The funding through the Transportation Department will rehabilitate small- and mid-sized bridges in eight states. The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $300 million total to nine small- and…
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DOT Partners with NASCAR for Safe Digging Month
“Call 811” message will be displayed on vehicles for over 30 races. “The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new partnership with NASCAR on Tuesday to promote National…
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DOT Officials Participate in 65th Opening of St. Lawrence Seaway
Department welcomes first commercial vessel of the season through Great Lakes port. Officials from the Department of Transportation (DOT) celebrated the opening of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence…
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Minnesota Train Derailment Brings Evacuation Orders
Firefighters on the scene are dealing with burning ethanol and other liquids. In Raymond, Minnesota, Thursday morning, another freight train derailed, this time spilling a form of ethanol and…
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Transportation Department is Funding “Smart” Road Safety
59 projects will use sensors and drones to reduce accidents. The Department of Transportation announced this week that 59 projects that install “Smart” technology at accident-prone traffic areas…
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DOT Receiving Applications for EV Charging Infrastructure
The grant program was established under infrastructure legislation. The U.S. Department of Transportation is receiving applications for funding to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure. President Biden’s administration has…
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Fee-Free Family Seating Proposed for Airlines
The transportation secretary wrote to Congress regarding updates to FAA Act. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to members of Congress proposing an amendment to part of the…
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18 Transit Projects Recommended for Funding
Transportation secretary advocates for large rail and bus rapid transit construction. The U.S. Transportation Department announced that 18 large transit projects in 11 states have been recommended for…
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Floating Offshore Wind Shot Summit Held
Multiple federal agencies support transmission study and partner with research facilities. The Department of Energy announced multiple efforts to move forward with floating offshore wind development. Secretary of…
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Building Standards for EV Charging Stations Published
Transportation Department issues electric version of guidelines used for American gas stations. The Department of Transportation published the final version of the standards for American electric vehicle (EV)…
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