A recent announcement from the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that it has launched its first national advertising campaign for parents of tweens (ages 8-14) and seat belt safety. The campaign encourages parents of tweens to ensure that the youths properly and consistently wear their seat belts when the vehicle is moving. Focus groups with NHTSA discovered that many tired parents do not enforce seat belt use when they drive their chi Read More »

Senator James Inhofe (R-OK), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, will discuss the reauthorization of MAP-21 during the legislative briefing at the 2015 ACEC Convention and Legislative Summit, which is from April 19 to 22 in Washington D.C. Read More »

Texas state Rep. Brooks Landgraf last week proposed the formation of a new grant program that encourages Texas state agencies, municipalities and counties to contribute more of their vehicle fleet to Texas fuel vehicles. Read More »

Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) last week asked federal regulators to quickly finalize new rules to make crude oil-by-rail transportation safer in order to protect communities and families throughout North Dakota and the country. 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Proposal by Move NY to fund infrastructure improvements met with disdain by many. Read More »

DOT money to be used to reduce traffic safety problems. 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 »

First vice president of 21st Century Service Delivery named. 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 »

Mobile app provides parents and schools with real-time bus locator. Read More »

Bill would give local officials more control over transportation planning. 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 »

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 »

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 »