The shortage could disrupt supply chains National Economic Council Director Brian Deese described the 25 days of diesel supply as “unacceptably low.“ The advisor to President Biden stated that…
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$600 Million in Infrastructure Funding to Replace Old Railcars
Transporation’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program opens fiscal year 2023 funding. This week, the Federal Transit Administration announced they will be distributing $600 million through the Rail Vehicle Replacement…
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DOT Updates National Road Safety Strategy
U.S. pedestrian traffic fatalities at a 16-year high. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently updated the National Roadway Safety Strategy. Since the previous update in January, multiple road…
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Transportation Department Announces Transit Development Loans
Infrastructure loan coverage percentage raised. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that flexible financing for transit-oriented development will be offered at the maximum level. The Department of Transportation…
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Transportation Department Approves Mass EV Station Investment
$1.5 billion in funding is authorized for all 50 states and American territories. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the approval of all 50 states and U.S. territories’…
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Tentative Railroad Labor Deal Reached
President Biden calls it a “big win.” A handshake deal was reached on Thursday morning between unions and major railroads. President Biden’s administration had held negotiation discussions for…
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Amtrak Cancels Long Routes Ahead of Union Meeting
Officials prepare for potential freight strike. Passenger railroad company Amtrak announced that they will cancel three long-distance routes starting Tuesday in case of a freight rail strike that…
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Job Openings Increased in July
The hiring pace slowed for the fourth month in a row. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that job openings rose in July as employers become less…
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds FCC Wireless Decision
60% of the 5.9 GHz band spectrum is reallocated away from cars. Last week, the District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s decision…
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Senator Asks NHTSA to Address SUV Risks
16 foot blind spot ahead of bumper danger to children On Friday, Senator Richard Blumenthal published a statement advocating for the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to address…
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