DOT establishes federal council to guide transportation networks’ design, policy
USDOT established a new council to guide the design and policy framework for highways, bridges and transit infrastructure.
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DOT seeks proposals to advance transportation science, safety
The USDOT is offering grants through its UTC Program to support transportation research and innovation.
USDOT unveils plan to integrate advanced air mobility nationwide
The USDOT released its first Advanced Air Mobility strategy, seeking to modernize airspace, infrastructure and automation.
Transit-Oriented Development gains steam as 2026 funding holds firm
TOD projects are accelerating nationwide as governments align housing and infrastructure plans with new financing tools.
USDOT launches innovative beautification council
USDOT announced a new advisory council to promote design and aesthetic excellence in federally funded infrastructure projects.
DOT tackles project backlog with $2.9B grant announcement
USDOT has cleared 1,065 projects worth roughly $10 billion so far this year, from a backlog of 3,200, according to the DOT.
DOT unveils $5.4B grant opportunity for bridge projects nationwide
The grant opportunities will provide support for state and local municipalities to improve the nation’s aging bridge infrastructure.
DOT awards $1.5B for disaster-damaged infrastructure repairs nationwide
The federal funds will assist states and territories repair damaged infrastructure following natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene.
DOT announces $450M for port infrastructure modernization
The DOT's Maritime Administration expects to award about 40 grants in this round of federal funding.
Feds review billions in funding for California High-Speed Rail amid cost overruns
The department has notified the California High-Speed Rail Authority that it may not be in compliance with standards for two federal grants.
