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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Feds cancel $929 million in grant funds for California's high-speed rail

U.S. DOT is also actively exploring legal options to seek the return of $2.5 billion in federal funds.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2019

U.S. DOT announces rail funding, ferry service grant opportunity

Will improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger rail systems, as well as passenger ferry systems. 

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

U.S. DOT provides $60M for transportation research

The 32 University Transportation Centers receiving funding were previously selected for grants authorized under the FAST Act.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

Senators urge WMATA to guard against spying in new subway cars

Lawmakers urge agency to get approval from the DOD, DOT, and Homeland Security before awarding a contract for its railcars.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2018

US DOT seeking feedback on Vehicle-to-Everything communications

Intends to maintain the priority use of 5.9Ghz spectrum for transportation safety communications.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2018

OKC lands $14M federal grant for rapid transit line

The eight-mile line will connect downtown Oklahoma City with regional medical and commercial centers on the city’s northwest side.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

SEPTA lands $15M BUILD grant to improve passenger access

The grant will fund approximately 39% of the $38 million project, and will leverage more than $23 million in additional state, local, and private funds.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2018

Connected vehicle tech tested in Tampa, Florida

The program has now deployed the potentially lifesaving technology in 1,000 cars, 10 buses, and eight streetcars.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2018

U.S. DOT provides $63B-plus for transportation improvements in 2018

Has released Notices of Funding Opportunity for nearly 90% of the funding from FY 2018 to solicit applications.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2018

U.S. DOT releases multimodal guidance for on-road automated vehicles

AV 3.0 incorporates the results of extensive stakeholder engagement to provide updated voluntary guidance and policy considerations for a range of industry sectors.

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