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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2019

FHWA awards $53M in advanced transportation grants

Will fund projects that range from advanced real-time traveler info to Integrated Corridor Management and vehicle communications tech.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2018

RTC, City of Las Vegas land $5M grant for autonomous vehicle project

GoMed, slated to begin service late next year, will demonstrate the ability to apply automated technology in a complex urban setting.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2017

U.S. DOT awards funds to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria repairs

As of Sept. 22, FTA has awarded $8.4 million in critical grant funding to Puerto Rico to support their transit systems on the island as part of the Department's efforts.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2016

U.S. DOT awards $65M in advanced technologies in transportation grants

Grants are being awarded through two U.S. Department of Transportation initiatives: the Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment program and the Mobility on Demand Sandbox program.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2015

Modernized handicapped symbol slow to catch on

The new symbol, which emphasizes ability rather than disability is being accepted in some states, but there are still advocates rejecting the change of one of the most recognizable symbols in the world.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2015

Metrolink hires FHWA CFO to become Deputy CEO

In 2008, Elissa Konove was selected as the chief financial officer for the FHWA where she was the senior executive responsible for Federal highway budget, financial, and acquisition matters.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

Foxx warns of damaging FHWA cutbacks after MAP-21 expires in August

The Highway Account is anticipated to dip below the $4 billion threshold, triggering cash management procedures and leading to delayed reimbursements to the states. Agency will also have to furlough employees.

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Videosby StaffJune 3, 2015

Operation Lifesaver's 'See Tracks? Think Train!' PSA

Operation Lifesaver, the national nonprofit rail safety education organization, launches a new video public service announcement to combat dangerous driver behavior at railroad crossings.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2015

Fed pilot could give local workers advantage in transportation projects

The year-long pilot is proposed as an experiment under FHWA’s “Special Experimental Project No. 14” and FTA experimental authorities, provisions made possible by Congress to allow the agencies leeway in finding new and more effective means of building, maintaining and managing federal transportation projects.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2014

U.S. DOT releases final rule to streamline environmental reviews for projects

“Environmental Impact and Related Procedures” intends to significantly cut red tape, achieve better environmental outcomes, and spur certain transit and highway projects under NEPA to completion quicker than in years past.

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