The department awards funding to 148 local construction projects across the country. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that a collective $1.8 billion will fund the completion of…
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Automaker Group Requests Changes to Federal Emergency Brake Requirements
They state that the automatic emergency brake requirement is “practically impossible with available technology.“ A business group representing America’s largest automakers has written to petition the transportation committee…
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FBI Opens Criminal Investigation into Baltimore Bridge Collision
The crew is being examined regarding any onboard system problems on the cargo ship before the crash. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened a criminal investigation this…
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FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration for Key Bridge
The agency offers hours-of-service waivers to commercial drivers impacted by reroutes. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) extended its emergency declaration for operations around Baltimore’s collapsed Francis…
Read MoreTemporary Passageways Cleared in Patapsco River
Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and state agencies and law enforcement assess debris removal. The U.S. Coast Guard announced that they cleared a temporary channel to the…
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Task Force Discusses Economic Ramifications of Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Secretary Yellen directs Treasury Department to conduct financial assessment. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen stated that a task force is meeting to assess the financial ramifications of…
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President Pledges Government Funding for Key Bridge Rebuild
Maryland governor says the bridge collapse has international economic implications. President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the administration would pay for the repairs necessary to rebuild Baltimore’s…
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DOT Awards Funding for Community Connection Projects
$3.33 Billion will go toward reconnecting minority urban communities The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $3.33 billion in grants to reconnect neighborhoods separated by targeted infrastructure. In the past,…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding for New Technology
The SMART grant distributes funding to 24 demonstration projects. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the recipients of the 2024 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program, selecting…
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Transportation Department Proposes Phase-Out of Domestic Products Waiver
The administration says the policy under the 1983 Buy America program does not align with domestic manufacturing goals. The Department of Transportation (DOT) introduced a rule that would…
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