New chairman sworn in to take lead of the NTSB
Christopher A. Hart was sworn in as the 13th chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday during a ceremony lead by Chief Administrative Law Judge Alfonso Montano. Read More »
Christopher A. Hart was sworn in as the 13th chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday during a ceremony lead by Chief Administrative Law Judge Alfonso Montano. Read More »
1 in 3 roads in southeast part of state in desperate need of repairs. Read More »
Innovation in Surface Transportation Act introduced in U.S. Congress. Read More »
Logistics provider honored for use of technology and innovation. Read More »
U.S. Sens. Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network (TRAIN) Act Wednesday, which will reform the environmental permitting process for rail projects to create a more efficient way to approve rail infrastructure. Read More »
Airlines for America (A4A) recently commended the U.S. Senate for its unanimous confirmation of Christopher Hart to serve as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Read More »
Quester Tangent, a North American supplier of train electronics and software solutions for the rail transit industry, on Tuesday announced a global framework agreement with Alstom Transport. Read More »
Bill would give local officials more control over transportation planning. Read More »
Mobile app provides parents and schools with real-time bus locator. Read More »
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx’s draft framework for the future of transportation, titled "Beyond Traffic: Trends and Choices," outlines the dramatic changes the American transportation infrastructure will see over the next thirty years. Read More »
First vice president of 21st Century Service Delivery named. Read More »
U.S. governors and mayors warned lawmakers on Tuesday that allowing federal Highway Trust Fund dollars to run dry would have a crippling effect on their ability to pay for critical infrastructure projects. Current highway funding legislation expires on May 31, and in the face of uncertainty surrounding the law’s reauthorization, a number of states and local governments are postponing or cancelling projects that would rebuild deteriorating roads, bridges and transit systems. Read More »
DOT money to be used to reduce traffic safety problems. Read More »
Proposal by Move NY to fund infrastructure improvements met with disdain by many. Read More »
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently announced that it will seek input from the general public concerning both short- and long-term transportation plans for the state of Indiana. The general public is welcome to attend. Read More »
MTA New York City Transit, the largest rapid transit system in the nation, on Monday said it reorganized its senior leadership to better meet challenges posed by steadily increasing ridership on the subway system. Read More »
According to a recent report, representatives from the Transport Workers Union (TWU) recently met with staff and leaders from American Airlines and US Airways. The 6-day meeting was intense for everyone involved. Read More »
U.S. states and local governments are postponing funding new road and bridge projects in the face of uncertainty over the availability of future federal transportation funds. Read More »
On the Move Systems (OMVS) recently announced that it has started searching for a new partner to assist in developing a novel, on-demand software for trucking. The purpose of the software is to connect logistics inventory, business applications, and end-customers via OMVS. This will simplify the process of requesting personal, local freight carriers when people need assistance. The new software, which will be added to the company’s ISTx platform, will streamline the company. Read More »
The Georgia State Legislature is currently considering a bill, known as HB 170, that would increase state gas taxes in order to fund $1 billion in transportation and infrastructure improvements. Read More »