In a statement released June 22, President Biden (seen above) called for a three-month federal gas tax “holiday” to “give Americans a little extra breathing room” as gas prices remain around $5 per gallon. [Above photo via the White House] The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials helped spearhead efforts earlier this year […]
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The 2022 “State of Logistics” report – unveiled June 21 at a press event in Washington, D.C. – indicates that the cost of storing, handling, and financing business inventories is rising steeply in the United States, with “residual challenges” from the COIVID-19 pandemic continuing to “disrupt and damage” supply chain capacity. [Above photo by Penske […]
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Drones will require important operating information – such as a notice of deteriorating weather conditions – if they are to function safely and efficiently within national air mobility networks. [Above image via NASA] To that end, NASA researchers are working to develop a “DRF” or “Data & Reasoning Fabric” information infrastructure that can help assemble […]
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The Federal Transit Administration recently issued nearly $8.4 million to 17 projects in 16 states to improve public transportation for underserved groups – with a particular focus on mobility projects that serve “health and wellness” needs. Some $4.6 million of that funding is from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, enacted in November 2021. [Above […]
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Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has named Tony Tavares (seen above) as the next director of the California Department of Transportation, known as Caltrans – a position the requires conformation by the state senate. [Above photo by Caltrans] He replaces Toks Omishakin who became secretary of the California State Transportation Agency or CalSTA in February. “Tony […]
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The New York State Department of Transportation recently launched the formal public engagement process for the “transformative” Kensington Expressway project (seen above) in Buffalo. [Above photo by the New York Governor’s Office] Constructed during the 1950s and 1960s, the Kensington Expressway replaced what had been a tree-lined boulevard – the Humboldt Parkway, designed by Frederick […]
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A host of state departments of transportation across the country recently released drafts of their electric vehicle or EV charging network development plans – networks funded by federal money through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure or NEVI formula program established by in February. [Above photo by the Wyoming DOT] The Mississippi Department of Transportation noted […]
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At a June 12 event, Governor Larry Hogan (R) (seen above at left) said the Maryland Transportation Authority and the Federal Highway Administration are launching a $28 million Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act study for an additional Chesapeake Bay crossing option. [Above photo by the Maryland Governor’s Office] “At my direction, we are immediately […]
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The Colorado Department of Transportation recently awarded grants from its Revitalizing Main Streets program to 31 transportation projects statewide; projects focused on improving safety and accessibility of streets and street spaces. [Above photo by the Colorado DOT] “Colorado’s vibrant main streets are bustling with activity and fun, and we are thrilled to continue our work […]
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is adding live traffic video feeds to the state’s 511 travel information system. Accessible online at 511wi.gov or via the 511 Wisconsin smartphone app, motorists can now view live video feeds of travel conditions via more than 400 traffic cameras throughout Wisconsin. [Above photo by the Wisconsin DOT] The agency said this […]
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