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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Transportation Department Opens Grants for Roadway Safety Improvements
Applications are being accepted for 2024 funding. The Department of Transportation opened applications for $1.25 billion in competitive grants to fund local roadway safety projects. Last year, more…
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DOT Approves Loan for North Carolina Turnpike Completion
The ongoing project will extend the highway near Raleigh by 10.8 miles. The Department of Transportation approved a $417 million loan to extend the I-40 to an interchange…
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Transportation Agency Issues Guidelines for Catchy Highway Signs
Highway safety officials are concerned about driver distractions. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued new guidelines on the use of clever highway signs. While not banning the use…
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Traffic Control Device Manual Updated to Improve Road Safety
The national standards for traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings have not changed since 2009. The Federal Highway Administration has released the 11th edition of the Manual on…
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Transportation Department Issues Loan for Louisiana Interstate Connector
Build America Bureau expedites new connector between LA1 and LA 415. The Department of Transportation issued a $88.3 million loan to the state of Louisiana this month, granting…
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Northeast Storm System Brings Floods, High Winds, and Power Outages
Powerful storms disrupt holiday travel. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the nation have experienced heavy rain, gusty winds, and flash and coastal flooding over the weekend. The…
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