He signs an executive order that expands his Justice40 Initiative. President Joe Biden signed an executive order establishing the Office of Environmental Justice. The order directs federal agencies to…
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18 Transit Projects Recommended for Funding
Transportation secretary advocates for large rail and bus rapid transit construction. The U.S. Transportation Department announced that 18 large transit projects in 11 states have been recommended for…
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FAA and NTSB Investigating Close Calls by Aircraft
Repeated instances have occurred where airliners nearly collided on airport runways or tarmacs. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have begun investigations…
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Energy Department Awards $7 Million for Truck Decarbonization
Will direct funds toward heavily used truck routes. The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $7.4 million to seven projects that will draft plans to decarbonize key corridors along…
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New HUD Guidance Issued for Low-Income Elderly Support
Provision of transportation, health, and wellness programs outlined by the federal housing department. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published new guidance for supportive service…
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Policies for Pregnant Service Members and Families Updated
Defense Department creates flexible days off for reproductive health care appointments. The Department of Defense (DoD) has released three policies specific to the care of pregnant service members…
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DOJ Requests Reinstatement of Mask Mandate
The transportation mask mandate was originally struck down due to lack of public comment period. The Justice Department has asked the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse…
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Administration Releases Blueprint for Decarbonization
Reports that the transportation sector is responsible for one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions. President Biden’s administration released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization this week, the…
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President Names Acting Chair of FERC
Willie Phillips has track record of public service. This week, President Joe Biden named Willie Phillips as acting chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The first…
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CDC Director Recommends Masks
Some regions see a surge as the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 present together. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky has recommended masks to reduce the…
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