Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) recently introduced a joint bipartisan resolution to recognize April 17 through April 21 as “National Work Zone Awareness Week” for 2023. [Above photo by the Indiana DOT] The annual National Work Zone Awareness Week campaign is held every spring to coincide with the start of construction […]

National passenger railroad operator Amtrak plans to apply, with the help of the Southern Rail Commission or SRC, for federal funding to study the potential for new train service between New York City, Atlanta, and Dallas/Fort Worth. [Above photo by Amtrak] Amtrak said it would enable that new service by extending a section of the popular Amtrak Crescent train from Meridian, […]

An annual consumer survey conducted by AAA concerning autonomous vehicles indicates that, while there is still a “high level of interest” in partially-automated vehicle technology, attitudes toward fully self-driving vehicles have become increasingly “apprehensive.” [Above image via AAA] AAA said its 2023 survey discerned a “major increase” in drivers who are “afraid” of fully-autonomous vehicle technology; […]

Four teams of university faculty and students have been selected by NASA to help solve key challenges facing the future of air travel as part of the agency’s University Leadership Initiative. [Above photo by Joel Kowsky for NASA] NASA said this initiative gives the academic community an opportunity to support its aeronautical research goals, while […]