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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Federal Railroad Administration Inspects East Palestine Crash
Transportation officials met with first responders and railroad unions for improvement input. Officials from the Department of Transportation visited the town of East Palestine, Ohio, last week, the…
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Congress Urged to Address Train Safety
Transportation Department would like additional regulations in the wake of freight train wrecks. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said that he would pursue new train safety regulations after…
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Winter Storm Shuts Down Parts of U.S.
Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed. An active, massive winter storm is impacting much of the United States this week, with ice, snow, and high winds.…
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Secretary Buttigieg Calls for Freight Rail Reforms
EPA orders Norfolk-Sothern to clean up toxic pollution. In the wake of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has unveiled freight rail reforms. Freight…
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$660 Million in Funding Available for Port Development
Transportation Department publishes notice of funding opportunity for 2023 fiscal year. The Department of Transportation made $662 million available this week for the development of port infrastructure for…
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Southwest COO Testifies Before Senate Commerce Committee
This hearing begins an investigation into mass holiday cancellations. The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing titled “Strengthening Airline Operations and Consumer Protections,” the first part of their…
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DOT Announces Funding for Clean Transit Buses
Department seeks to replace aging transit fleets nationwide with electric vehicles. The Department of Transportation issued a notice of funding opportunity on Friday, announcing nearly $1.7 billion to…
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DOT Awards Funding for Road Safety Redesigns
$800 million will be used to address 510 hotspots for traffic deaths. The Department of Transportation recently announced the awarding of $800 million for road safety improvement projects…
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