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Vermont communities receive $1.8M in transportation grants
The Vermont Downtown Development Board recently awarded 11 downtowns and villages $1.8 million in Downtown Transportation Fund grants to support projects to improve safety, access, and transportation. “Vermont communities are working tirelessly to ensure our roads serve all modes of transportation,” Alex Farrell, Department of Housing and Community Development commissioner and Downtown Board chairman, said. […] The post Vermont communities receive $1.8M in transportation grants appeared first on Transportation Today.
AeroFlexx partners with Polish company
Ohio-based AeroFlexx, a full-service liquid packaging company, recently announced a strategic partnership with Poland-based Chemipack, a company supplying liquid concentrates for a variety of applications. The partnership will allow the companies to address industry demand and critical packaging initiatives. In addition, AeroFlexx’s packaging is gaining traction in the European market, allowing the company to broaden […] The post AeroFlexx partners with Polish company appeared first on Transportation Today.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reaches feasibility cost sharing agreement for study over deepening J. Bennett Johnston Waterway
Thanks to an agreement between the Army Corps of Engineers, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), and the Red River Waterway Commission (RRWC), a new study will investigate deepening the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway to accommodate vessels with 12-foot drafts. The groups joined together on a feasibility cost sharing agreement earlier this month, […] The post U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reaches feasibility cost sharing agreement for study over deepening J. Bennett Johnston Waterway appeared first on Transportation Today.
Amtrak’s efforts to go green include renewable diesel, sustainability measures for capital projects
According to its recently released 2023 sustainability report, Amtrak has taken a number of steps toward achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. “Passenger rail is widely recognized as one of the most sustainable modes of transportation, and we are taking steps to make rail even more attractive,” Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said. “The […] The post Amtrak’s efforts to go green include renewable diesel, sustainability measures for capital projects appeared first on Transportation Today.
MBTA begins testing South Coast Rail to restore service between Boston, South Coast
Test trains began running on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) South Coast Rail project on Monday. The project will restore rail service between Boston and the South Coast and will span six stations. “The MBTA is deeply committed to delivering the South Coast Rail project while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety […] The post MBTA begins testing South Coast Rail to restore service between Boston, South Coast appeared first on Transportation Today.
Port of Seattle votes to require all cruise vessels to be shore power capable by 2027 season
The Port of Seattle Commission recently voted to require all cruise vessels homeported in Seattle be shore power capable and utilize shore power, starting with the 2027 season. On average, cruise vessels at berth plugging into shore power reduces diesel emissions by 80 percent. Cruise ships using shore power during the 2023 season prevented 2,700 […] The post Port of Seattle votes to require all cruise vessels to be shore power capable by 2027 season appeared first on Transportation Today.
Survey: 40 percent of shipping, logistics companies plan to invest in transportation technology
Forty percent of shippers and logistics services providers (LSP) plan to invest in transportation technology in order to prepare for industry and regulatory changes, according to a survey conducted by Ontario-based Descartes Systems Group, a software-as-a-service solutions provider. The number rises to 44 percent in companies where senior leadership view transportation as a competitive weapon. […] The post Survey: 40 percent of shipping, logistics companies plan to invest in transportation technology appeared first on Transportation Today.
Missouri DOT launches first project of Improve I-70 Program
The Missouri Department of Transportation recently broke ground on Project #1: Columbia to Kingdom City, the first project within Missouri’s Improve I-70 Program. The state’s budget provides $2.8 billion to build a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70 from Blue Springs to Wentzville. During the $405 million Columbia to Kingdom […] The post Missouri DOT launches first project of Improve I-70 Program appeared first on Transportation Today.
Bill introduced to correct electric vehicle efficiency calculations
On June 11, a group of Republican senators introduced legislation to correct efficiency calculations on electric vehicles. U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, was joined by U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Mike Lee (R-UT), John Hoeven (R-ND), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) […] The post Bill introduced to correct electric vehicle efficiency calculations appeared first on Transportation Today.
Nebraska DOT breaks ground on highway expansion project
On Thursday, the Nebraska Department of Transportation broke ground on the long-awaited US-30 Grand Island West expansion project. The groundbreaking was the start of construction of a 4-lane expressway system that is expected to improve safety, connectivity and economic development, officials said. NDOT Director Vicki Kramer joined Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele Werner Construction Project […] The post Nebraska DOT breaks ground on highway expansion project appeared first on Transportation Today.
Legislation on ports improvement advances in House
Legislation from U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to streamline repair and maintenance projects at land ports of entry (LPOE) advanced out of committee in the U.S. House this week. The legislation, the Reducing Excessive Vetting Authorities to Maintain our Ports (REVAMP) Act, passed out of the House Committee on Homeland Security on Wednesday. Gonzalez reintroduced […] The post Legislation on ports improvement advances in House appeared first on Transportation Today.
Massachusetts awards projects more than $13M in matching funds
Massachusetts recently awarded 14 projects more than $13 million in Fair Share funding for local transportation infrastructure and other needs. It is matching funds for projects and initiatives eligible for U.S. Department of Transportation federal discretionary grants. “The revenue from Fair Share funding is reserved for projects that can truly enhance the quality of the […] The post Massachusetts awards projects more than $13M in matching funds appeared first on Transportation Today.
FAA Management Advisory Council announces new members
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it had appointed six new members to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Management Advisory Council (MAC), as well as reappointed four sitting members. The 13-member MAC advises the FAA’s senior management on policy, spending, long-range planning and regulatory matters. The council’s newest members represent a cross-section of transportation […] The post FAA Management Advisory Council announces new members appeared first on Transportation Today.
2025-2029 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program approved
The Iowa Transportation Commission recently approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program at its June meeting. The program is developed and approved annually and documents investments in the state’s multimodal transportation system. The most recent version includes approximately $4.5 billion in highway and bridge projects expected to be constructed over the next five […] The post 2025-2029 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program approved appeared first on Transportation Today.
Legislation introduced to increase Amtrak accountability, transparency
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced legislation aimed at addressing concerns about accountability and transparency at Amtrak. The legislation, the Amtrak Transparency Act, aims to tackle concerns about closed-door decision making at Amtrak, Fischer, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, said. Recent reports of large bonuses for top executive in the face […] The post Legislation introduced to increase Amtrak accountability, transparency appeared first on Transportation Today.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority approves capital investment plan
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) board of directors recently approved the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 MBTA Capital Investment Plan (CIP). A CIP is the five-year financial plan that funds the agency’s capital projects. It is updated annually to ensure that the agency continues to prioritize projects that keep it on a path to better safety, […] The post Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority approves capital investment plan appeared first on Transportation Today.
Connecticut breaks ground on second phase of highway reconfiguration project
The Connecticut Department of Transportation recently held a ground-breaking ceremony for the second phase of a project to reconfigure the highway interchange connecting Interstate 91, Interstate 691, and Route 15 in Meriden. The more than $500 million project, which is expected to be complete by 2030, will replace and rehabilitate several bridges, add additional travel […] The post Connecticut breaks ground on second phase of highway reconfiguration project appeared first on Transportation Today.
DHL eCommerce to invest in Dallas/Fort Worth distribution center
DHL eCommerce announced recently that it had invested $57.5 million in a new location near the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The company, a division of DHL Group, said it had relocated from its previous location in Grand Prairie, Texas to the new 220,000 square-foot distribution center. DHL eCommerce said it invested money into the […] The post DHL eCommerce to invest in Dallas/Fort Worth distribution center appeared first on Transportation Today.
New York’s Chautauqua County starts $45M pavement rehabilitation and safety project
On Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state was starting a $45 million pavement revitalization project on the New York State Thruway (I-90) in Chautauqua County. The project, part of more than $126.1 million in capital improvement projects that are underway within the Thruway Authority’s Buffalo Maintenance Division, will cover nearly 35 miles […] The post New York’s Chautauqua County starts $45M pavement rehabilitation and safety project appeared first on Transportation Today.
Reps. Davids, Johnson launches Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus
U.S. Reps. Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) recently created the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus. The caucus will work to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact and maximize its financial sustainability. It will assess the policies, processes, and resources needed to further environmental gains, enhance fuel supply resiliency, and strengthen national security. It will […] The post Reps. Davids, Johnson launches Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus appeared first on Transportation Today.
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