The investigation will examine security measures, safety spending, and risk-reduction efforts at MARTA following incidents of violence. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) opened a safety investigation into the…
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Transportation Department Launches Commercial Vehicle Registration Platform
The updated system upgrades identity verification, data management, and safety monitoring for commercial carriers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)…
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Commerce Department Initiates NOAA Review of California Coastal Program
Federal evaluation will examine California’s coastal management practices under long‑standing coastal law. The Department of Commerce announced that Secretary Howard Lutnick directed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
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Labor Department Clarifies English Proficiency Rules for Commercial Drivers
New guidance affects labor certification applications for foreign commercial motor vehicle operators. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance requiring foreign workers in commercial motor vehicle…
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NTSB Holds Hearing on UPS Louisville Plane Crash
The cargo plane killed a total of 15 people after its engine fell off the wing during takeoff. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a two-day hearing…
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Transportation Department Opens $3B Bridge Grant Program
Federal funding initiative supports bridge repairs, rehabilitation, and planning projects nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that $3 billion would be made available through the Federal Highway…
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FAA Proposes New Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure Sites
The rule would allow designated facilities to request no-fly zones for drones based on safety and security concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule that…
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Transportation Secretary Reports Progress on Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild
The bridge received an updated budget and timeline after Secretary Duffy’s intervention. Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a status update on the funding for a bridge rebuild in…
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FTA Invests in U.S. Ferry Infrastructure
Applications are open to companies interested in helping to expand water-based infrastructure. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will invest $657…
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Federal Program Invests in Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Modernization
The funding supports repairs and safety upgrades for aging local distribution systems. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced $98 million in funding for projects directed…
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