New York port authority exploring middle-mile drone logistics
Multiyear feasibility study will evaluate how air vehicles can be used to deliver “middle-mile” packages
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EPA to award $3 billion through Clean Ports Program
Funds available through two grant programs to support zero-emission infrastructure and climate initiatives
$1.3 billion in federal grants available for roadway safety
Funds to be allocated for local governments and school districts to support planning and demonstration activities
Austin airport gets $39 million to build concourse, expand terminal
Plans call for building a concourse and adding terminal space to increase airport’s capacity for screening passengers
FTA grants $631 million for new railcars in three states
Awards will replace older vehicles in the three cities with 300 new railcars
U.S. investing $20 billion in American-made shipping cranes
Executive order also calls for Coast Guard to help bolster cybersecurity at nation's port's
Kansas to spend $16.5 million on rural rail projects
Investments will help increase rail capacity and address any damaged or aging track
Memphis airport receives $16 million for terminal upgrades
$16.1 million will support expanded security checkpoint and technological upgrades for baggage screening
Minnesota awards $18 million to seven port improvement projects
Largest amount, $7.57 million, will go to Duluth Seaway Port Authority to abate hazardous materials and create a temporary storage area at the Port of Duluth-Superior
Atlanta releases $168 billion transportation plan
Officials planning major improvements to roads, highways, public transit and pedestrian and biking accessibility through 2050
