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Kentucky Sen. Jim Bunning's decision to block the legislation last week forced the DOT to furlough nearly 2,000 employees without pay Monday.
Read More →A Metro Transit police officer and a revenue technician were arrested by Metro Transit Police and charged with conspiring to commit theft from programs receiving federal funds.
Read More →University needs to replace 18 of its 27 diesel fuel buses, which have reached the 12-year mark.
Read More →A new Reason-Rupe poll finds 77% of Americans oppose increasing the federal gas tax, while just 19% favor raising the tax, which is currently 18.4 cents a gallon.
Read More →The new program, managed by a partnership between the U.S. Department of Transportation and Spelman College, is part of a broader effort, led by the White House, to ensure that federal programs and policies take into account the distinct needs and concerns of women and girls.
Read More →Despite increased use, GAO investigators found the federal government is doing little to ensure that transit agencies are providing services in compliance with the law.
Read More →The agreement recognizes the importance of coordinated transportation planning and advocacy as the two agencies work to expand rail in the area. Multi-jurisdictional cooperation is often cited by federal officials as a key to securing project funds.
Read More →When speaking about President Obama’s investments in high-speed and intercity passenger rail, Administrator Joseph C. Szabo discussed how 32 states are now moving ahead with 153 rail-development projects, with 44 projects in 16 states, representing close to $3 billion in federal funding, currently under way or set to break ground and other projects coming in on time and on budget.
Read More →Constricted by funding problems and local politics, high-speed rail projects across the United States face uncertain futures. Federal funding is key to success, proponents say.
Read More →The $1.5 million federal earmark will help the agency purchase 51 CNG buses.
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