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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

U.S. DOT announces intent to fund Sound Transit's light rail extension

The agency will strike a $790 million FFGA, along with a $629 million TIFIA loan to complete the Federal Way line light rail extension.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

InfraStrategies LLC adds principal consultant to team

Sophie Guiny joins the team as an exceptionally accomplished transportation infrastructure funding and financing expert and will be based in the Washington, D.C. office.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Feds call for development of highway-rail grade crossing safety plans

Proposed rule would require all states and D.C., to develop and implement a new or updated action plan.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2019

USDOT announces nearly $50M to improve access, mobility

The new programs will look to develop and deploy innovations in technology and further interagency partnerships to improve mobility.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2019

Sleep apnea study of truckers could impact motorcoach industry

The U. of Minnesota Morris found a trucking firm that mandated treatment for its drivers with the condition saved significantly on non-OSA-program medical insurance costs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2019

U.S. DOT announces major initiative to support rural transportation needs

Will address the challenges by assisting stakeholders in understanding how to access grants and financing products and developing data-driven approaches to solve issues.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2019

USDOT names winners of automated driving demo grants

Grants aim to gather safety data to inform rulemaking and foster collaboration amongst state and local government, private partners.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

NJ TRANSIT submits revised financial plan for Portal North Bridge Project

The moves comes after feedback from FTA and U.S. DOT on a previous submission, making more local money available for the project while keeping costs in check. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2019

FRA makes $244M available for rail funding

The FY19 NOFO will fund projects that increase rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

FMCSA permanently bans commercial drivers convicted of human trafficking

The new rule revises the list of offenses permanently disqualifying individuals from operating a commercial motor vehicle.

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