Michigan and Ontario are collaborating on what they describe as a “first-of-its kind technology initiative” to create a “commercial drone skyway” between them, as well as in southeast Michigan and any other suitable location within Michigan’s borders. [Above photo by Thales USA] The Michigan Department of Transportation is one of several state agencies that will […]

The governors of North Carolina and Connecticut recently issued executive orders that mandate the formation of “clean transportation” plans to reduce greenhouse gas or GHG emissions in their respective states. [Above photo by the NCDOT] Governor Roy Cooper (D) issued an executive order on January 7 that includes a directive to the North Carolina Department […]

The Maryland Transit Administration – a division of the Maryland Department of Transportation – recently unveiled a draft of its Statewide Transit Plan designed to provide a “roadmap” for a “comprehensive, connected transit system” for current and future riders. The agency is accepting public feedback on the draft of this plan through February 18. [Above […]

A research team led by Iowa State University and funded in part by the Iowa Department of Transportation is developing a new navigation system to aid the state’s snowplow operators. [Above photo by the Iowa DOT] “That person operating the snowplow in the snow is facing so much workload and stress,” explained Anuj Sharma, a […]