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Oklahoma receives $113.8M in federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans
The Build America Bureau recently approved three Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans of up to $113.8 million for to the Oklahoma Capital Improvement Authority on behalf of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. “Oklahoma’s innovative approach to expedite delivery of safety improvements for rural roads years ahead of the initial schedule not only saves […] The post Oklahoma receives $113.8M in federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans appeared first on Transportation Today.
Crowley awarded defense freight transportation services contract
On Tuesday, supply chain logistics company Crowley announced it had been awarded a $2.3 billion contract with U.S. Transportation Command. The seven year contract will provide transportation and logistics services to the Defense Freight Transportation Services program. Crowley was awarded the original Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) contract in 2017. One of the larges contracts […] The post Crowley awarded defense freight transportation services contract appeared first on Transportation Today.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits North Carolina as first stop on summer construction tour of United States
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently visited North Carolina for his first state trip on his national summer construction tour that highlights federal investments and infrastructure projects. The secretary was joined by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for multiple stops, Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines, Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams, and other officials. Projects on […] The post Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits North Carolina as first stop on summer construction tour of United States appeared first on Transportation Today.
Opportunities to connect to rail expanded for businesses
On Tuesday, Union Pacific Railroad announced it would give businesses additional connections to its network through five new Focus Sites. The Focus Sites, large-scale development sites for customer-built warehouses or industrial facilities, will provide businesses with new opportunities to connect to the 32,000-mile rail network, officials said. The sites are railroad hubs where Union Pacific […] The post Opportunities to connect to rail expanded for businesses appeared first on Transportation Today.
Four Kansas projects receive nearly $45.3M in federal RAISE grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded four Kansas infrastructure projects nearly $45.3 million in Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants. “The RAISE grant is a way for communities, large and small, to address transportation infrastructure by leveraging local investment to capture federal dollars,” Kansas Secretary of Transportation Calvin Reed said. The […] The post Four Kansas projects receive nearly $45.3M in federal RAISE grants appeared first on Transportation Today.
STG reports on commitment to environmental stewardship, safety and DEI
Transportation and logistics solutions provider STG Logistics, Inc. said it continued its commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, employee safety and DEI principals in its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, issued Monday. The report covers the company’s approach to meeting its sustainability goals, as well as initiatives introduced last year to ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and […] The post STG reports on commitment to environmental stewardship, safety and DEI appeared first on Transportation Today.
FAA announces $289M in airport investments
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it had awarded another $289 million in grants to improve the safety and efficiency of air travel. The seventh round of Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) were awarded to 129 airports in 40 states. Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the funding will help […] The post FAA announces $289M in airport investments appeared first on Transportation Today.
California approves more than $2B in transportation funding
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently approved more than $2 billion for transportation projects statewide. “We are committed to providing a world-class transportation system by making smart investments to upgrade our infrastructure and better serve all travelers,” Tony Tavares, California Department of Transportation director, said. “Increasing mobility for Californians demands a multi-modal approach that prioritizes […] The post California approves more than $2B in transportation funding appeared first on Transportation Today.
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.
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