Scoping report for New York viaduct project released
The New York State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration recently released the scoping report for the new Interstate 81 Viaduct project.
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Airlines continue upward climb in employment numbers
The Department of Transportation reported last week that passenger airlines had more employees in February 2015 than at any time since August 2012.
Texas DOT turns to Intuicom for streaming data
Company to upgrade traffic communication system for city of Laredo
Tenn. lawmaker promises transportation funding hearings
State Sen. Jim Tracy wants to address current funding dilemmas and plan for the future.
Brandye Hendrickson named commissioner of Ind. DOT
Former deputy commissioner will replace Karl Browning, who resigned on Wednesday.
Transportation’s rising stars travel to Washington D.C.
American Road & Transportation Builders Association fellows learn how legislative, regulatory processes work.
NTSB safety video stresses preflight checks to catch flight control problems
Extra attention needed directly after maintenance performed on aircraft
Security enhancements address airport-insider threats, Homeland Security Secretary Johnson says
On Monday, US Secretary Jeh Johnson announced the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin taking additional steps to address threats in the nation’s airports.
NAFTA freight numbers down slightly in January 2015
TransBorder Frieght Data shows U.S.-North American Free Trade (NAFTA) freight totaled $89.3 billion more in January 2015 than in January 2014, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics…
Georgia governor applauds bill to aid infrastructure
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal said April 1 the newly passed landmark transportation bill will give the state better resources to maintain roads and bridges.
Caltrans taking steps to stop copper thieves
Thefts have risen drastically since price of copper soared seven years ago.
Shuster to lead Pennsylvania Roadshow to highlight infrastructure needs
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) will bring business leaders, lawmakers and transportation secretaries from across the country to the Pennsylvania Roadshow Tuesday and Wednesday, highlighting the importance…
Christie announces $4.9 billion for transportation improvements
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has approved the department of transportation’s (NJDOT) proposed capital program for fiscal 2016 that funds $2.8 billion for NJDOT and other agency improvement investments and…
Caltrans pursues 50% water reduction, backs irrigation limits
The California Transportation Commission (Caltrans) said Thursday it has has allotted emergency funding to continue installing sprinklers and irrigation systems on state property that will adjust to weather conditions and…
Proposed bill would secure road, bridge funding
United States Representative Thomas Massie has introduced DRIVE (Developing Roadway Infrastructure for a Vibrant Economy) Act of 2015. Massie was joined by congressmen Jim Jordan, Justin Amash, Jim Bridenstine, and…
Major road construction returns to I-95 in Baltimore
Ramp work between Fort McHenry Tunnel and Caton Avenue to reroute traffic.
New ARTBA network focuses on improving transportation infrastructure
Transportation Investment Advocates Council unites private and public officials
FHWA changes future of transportation with robotics
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…
N.Y. to receive $11 million in Highway Safety Grants
DOT money to be used to reduce traffic safety problems.
NY business leaders rally against adding tolls to East River bridges
Proposal by Move NY to fund infrastructure improvements met with disdain by many.
Members of Congress ask Uber, Lyft, Sidecar to adopt fingerprint-based background checks
Rep. Rosa Delauro (D-CT) has joined seven other members of congress to asked companies like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar, which are companies that crowdsource drivers to those who need rides,…
Bowser announces investment for intersection of MLK & Malcolm X
As part of the Vision Zero Initiative, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with District Transportation Director Leif Dormsjo and Deputy Director Greer Gill, announced a $5 million investment for…
Rhode Island sees marked decrease in crash fatalities
Motor vehicle fatalities dropped 20 percent in Rhode Island last year
London conference to focus on Wi-Fi on trains
Gavin James, project sponsor of the Digital Railways Group will be the keynote speaker for this year’s Wifi on Trains Conference.
Rolta to design, deliver Utah DOT’s next gen data warehouse
The Utah Department of Transportation has selected Rolta to create and distribute the next generation Enterprise Data Warehouse for the organization.