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Total Transborder Freight by Border in November 2022, Compared to November 2021:T
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NTSB Releases New Information on 2022 Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board today published an investigative update​ and released new factual information via the public docket for the Jan. 28, 2022 Fern Hollow bridge collapse in Pittsburgh
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NTSB Finds Fatigue Led to Striking of an Oil and Gas Production Platform

A company not adhering to their 12-hour work limit led to an offshore supply vessel striking an oil and gas production platform, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.
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NTSB Publishes Additional Comments on Ethiopia’s Final Report on 737 MAX 8 Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board released add​itional comments on the Ethiopian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s (EAIB) final report of the March 10, 2019, crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Nearly $1.7 Billion to Modernize Fleets and Deploy Clean Transit Buses Across America

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of nearly $1.7 billion to support state and local efforts to modernize aging transit fleets with low- and no-emission buses, renovate and construct bus facilities, and support workforce development.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $380 Million in Grants to Modernize Ferry Services, Reduce Emissions, and Connect Rural Communities

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $384.4 million in federal funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for expanding and improving the nation's ferry service in communities across the country, as well as accelerate the transition to zero emission transportation.
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Construction Begins on New Tower Allowing Asheville Regional Airport to Grow

Shovels hit the ground today for a new air traffic control tower at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). The new tower will allow the airport to meet growing and strong demand for air travel in the region.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Providing $29.4 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to California, Four U.S. Federal Land Management Agencies for Flood Damage Repair

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $29.4 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds for use by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and four U.S. federal land management agencies as a down payment on the repair work needed as a result of multiple storms and flooding events that damaged roads, bridges and highways in late December and January.
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Amendment of the Nashville International Airport Class C Airspace; Nashville, TN; and the John C. Tune Airport Class D Airspace; Nashville, TN discussed on Jan. 27 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a seven page proposed rule on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Exemption Application From Encore Building Products discussed on Jan. 27 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Buttigieg: 'We are improving and expanding ferry service'

U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced $384.4 million in federal funding for ferry service modernization nationwide.
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Transportation Department discusses Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Blue 38 (B-38) and Blue 40 (B-40); Haines, AK on Jan. 27

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Mooney International Corporation Airplanes on Jan. 27

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Amendment of Class E Airspace; Marshalltown, IA discussed on Jan. 27 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Highlights Department’s Work to Combat Human Trafficking

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is marking National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by taking several actions to raise awareness about human trafficking and how to recognize and prevent this terrible crime. Combating human trafficking in the transportation sector is a top priority for the Department.
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Carper, Blunt Rochester, Colleagues Call for Stronger Safeguards to Protect Americans from Chemical Accidents

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.), joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), U.S. Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.), and 45 other congressional colleagues in a letter ...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Nearly $1.7 Billion to Modernize Fleets and Deploy Clean Transit Buses Across America

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of nearly $1.7 billion to support state and local efforts to modernize aging transit fleets with low- and no-emission buses, renovate and construct bus facilities, and support workforce . .
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Transportation Department discusses Notice of Final State Agency Actions on Sunset Road: I-10 to River Road Pima County, Arizona on Jan. 27

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program discussed on Jan. 27 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Airworthiness Directives; AVOX System Inc. (formerly Scott Aviation) Oxygen Cylinder and Valve Assemblies; and Oxygen Valve Assemblies discussed on Jan. 27 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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