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Smaller regional airports in Indiana, Missouri and Texas are among 29 receiving federal funding for control-tower modernization from the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation proposed a $98.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 that prioritizes investments in infrastructure, safety, and innovation.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched Operation Protect Your Move, a nationwide crackdown on moving scams ahead of the busy summer moving season.
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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Amit Bose said that the Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study is one part of a broader effort to make passenger rail a more reliable travel option as well as an alternative to congested roads.
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The Biden-Harris administration has announced $196 million in grants for 37 projects across 19 states to improve public safety, protect public health, and reduce methane emissions from natural gas distribution pipes.
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Texas is expected to receive about $27 billion for roads and bridges, $3.4 billion for public transportation and $1.2 billion for airports from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to a Department of Transportation press release in addition to more than $400 million for electric vehicle chargers, according to the Texas Tribune.
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited three U.S. airports as part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America tour and reviewed plans for infrastructure improvements.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently reiterated his department's excitement about a multi-billion dollar electric vehicle battery facility being built in a small East Kansas town.
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The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System's 65th navigation season officially opened March 22.
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A March 30 train derailment in Minnesota resulted in a fire and evacuation of the area.
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A nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration recently withdrew his name from consideration after facing an onslaught of criticism.
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The first round of grants awarded through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) program will invest more than $94 million in 59 projects around the country.
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U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is partnering with NASCAR and certain states and organizations to promote the use of the national one-call number “811” for safe digging during April as National Safe Digging Month.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touted safety improvements being made at several of the nation's airports during a tour of four airports receiving federal funding for upgrades.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration announced the availability of $8.9 million to support American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages.
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The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham is receiving $1,492,204 to address transportation needs.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration recently announced more than $25 million in grant funds to train first responders, strengthen safety programs, improve safety, reduce environmental impacts and educate the public health.
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The White House is criticizing the House Freedom Caucus' (HFC) proposed budget, stating it would be a "five-alarm fire for families."
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The city of Buffalo is taking steps to invest in communities that have been historically underserved, with special attention being paid to areas impacted by the Kensington Expressway.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the first round of grants, worth more than $94 million, for 59 projects through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program.