The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently joined nine other transportation organizations in support of a joint statement issued December 14 “reaffirming” their belief that deployment of vehicle-to-everything or V2X technologies will save lives and that removing “regulatory uncertainty” will help achieve that goal. [Above graphic by USDOT] The statement’s signatories all […]
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Allegheny County, and City of Pittsburgh officials recently made charitable contributions to two organizations stemming from prize money stemming from its I-579 Urban Open Space Cap project taking home top honors in the 2022 America’s Transportation Awards competition. [Above photo by PennDOT] Sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and […]
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The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a notice of funding opportunity on December 15 offering $1.5 billion via the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity or RAISE discretionary grant program for fiscal year 2023. The deadline for grant applications is February 28, 2023, with grant winners announced in June 2023. [Above photo by USDOT] […]
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National passenger railroad operator Amtrak recently unveiled new trainsets called “Airo” scheduled for debut in 2026 on routes throughout the country. [Above image by Amtrak] Routes include the Amtrak Northeast Regional, Empire Service, Virginia Services, Keystone Service, Downeaster, Cascades, Maple Leaf, New Haven/Springfield Service, Palmetto, Carolinian, Pennsylvanian, Vermonter, Ethan Allen Express and Adirondack. “As we […]
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Kansas Providing Nearly $41M for Local Bridge Projects
editor@aashto.org December 16, 2022 0 COMMENTSGovernor Laura Kelly (D) (above center) and Julie Lorenz (above at right), the outgoing Kansas Department of Transportation secretary, recently announced the disbursement of $40.5 million through two different state programs to fund 33 local and off-system bridge projects statewide. [Above photo by the Kansas Governor’s Office] “My administration is committed to improving Kansas’ transportation […]
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New Jersey Allocates $24M for Public Transit Facilities
editor@aashto.org December 16, 2022 0 COMMENTSThe administration of Governor Phil Murphy (D) (seen above) recently issued $24 million across three programs to expand access to safe transportation while enhancing the areas surrounding public transit facilities statewide. [Above photo by New Jersey DOT] The “Safe Streets to Transit” program will disburse $13.4 million in funding to improve access to transit facilities […]
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Governor Jared Polis (D) and the Colorado Department of Transportation recently celebrated the completion of a four-acre “highway cover” community park located over a newly lowered section of I-70; part of the state’s $1.2 billion Central 70 Project. [Above photo by the Colorado DOT] The Central 70 Project encompasses an area that is home to […]
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The Indiana Department of Transportation recently issued a combined $119.4 million in state matching funds to 229 Indiana cities, towns, and counties to support local road projects through the “Community Crossings” program. [Above photo by INDOT] That program is part of the state’s Next Level Roads program, which is a 20-year plan established in 2017 by […]
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The Arkansas Council on Future Mobility recently unveiled a comprehensive plan to make the state a nationwide leader in mobility development efforts. [Above photo by the Arkansas Governor’s Office] The council’s findings resulted from 10 months of work by government officials, corporate leaders, and private investors to make Arkansas a global hub for the mobility […]
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Utah Introduces ‘Roadkill Reporter’ App for Motorists
editor@aashto.org December 16, 2022 0 COMMENTSThe Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (Utah DWR) and Utah Department of Transportation recently introduced a free mobile phone application called “The Roadkill Reporter” to make it easier for motorists to report the location and description of any dead animals on or near roads for removal. [Above image by Utah DWR] Available through both the […]
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