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Maryland officials failed to test Key Bridge vulnerability
The National Transportation Safety Board said the span was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold and urged owners to evaluate 68 older bridges across the country.
By Zachary Phillips • March 21, 2025 -
Can USDOT kill California high-speed rail?
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told the Federal Railroad Administration to review the Los Angeles-to-San Francisco project with an eye toward clawing back $4 billion in federal funds.
By Dan Zukowski • March 20, 2025 -
City leaders name housing, public safety and infrastructure as top issues
The National League of Cities Congressional City Conference brought together 3,000 city leaders to discuss these issues, with appearances from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Vice President JD Vance.
By Dan Zukowski • March 18, 2025 -
Up to $51B in transportation grant awards at risk, advocacy group says
Transportation for America analyzed a leaked Department of Transportation policy memo that targets road safety, bicycle and electric vehicle infrastructure projects.
By Dan Zukowski • March 17, 2025 -
Transit agencies continue to add zero-emission buses to their fleets
More than 7,000 full-size battery and fuel cell electric buses are in use or on the way, according to Calstart’s latest report, but shifting federal policies could affect future growth.
By Dan Zukowski • March 14, 2025 -
EPA revisiting dozens of climate, environment rules in ‘day of deregulation’
The agency said it would roll back a range of rules and programs, including some that are foundational to its efforts to address climate change. A new WOTUS definition is expected, as well as rollbacks to an emissions reporting program.
By Jacob Wallace • March 13, 2025 -
Opinion
New approaches to procurement can drive innovation in public transit
The lengthy process from RFP to equipment delivery can result in trains that are already obsolete when they go into service. New technologies and procurement approaches could help.
By Gabriel J. Lopez-Bernal • March 13, 2025 -
DOT removes equity, environmental factors from IIJA funding decisions
The move rolls back a Biden-era policy that included these considerations in decision-making criteria for infrastructure projects.
By Julie Strupp • March 12, 2025 -
US DOT asks DC transportation authorities to focus on cutting crime
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy directed Amtrak, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the District Department of Transportation to report and take action to improve safety.
By Dan Zukowski • March 7, 2025 -
ComEd offering $100M in rebates to drive EV growth in Illinois
The program is meant to grow electric vehicle adoption by reducing charger installation costs in homes, businesses and public sites.
By Larry Avila • March 7, 2025 -
Austin, Texas, light rail project advances amid political uncertainty
The $7 billion light rail project unveiled its draft environmental impact statement in January. The project could face federal funding challenges and state opposition.
By Benton Graham • March 6, 2025 -
Massachusetts to deploy 100 bidirectional EV chargers in first-of-its-kind ‘V2X’ pilot
The program is available for residential, commercial, municipal and school customers and could add 1.5 MW of flexible grid capacity by September 2026, program partners said.
By Brian Martucci • March 5, 2025 -
Pedestrian deaths continued to decline in first half of 2024: GHSA
Despite an overall 2.6% reduction in pedestrian deaths over the past year, 23 states and the District of Columbia saw year-over-year increases in the first half of 2024.
By Dan Zukowski • March 5, 2025 -
Are EVs the best approach to transportation equity? Maybe not, TEI report says
EVs’ high costs and the need for public charging make them less viable for many low-income communities, the Transportation Energy Institute says. It suggests a more inclusive approach.
By Dan Zukowski • March 3, 2025 -
DoorDash to pay nearly $17M to delivery drivers to settle pay dispute
DoorDash allegedly used delivery workers’ tips to subsidize their base pay, the New York attorney general said.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 28, 2025 -
Air taxi developers await FAA certification
Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation said they expect to launch commercial flights in the Middle East while they await U.S. aircraft type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 28, 2025 -
New commuter rail service to open in southeastern Massachusetts
The $1 billion South Coast Rail project will return passenger train service to the area for the first time in 65 years.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 27, 2025 -
Opinion
The unseen environmental costs of autonomous cars
Robotaxis and self-driving cars could be a big step backwards in sustainability, cautions the CEO of an advanced transportation firm.
By Jeral Poskey • Feb. 26, 2025 -
Miami developer breaks ground on $1B transit-oriented project
Upland Park, located near a bus terminal facility, will feature 2,000 apartments and retail and commercial space at full buildout.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 26, 2025 -
Labor, emissions top public transit leader concerns: Optibus report
Transit driver retention and safety, zero-emission fleets, AI and other technologies are among the top issues identified by North American public transportation leaders.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 26, 2025 -
DOT funding priorities benefit Whiter, wealthier communities: Urban Institute
A plan to tie funding to marriage and birth rates would leave behind historically underserved communities, according to an Urban Institute analysis.
By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 25, 2025 -
FTA postpones enforcement of state safety oversight rule for rail transit
Though the rule was effective Jan. 1, the Federal Transit Administration is postponing enforcement to March 20 in line with a Jan. 20 executive order.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 25, 2025 -
AI offers benefits, risks to public transit: Urban Institute researcher
Transit agencies must balance potential safety and efficiency improvements against hacking, data privacy and equity concerns, Senior Research Associate Lindiwe Rennert says.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 24, 2025 -
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NY takes on Trump in battle over congestion pricing
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy terminated approval of New York's program for tolling vehicles that enter Manhattan's central business district. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to fight.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 20, 2025 -
Serve Robotics is coming to Miami
Serve will offer delivery through Uber Eats from Shake Shack and a local pizza chain in Brickell and Miami Beach, Florida.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 20, 2025