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A snowy bridge construction staging zone.
Newsby StaffApril 30, 2026

USDOT Reboots Key Bridge Contract, Expands Infrastructure Funding Nationwide

Maryland to rebid major bridge contract as the Build America Bureau commits $20 million to accelerate project planning and public-private partnerships across 17 states.

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Trains at railroad crossings
Newsby StaffApril 27, 2026

USDOT Invests $1.1B to Enhance Safety Infrastructure at Railroad Crossings

Every year, more than 2,000 incidents and 300 fatalities occur at railroad crossings nationwide. 

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An Amtrak Acela train at New York Penn Station
Newsby StaffApril 21, 2026

USDOT Announces $6.7B for Northeast Corridor, Nationwide Rail Upgrades

Under Secretary Duffy, the grant program’s revamped criteria will prioritize safety; the American family; and workforce development, job quality, and wealth creation, according to a press release.

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A an image of a CTA bus with text reading "FTA Warns Chicago to Strengthen Transit Safety Plan or Lose Millions in Funding."
Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2025

Federal Transit Administration Warns Chicago to Strengthen Transit Safety Plan or Lose Millions in Funding

USDOT found the Chicago Transit Authority’s safety plan insufficient to safeguard commuters on buses and rail, as crime on Chicago transit approaches a decade-high.

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Image of rail tracks with text reading "USDOT Announces Temporary Waiver Program to Evaluate Track Inspection Technology."
Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2025

USDOT Announces Temporary Waiver Program to Evaluate Track Inspection Technology

See how the Federal Railroad Administration's five-year waiver lets railroads test automated track inspection tools alongside visual checks.

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An image of a public transit bus approaching a bus stop with text reading "USDOT Invests $2 Billion in Modernizing Transit Bus Infrastructure."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 20, 2025

USDOT Invests $2 Billion in Modernizing Transit Bus Infrastructure

From Houston to Iowa, new federal grants are transforming bus fleets and facilities across 45 states. See which projects made the list.

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A graphic with white text reading "USDOT, Amtrack Advance Penn Station Transformation With Key Project Milestones."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2025

USDOT, Amtrak Advance Penn Station Transformation with Key Project Milestones

Key milestones are being hit to keep the Penn Station Transformation Project on track for a 2027 groundbreaking.

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A graphic with an image of a public transit bus on a snowy city road and text reading "USDOT Issues Emergency Rule Tightening Non-Domiciled CDL Eligibility."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 26, 2025

USDOT Issues Emergency Rule Tightening Non-Domiciled CDL Eligibility

In response to fatal crashes and an FMCSA audit claiming widespread licensing violations, USDOT is tightening eligibility for foreign drivers and threatening penalties against noncompliant states.

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A graphic with an American flag and text reading USDOT Redirects Funding for New National Railroad Partnership Program.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 26, 2025

USDOT Redirects Funding for New National Railroad Partnership Program

The new National Railroad Partnership Program utilizes over $2 billion in repurposed funding from the California High Speed Rail project.

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Image of people walking in New York Penn Station with text reading "USDOT Reveals Schedule for New York Penn Station Transformation".
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2025

USDOT Reveals Schedule for New York Penn Station Transformation Project

Plans call for a master developer to be selected by May 2026 and construction for the new transit hub to begin by the end of 2027.

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