Missouri Governor Vetoes Pilot Truck Platooning Program
The recent fatal accident involving a Tesla in autopilot mode has claimed another victim: Missouri’s proposed pilot platooning program.
July 11, 2016VMT Programs Advance in California, Oregon
California launched a nine-month vehicle mile tax pilot on July 1, just as its northern neighbor, Oregon, reached the first anniversary of its own program.
July 11, 2016Kevin Stewart to Replace Retiring Jim Runk as PMTA President
After 44 years at the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, the last 25 as its president, Jim Runk is retiring July 20. Runk’s successor is Kevin Stewart, currently PMTA’s director of safety.
July 8, 2016DA Moves to Have Charges Dropped Against Total Transportation of Mississippi
A Georgia district attorney requested on July 6 that five vehicular homicide charges and two lesser counts against Total Transportation of Mississippi resulting from an April 2015 crash be dismissed.
July 7, 2016Virginia to Use FAST Act Funds to Improve I-95
Virginia will package $165 million from the federal government, $710 million in other public funding and $565 million in private investment to relieve congestion on Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg area.
July 7, 2016Road Construction Shutdown Averted in Illinois
Hours before the end of fiscal 2016 and a proposed shutdown of infrastructure projects and the layoff of 25,000 highway workers in Illinois, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled Legislature agreed to fully fund transportation for fiscal 2017.
July 1, 2016DOT Gives West Virginia $5.7 Million for Emergency Road Repair After Floods
Flood-ravaged West Virginia will receive $5.7 million in emergency relief funds for road repair from the Federal Highway Administration, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced June 30.
July 1, 2016New Jersey Senate Puts Off Transportation Votes Despite Funding Crisis
The New Jersey Senate postponed its expected votes on June 30 on either of two possibilities for shoring up the state’s near-insolvent Transportation Trust Fund. This occurred two days after the Democratic-dominated Assembly reneged on an agreement with the Senate and made a deal with Republican Gov. Chris Christie.
July 1, 2016NTSB Chairman Hart Upbeat About Automated Vehicles
WASHINGTON — Automated vehicles can be the biggest asset in improving the safety of America’s roads, Christopher Hart, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, said in a speech June 30 at the National Press Club.
June 30, 2016Kansas DOT Secretary Mike King Is Resigning
Kansas Secretary of Transportation Mike King will resign effective July 15, Gov. Sam Brownback announced June 29.
June 30, 2016