A test vehicle equipped with new drunk-driving prevention technology was unveiled yesterday to members of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Congress and auto industry representatives. Read More »

North Carolina is looking to a new data-driven approach for the state’s upcoming 10-year transportation improvement plan, in hopes of making the most efficient use of the available budget and resources as the state moves forward with the plan. Read More »

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently awarded a $244 million contract to Asheboro Bypass Constructors to design and build the U.S. 64 bypass, including a connection to the North Carolina Zoo. Read More »

Following an urging from Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and the death of a New York resident at an often-malfunctioning rail crossing, the Federal Railroad Association will be investigating crossing gates in the Rochester area, Schumer said Thursday. Read More »

Seven renowned port industry leaders announced Wednesday they have launched a web-based program on port development and management aimed at seaport workers considering a career in the field. The program offers reading, video lectures and assignments. Read More »

National Airlines announced Friday that it has received The Diamond Award of Excellence from the Federal Aviation Administration's Safety Team. The highly coveted award recognizes excellence in maintenance training and quality assurance. Read More »

Airports says changes to procedures would negatively impact their operations. Read More »

Public Interest Research Group applauds court for nixing Wisc. request for money for highway expansion. Read More »

U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on Wednesday about the impact that shipping energy products, such as crude oil, by rail could have on the transport of other commodities, such as farm products. Read More »

With the Aug. 22 opening of the Central Mesa light-rail train extension in Mesa, Arizona -- seven months ahead of schedule -- passengers on Valley Metro Rail will be able to get to new destinations along Main Street and well into downtown Mesa. Read More »

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) officials are dedicated to maintaining and improving Interstate 70, the nation's oldest Interstate highway, they said on Wednesday during the MHTC's monthly meeting at Union Station in Kansas City. Read More »

As lawmakers continue to grapple with how to pay for roads and bridges, U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble on Thursday called on stakeholders to push members of Congress to pay for the country’s infrastructure now, and not through deficit spending. Read More »

A new rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require all heavy vehicles –  those with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or more – to have electronic steering control (ESC) technology. Read More »

Sens. Roy Blunt and Gary Peters introduce proposed bill Read More »

Trucking Moves America Forward, the educational initiative that aims to enlighten the public about the importance of the industry, will receive $50,000 from the Tennessee Trucking Foundation to continue building stronger industry relations with the public. Read More »

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Maryland Department of Transportation have agreed to simplify their residents’ experiences in car buying. The agreement will make it easier for car owners to complete title registrations. Read More »

WashPIRG is calling on Washington state lawmakers to reject a $15 billion, 16-year transportation plan that the grass-roots public interest research group finds wasteful and unjustified. Both proposed packages, SB 5987 and SB 5988, increase taxes and borrowing to pay overwhelmingly for highway expansions, said WashPIRG Executive Director Bruce Speight. Read More »

The Michigan Department of Transportation may soon be off the hook for 23 rehabilitated commuter rail cars they leased from the Great Lakes Central Railroad, which owns the cars. The cars were brought back into service for commuter rail project demonstrations. Read More »

In comments posted on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) website on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx said there is an overwhelming demand for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants. Read More »

Southeastern Freight Lines said Monday that it has named 30-year transportation industry veteran Kim Shore to be regional vice president of operations for Region II, responsible for facilities in North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and eastern Tennessee. Read More »