Nearly 16,000 of Volvo Trucks North America’s heavy trucks subject to a recall earlier this year have been identified and repaired, federal transportation regulators announced Oct. 31.
October 31, 2016Government
Connecticut DOT to Conduct Study of I-95
The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct a study on how to improve safety and traffic along Interstate 95, including at several key interchanges in the region, a DOT official said Nov. 16.
November 17, 2016Government
Virginia Tunnel Receives $338 Million Federal Loan
A new tunnel at Thimble Shoal Channel on Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel will receive a $338.5 million federal loan to help finance its construction, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Nov. 14.
November 16, 2016Government
Connecticut, Florida Transportation Projects Win National Awards
The Connecticut and Florida transportation departments won the top two prizes in the America’s Transportation Award competition on Nov. 14. The Connecticut DOT earned the grand prize, chosen by a panel of experts, and Florida DOT was voted for the People’s Choice Award in the competition run by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
November 14, 2016Government
Iowa DOT Director Paul Trombino Unexpectedly Resigns
Paul Trombino, the director of Iowa’s Department of Transportation and president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, surprisingly submitted his resignation to Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad on Nov. 9.
November 10, 2016Government
Delaware DOT Looks to Enhance Freight Movement on Route 1, US 301
At just 1,954 square miles, Delaware is the nation’s second-smallest state besides Rhode Island. However, Delaware’s location between three of the eight largest metropolitan areas -- New York-Newark, New Jersey, Washington-Baltimore, and Philadelphia -- makes the state a constant when it comes to freight movement.
October 31, 2016Government
DOT Seeking Applicants for FASTLANE Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for FASTLANE grants worth a total of $850 million for freight and highway projects, the department announced on Oct. 28.
October 31, 2016Government
Richard Carlson Elevated to Permanent Kansas DOT Chief
Richard Carlson, acting secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation since Mike King resigned under fire on July 15, had the acting part of his title removed by Gov. Sam Brownback on Oct. 24. However, the State Senate still must confirm the appointment.
October 25, 2016Government
House Chairman Defends Federal Transportation Agency During Debate
LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. — The top transportation policymaker in the U.S. House rejected the notion of devolving transportation authority from the U.S. Department of Transportation to state agencies during a debate with a tea party-backed opponent at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus on Oct. 21.
October 24, 2016Business
Open Forum: An ELog Journey
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October 13, 2016