The rule rollbacks are intended to reduce red tape across highway, motor carrier, and vehicle safety agencies without affecting public safety. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced…
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Supreme Court Limits Federal Environmental Research Requirements
The ruling overturns a circuit court opinion, saying that “substantial deference” should be made to the federal agency in a Utah railroad project case. The Supreme Court allowed…
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NTSB Investigating the Crash of Mexican Navy Ship into Brooklyn Bridge
The focus is on the tug boats and the ship’s sudden acceleration. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash of the Mexican Navy tall ship…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Overhaul of Air Traffic Control System
The new FAA plan aims to replace aging infrastructure with modern technology across thousands of sites. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced a comprehensive plan to…
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April Employment Numbers Exceed Estimates
Nonfarm jobs were higher than expected even as the federal government downsized. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an increase of 177,000 nonfarm jobs during April. This…
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DOT Repeals Emissions Rule Affecting Highway Projects
The transportation secretary announced a rollback of a greenhouse measure, citing cost and legal concerns. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has officially repealed a greenhouse gas emissions…
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TSA Will Implement REAL ID Compliance in May
DHS secretary says it is being enforced because it is the law. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced last week that they will be implementing REAL ID requirements…
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Senate Holds Hearing on Ending Time Changes
President Trump advocates for permanent Daylight Savings Time. The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing last week to consider the elimination of twice-a-year time change…
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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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Labor Department Releases March Employment Numbers
The number of jobs added to the economy exceeded expectations. The U.S. Labor Department reported that employment numbers for March exceeded the amount predicted by economics by nearly…
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