In recent months, a number of water facilities experienced computer breaches. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) briefed congressional staffers on the breach of the computers of…
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DOI Invests $27 Million to Update Tribal Water Dams
The funding is for the repair and replacement of clean water systems on Native reservations. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the allocation of $27 million…
Read MoreTraffic Control Device Manual Updated to Improve Road Safety
The national standards for traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings have not changed since 2009. The Federal Highway Administration has released the 11th edition of the Manual on…
Read MoreFHWA Announces Funding for Bridge Modernization
The Bridge Investment Program supports planning, repair, and replacement projects. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has opened applications for improvement projects under the Bridge Investment…
Read MorePresident Announces $8.2 Billion for Passenger Rail Systems
A high-speed rail line between Nevada and California is included. President Joe Biden said his administration has authorized $8.2 billion in funding for ten passenger rail projects. He made…
Read MoreTransportation Department Launches Freight Office
The transportation secretary says the new office will strengthen supply chains. President Biden and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced the creation of the Office of Multimodal…
Read MoreEPA Allocates $2 Billion to Address Pollution in Low-Income Communities
Represents the largest federal investment in environmental justice efforts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened applications for a first-of-its-kind grant program, allocating $2 billion to address pollution…
Read MoreNew Highway Emission Rules Released by Administration
Some senators voice opposition to the climate agenda rules. On Thanksgiving eve, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a set of new highway regulations dealing with emissions. Under the…
Read MoreU.S. Aviation Authorities Implement Reforms for Holiday Travel
The industry still faces staffing shortages. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched efforts to modernize and enhance the country’s aviation…
Read MoreTreasury Coordinates with UK on Sanctions Against Iran, Hamas
The moves are based on the belief that Iran is financially supporting Hamas. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced a third round of sanctions against Hamas-affiliated officials…
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