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NewsJanuary 15, 2021

U.S. DOT Releases Draft Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation

The agency also released an RFI regarding the launch of an Inclusive Design Reference Hub to establish a library of resources for accessibility in automation.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2021

15 Projects Awarded Funding to Improve Accessibility Through Tech

The projects will enable communities to showcase innovative business partnerships, technologies, and practices that promote independent mobility for all.

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NewsOctober 1, 2020

BMBG's Williams Testifies on Behalf of DBEs

Williams, who delivered comments on behalf of COMTO, discussed the difficulty for DBEs to compete and attain contracts as a DBE and that if it wasn’t for the federal and local equity programs, DBEs would not be able to compete or obtain contracts.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2020

70 Projects Land $1B in BUILD Grants

The program selection criteria encompassed safety, economic competitiveness, quality of life, state of good repair, environmental sustainability, innovation, and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders.

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NewsJuly 24, 2020

U.S. DOT Releases Guidance Document for Regulation of Hyperloop

The regulatory guidance document for hyperloop is the first of its kind in the world, further proving that the U.S. intends to be the leader in the industry, according to the U.S. DOT.

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VideosJune 15, 2020

FTA thanks transit industry

In this two-minute video message, FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams thanks frontline transit workers for their many sacrifices, highlights the Administration’s response and looks ahead as the economy continues to re-open.

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NewsJune 12, 2020

Feds to distribute nearly 100M face masks to transportation passengers

The DOT, alongside the DHS, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, have been working with states and industries to ensure the travelers have access to facial coverings.

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ArticlesJune 9, 2020

Smart Cities and Transportation: 4 Common Typologies and Pilot Project Approaches

Smart city innovations are occurring in mature cities, often involving issues of infill development, congestion management, social equity, and efforts to revive blighted urban centers.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2020

U.S. DOT to distribute over 15M facial coverings to transportation workforce

The distribution of cloth facial coverings includes 4.8 million for mass transit and passenger rail, as well as 2.1 million for highway and motor carriers.

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ArticlesMay 18, 2020

The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse’s Impact on the Motorcoach Industry

Though it’s created additional compliance-related workflow for motorcoach fleets, carriers, and drivers, alike, the new system is positively changing the entire motorcoach industry.

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