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BTS’ National Transportation Statistics Updated

October 24, 2016 - in Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today updated National Transportation Statistics (NTS) – a web-only reference guide to national-level transportation data. NTS, updated quarterly, includes a wide range of…

Springfield Hires Woolpert to Conduct Airport Master Plan

October 21, 2016 - in Transportation

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (Oct. 21, 2016) — The city of Springfield has contracted with Woolpert to provide a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport…

DOT Awards $1 Million to Hazardous Materials Training Organizations as Part of New Community Safety Grant Program

October 21, 2016 - in Transportation

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced it has awarded…

Trolley Extension into La Jolla: Construction Kicks Off This Week

October 20, 2016 - in News, Projects, Transportation

­A groundbreaking ceremony and community celebration is scheduled Saturday to officially kick off construction of the $2.1 billion extension of the San Diego Trolley’s Blue Line into La Jolla and University City. The 11 a.m. event on the field at The Preuss…

U.S. Department of Transportation Approves RIDOT’s 10-Year Transportation Plan

October 18, 2016 - in Transportation

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have approved RIDOT's 10-year transportation plan - a first for Rhode Island and only the third…

MDOT Moves Forward with Major Infrastructure Improvement Projects in District One

October 17, 2016 - in Transportation

Tupelo, Miss.—“The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced updates to several major infrastructure improvement projects in the Northern Transportation District,” said Commissioner Mike Tagert. “The projects are located throughout…

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $14.7 Million to Improve Transit Access in Selected Communities Around the Country

October 13, 2016 - in Transit, Transportation

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that 16 organizations around the country will receive a share of $14.7 million in grants to support comprehensive planning projects that improve…

Transportation Committee Leaders Congratulate FAST Act Transportation Technology Program Grant Award Winners

October 13, 2016 - in Awards, Transportation

Washington, DC - U.S. Reps. Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, along with Reps. Sam Graves (R-MO) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Chairman and Ranking Member…

Governor Announces New Rustic Roads Designated in Forest and Door Counties

October 13, 2016 - in Transportation

Governor Walker announces new Rustic Roads designated in Forest and Door counties Brings Rustic Roads total to 119   Governor Scott Walker announces the designation of two new Rustic Roads in the state: Rustic Road 118 in town of Wabeno, Forest County…

Georgia DOT Awards Over $79.3 Million in Statewide Project Contracts

October 13, 2016 - in Transportation

ATLANTA–Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has awarded 19 contracts for statewide construction and maintenance projects totaling $79,375,633. These projects were advertised for bids in August, bids were received in September and contracts…