Feds update key safety rules for road construction projects
With roadway construction activities increasing across the country's roadways, the need for enhanced safety measures has become more pressing.
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Connecticut awarded $291 million for rail improvement projects
One of the projects will replace the 117-year-old Connecticut River Bridge.
TSA seeking feedback on proposed cybersecurity requirements for surface transportation operators
The TSA is soliciting feedback on new cybersecurity requirements for certain surface transportation operators, including those in the pipeline, freight railroad, passenger railroad, rail transit and bus sectors.
Hawaii plans $55 million rehabilitation of key transportation corridor bridge
The 70-year-old Wailuku River bridge is currently in poor condition and has needed emergency repairs several times in recent years.
DOT awards $1.2 billion to state transportation agencies for green construction materials
The program looks to incentivize the use of sustainable, domestic construction materials and products that have lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions.
Kansas City expands transit options with new rideshare program
The program utilizes an on-demand dynamic routing model that picks up and drops off riders within one quarter mile of their request.
Georgia DOT allocating over $145 million for transportation infrastructure, safety projects
The largest investment will be used to build a new bridge and related infrastructure carrying US 82 over the Flint River in Dougherty County.
WisDOT receives $72.8 million grant to improve freight and passenger rail service
This award is the largest non-highway discretionary grant and the largest rail grant WisDOT has received to date through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Federal Highway Administration makes $43 million available for Hurricane Helene repairs
Some of the funding will be used to re-open and re-establish the roads and bridges in the national forests of North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Michigan to use $352 million to replace bridge, rehabilitate interstate
MDOT will use the funds to replace the deteriorating River Raisin freeway bridge.
