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The Texas Department of Transportation has been selected for a national pilot program testing electric vertical takeoff aircraft across major cities and rural areas. This initiative aims to advance aviation innovation while supporting regulatory development at a larger scale.
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Texas DOT uses recycled tires for longer-lasting San Angelo roads

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) San Angelo District has been recognized for its efforts in using recycled tires to improve local roadways.
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TxDOT mechanics repair vital brine trucks ahead of Texas winter storm

Two days before a major winter storm was set to impact Texas, two brine tanker trucks used by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) were taken out of service due to mechanical problems.
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TxDOT launches major road expansions across Texas cities in early 2026

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has started 2026 with a range of major transportation projects across the state, focusing on highway expansion, safety improvements, and local mobility initiatives.
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Texas Transportation Commission reviews winter storm response and outlines future plans

The Texas Transportation Commission held its January 2026 meeting in Austin, where members discussed recent winter weather response efforts and future transportation planning.
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Bridge named after Marine honors sacrifice and community support

The family of Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez, a U.S. Marine who died in an on-duty accident in Okinawa, Japan, has honored his memory with the renaming of the SH 242 bridge over I-69 in Splendora, Texas.
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Texas highways feature unique designations like FM, RM, loops, and business routes

Highway designations in Texas can be complex, with various types of roads such as Farm-to-Market (FM), Ranch-to-Market (RM), and even Business State Highways (BS).
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Texas DOT advances major mobility projects statewide; receives federal transit grant

In November, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) made significant progress on transportation projects across the state.
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Texas DOT emphasizes preparation amid growing emergency response needs

Texas faces a range of emergencies due to its size and diverse geography, which includes the Gulf Coast, mountains, deserts, and forests.
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Road crews emphasize preparedness as DOT funds aim to boost infrastructure resilience

Maintaining safe and functional roads is an ongoing challenge that requires more than just materials and machinery.
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Pharr District engineer leads road development efforts amid state and federal infrastructure investments

In the Rio Grande Valley, transportation projects are seen as more than infrastructure—they are about connecting communities and improving lives.
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Texas reports reduced traffic delays as population grows

State transportation officials report that investments in congestion relief are helping Texas commuters spend less time in traffic and saving millions of dollars annually.
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TxDOT celebrates 20 years of statewide planning map with new features

For the past 20 years, the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Statewide Planning Map has served as a key tool for planners, engineers, and partners across Texas.
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Pennsylvania invests $220M in SEPTA after federal safety warnings

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a $220 million investment from Pennsylvania to address safety concerns with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
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USDOT selects semi-finalists for ARPA-I innovation challenge with $1 million prize

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the selection of 15 semi-finalist teams in the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I) Ideas and Innovation Challenge.
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Duffy announces initiative to revitalize Washington Dulles International Airport

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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Trump administration removes noncompliant CDL training centers from federal registry

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the removal of nearly 3,000 commercial driver’s license (CDL) training providers from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry (TPR).
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Minnesota risks losing funds over illegal CDL issuance

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has revealed that a significant portion of Minnesota's non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) were issued illegally, according to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) review.
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Pennsylvania faces loss of $75M in federal funds over illegal license issuance

The U.S. Department of Transportation, led by Secretary Sean P. Duffy, has announced that Pennsylvania risks losing nearly $75 million in federal funding due to violations of federal safety regulations.
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Trump administration unveils advanced female crash test dummy design

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has revealed the design for a new advanced female crash test dummy, named THOR-05F.
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