An annual survey conducted by the Mineta Transportation Institute finds that 53 percent of Americans support the concept of a vehicle miles travelled or VMT “green mileage” fee that would charge drivers an average rate of three cents per mile driven, with lower rates for less polluting vehicles and higher rates for more polluting vehicles. […]

Shannon Valentine (seen above), Virginia’s secretary of transportation, explained via video during a hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on March 10 that railroads play a critical role within a “multimodal approach for creating an economy that works for all people.” She noted […]

The Federal Aviation Administration recently issued a final rule streamlining the licensing process for private sector launch and reentry operations – setting the stage for what the agency called “a new era of commercial space transportation.” [Above photo by SpaceX.] “Innovation in commercial space transportation is increasing dramatically, and policy needs to keep up,” noted Pete […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation is launching what it calls a “Mask Up” campaign to help ensure the safety of transportation workers. The centerpiece of the campaign is a digital toolkit including posters, social media, Frequently Asked Questions or FAQ documents, and other resources, the agency said. [Above photo by the USDOT.] “Throughout the pandemic, […]