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A black and white photos of the white house with text reading, "USDOT Removes TIFIA Financing Policy Roadblock, Lifts Loan Limits".
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 9, 2025

USDOT Removes Financing Policy Roadblock, Unlocks Higher TIFIA Loan Limits

Policy updates lift limits on TIFIA loans, letting all transport projects finance up to 49% of costs, aiming for faster, cheaper builds.

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An American flag on a blue, cloudless sky with text reading, "Transportation Secretary Duffy Unveils NEPA Reforms".
Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2025

USDOT Announces NEPA Updates to Fast-Track Infrastructure Projects

Updates to the decades-old rules intend to speed up reviews, cut costs, and fast-track roads, bridges, and broadband projects nationwide.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2025

USDOT Approves 529 Infrastructure Grants Totaling $2.9B Across Multiple Sectors

The announcement brings the total number of projects approved under the current administration to 1,065, representing approximately $10 billion in federal investment.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2025

Transportation Advisors Launches Compliance Commanders, First AI Bot for Real-Time FMCSA Guidance

Developed in partnership with Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute, this innovative tool is directly integrated with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulatory database.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2025

FRA Report Finds California High-Speed Rail Project in Default of Federal Grant Terms

U.S. DOT cites delays, cost overruns, and funding shortfalls in 310-page review; CHSRA has 37 days to respond before possible grant termination

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2025

Penn Station Modernization Moves Forward Under Andy Byford’s Leadership

In his role as special advisor to the Amtrak board of directors, he will report directly to the rail agency and coordinate closely with the USDOT as he oversees the Penn Station project through a master developer public-private partnership model.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2025

FTA Launches $1.5B Grant Initiative to Expand, Modernize Public Transit

This year’s Notice of Funding Opportunity brings notable changes to the grant qualification process.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2025

USDOT Approves an Additional $607M in Funding

The awards represent the latest step in the Department’s ongoing efforts to address a large backlog of previously announced but unobligated infrastructure projects.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2025

USDOT Advances Funding on $3.2B in Infrastructure Projects

Under Secretary Duffy’s direction, the Department is working to accelerate the distribution of funds and address core infrastructure projects, according to a press release.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2025

Feds Cut Scope, Funding for NJ Dock Bridge

The revised scope of the Dock Bridge rehabilitation project will ensure critical safety and reliability elements but remove unnecessary aesthetic costs like enhanced lighting and defer some rehab work where structural elements still have a useful life, according to the USDOT.

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