The transportation secretary announced that $160 million in funding will be withheld from the state over lack of CDL compliance. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has ordered…
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ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Illegal Truck Driver in CA Fatal Collision
The Indian native was driving a semi while under the influence. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged an arrest detainer for an illegal immigrant in California who caused…
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Transportation Secretary Launches Safety Initiative to Remove Political Art from Crosswalks
He gives state governors 60 days to identify outlined safety improvements. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has launched a safety initiative to remove “political messages” and “artwork” from roads…
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Transportation Department Launches New Round of Safe Streets Grant Program
Nearly $1 billion in federal funding is available to improve road safety nationwide. The Department of Transportation (USDOT) has opened a new funding round under the Safe Streets…
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Severe Storms Spawn Tornados, Flooding in South and Midwest
The storm system began last week and continued through the weekend. The National Weather Service reported that a large storm system will continue to impact the Mississippi River…
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FHWA Awards $125 Million to Wildlife Crossing Projects
16 states will receive funding for the federal program to reduce collisions between motorists and wildlife. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has allocated $125 million to 16 wildlife…
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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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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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DOT Announces $1 Billion for Local Roadway Safety Improvements
The funding with support 354 local projects addressing hazardous intersections The Department of Transportation (DOT) is distributing $1 billion to 354 local road safety projects through the Safe…
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Transportation Department Awards $60 Million to Road Safety Technology Projects
The investment accelerates three ongoing projects to improve digital efficiency. The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $60 million to three projects dedicated to improving roadway safety technologies. In…
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