The Elk Fire has burned more than 75,000 acres and reportedly began with a lightning strike. Two separate wildfires are currently burning in the state of Wyoming. There…
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Transportation Department Announces Funding For Highway Improvements in All 50 States
$62 billion will be distributed through 12 infrastructure grant programs. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that $62 billion has been made available through 12 grant programs to…
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Transportation Department Invests in Commercial Driver Training and Road Safety
FMCSA provides grants to 27 colleges and CDL programs. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced nearly $3.5 million in grants to…
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Transportation Department Releases National Vehicle-To-Everything Plan
The plan outlines the implementation of road system safety through digital technology across the country. The Department of Transportation recently released its finalized plan to implement vehicle-to-everything (V2X)…
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TSA Gears Up for Record-High Labor Day Air Travel
17 million people are expected to go through airport security, an 8.5 percent increase over 2023. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) predicts record-high travel rates for Labor Day…
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Transportation Department Offers $26 Million to Fund Bridge Construction Planning
The grants will support the development of 28 future bridge projects in 18 states. The Department of Transportation made $26.5 million in planning grants available for 28 future…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Investment in Nationwide Road Improvements
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…
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