Nine recipients in eight states were awarded $50,000 for document streamlining. The Department of Transportation announced the nine winners of their challenge to modernize processes for the National…
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Transportation Department Issues Final Pedestrian Right-Of-Way Standards
Adopts Disabilities Act guidelines laid out by the U.S. Access Board. The Department of Transportation (DOT) published its final rule this month to fully adopt the Architectural and…
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Administration Releases Action Plans for Transportation, Infrastructure Improvement
Federal agencies seek to affordably reduce air pollution across U.S. shipping network. The Department of Energy (DOE) published five action plans to innovate and expand America’s transportation infrastructure…
Read MoreRailroad Administration Unveils Domestic Manufacturing Standards for Freight Cars
New freight cars from other countries must have sensitive technologies removed. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued its final rule for freight car manufacturing security this month, requiring…
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Transportation Department Proposes a Rule for Airline Accountability on Delays and Cancellations
New measures seek to protect passengers with compensation, free rebooking, and expense coverage for airline-caused disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated a rulemaking process to…
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FAA Awards $20 Million for Traffic Control Tower Upgrades
Twenty airports in 15 states will receive funding for construction or renovation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that 20 airports will receive $20 million to construct or upgrade…
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Transportation Secretary Meets With Indiana Union Workers
He returns to his mayoral hometown to review local investments. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with union workers and apprentices in South Bend, Indiana on Thursday, touching base…
Read MoreTransportation Projects Receive Funding for Domestic Materials
39 state transportation agencies awarded a collective $1.2 billion. The Department of Transportation (DOT) distributed $1.2 billion to state-level transportation agencies last month, allocating the funding for construction…
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NHTSA Finalizes Updates to New Car Assessment Program
The agency is seeking to reduce pedestrian fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a number of updates to its New Car Assessment Program, including…
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Transportation Department Clarifies New Rule on Airline Refunds
Passengers will be entitled to refunds in certain situations for canceled or significantly changed flights. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a rule in April 2024 to…
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