test commercial […] The post American Trucking Associations against reclassifying marijuana appeared first on Transportation Today.
Federal Highway Administration awards nearly $60M for speedy deployment of vehicle-to-everything technologies
Through the Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment initiative, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will award nearly $60 million to recipients in Arizona, Texas, and Utah looking to advance deployments of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies. Meant to promote road safety, mobility, and efficiency through technology, the program seeks to use recipients as national models for […] The post Federal Highway Administration awards nearly $60M for speedy deployment of vehicle-to-everything technologies appeared first on Transportation Today.
BNSF Railway to open Phoenix facility
BNSF Railway is in the process of developing plans for a proposed approximately 4,321-acre rail-served facility in northwest Maricopa County near Phoenix. The facility will serve as a logistics hub and will be used for the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods and materials throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and the greater southwest. The facility […] The post BNSF Railway to open Phoenix facility appeared first on Transportation Today.
ChargePoint, LG Electronics partner to expand EV charging
ChargePoint, a networked electric vehicles (EVs) charging solutions provider, and LG Electronics (LG), a commercial displays, robots and electric vehicle charging stations provider, recently formed a strategic partnership aimed at future innovations in EV charging. The goal is to offer a competitive package for public sector infrastructure projects. The companies will offer commercial charging solutions […] The post ChargePoint, LG Electronics partner to expand EV charging appeared first on Transportation Today.
National Park Service receives $22M grant to modernize roads in Yellowstone National Park
Recognizing the challenge posed by a particular segment of the Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently awarded a $22 million grant to the National Park Service for its modernization and reconstruction. The Norris to Golden Gate roadway is a 0.7 mile section that sees millions of travelers per […] The post National Park Service receives $22M grant to modernize roads in Yellowstone National Park appeared first on Transportation Today.
FHWA awards $108M in grant funding to support road safety on Federal, Tribal lands
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded more than $108 million in Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects and Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund grant awards to 85 projects. “Improving safety for those traveling on tribal lands is of paramount importance to the U.S. Department of Transportation,” Arlando Teller, Tribal Government Affairs assistant secretary, said. […] The post FHWA awards $108M in grant funding to support road safety on Federal, Tribal lands appeared first on Transportation Today.
U.S. supply chain companies investing in technology, report finds
U.S. supply chains are investing in supply chain technologies to accelerate resilience, agility and flexibility to navigate current and future disruption, according to the 2024 State of Logistics Report unveiled at the National Press Club in Washington. D.C., on Tuesday. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) releases the report annually. It examines the […] The post U.S. supply chain companies investing in technology, report finds appeared first on Transportation Today.
PHMSA opens applications for nearly $200M in Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization grants
The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently began soliciting applications for nearly $200 million in grants as part of a first-of-its-kind program established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021. That money, as part of the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization program, will work to reduce safety risks and methane […] The post PHMSA opens applications for nearly $200M in Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization grants appeared first on Transportation Today.
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