Inaccessible lavatories are an issue for disabled passengers. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule requiring airlines to install fully accessible bathrooms in all new single-aisle…
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DOT Releases Urban EV Technical Resource Document
Facilitates the installation of federally-funded charging stations. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published a free technical resource guide for urban communities looking to install electric vehicle (EV)…
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DOT Awards $2.2 Billion to Infrastructure Projects
Half of the grants go to urban areas and half to rural. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced the recipients of more than $2.2 billion in grant funding,…
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Transportation Department Announces Funding for Buses
Both electric and “traditional” buses are included. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration announced that $1.7 billion will be dispersed under the infrastructure law for over 1,700…
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New Rule Proposed for Railroad Hazardous Material Transport
The transportation department would require railroads to update the status of hazardous materials in real-time. The Department of Transportation proposed a new rule to require additional oversight over…
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I-95 Section Reopens After Bridge Collapse in PA
Construction “around the clock” moves ahead of schedule. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced that a temporary six-lane roadway will reopen this weekend where the section of Interstate 95…
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FAA Requires Secondary Barrier for New Airplane Flight Decks
The measure will prevent people from intruding while doors are open. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published its final rule requiring new passenger airplanes to install secondary barriers…
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Pilot Program for Rural and Tribal Infrastructure Launches
Transportation Department makes funding available for five years of technical assistance and advising. The Department of Transportation has launched a new pilot program that offers funding for project…
Read MoreAdministration Quickly Releases Funds to Repair I-95 Bridge in PA
The transportation department provides emergency funding for Philadelphia’s bridge collapse. The Department of Transportation released $3 million of emergency relief to assist in the rebuilding of the collapsed…
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Transportation Department Approves Loan for Rural Roads in OK
Funding lessens the timeframe to add road shoulders. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved a low-interest loan to the State of Oklahoma, allowing them to upgrade 29…
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