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Eleanor Lamb

Staff Reporter

@eleanorannlamb

Eleanor Lamb started working as a staff reporter for Transport Topics in July 2017. She covers a variety of issues, including state and local government affairs, infrastructure funding and trucking research. Her work has taken her all over the country. Two favorite destinations are Kansas City, Mo., and Boulder City, Nev. She regularly appears on Transport Topics Radio.


Business

Experts Tackle Design Considerations for Urban Delivery Needs

Despite the ongoing popularity of online shopping, there is a dearth of “design support” for urban delivery needs, according to Edward McCormack, research associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Washington.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through May 31

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended its emergency declaration offering regulatory relief to truckers involved in coronavirus-related assistance efforts.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2021
Government

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $87 Million in Rail, Port Funding

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the availability of $87 million for port and rail improvements in an effort to enhance the state’s trade corridors,

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 12, 2021
Government, Logistics

Illinois Launches Program to Promote Supply Chain Management Training

Illinois officials and the Association for Supply Chain Management have partnered to launch a job-training program.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 12, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Transportation Expert Highlights I-64 Pavement Recycling Project

Pavement recycling presents opportunities for cost reduction and environmental sustainability, according to the principal research scientist at the Virginia Transportation Research Council.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 11, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Texas, Ohio Earn Mediocre Infrastructure Grades From ASCE

Texas and Ohio, which serve as important freight hubs, earned mediocre grades on the infrastructure report cards recently issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 11, 2021
Government, Business

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Proposes Mileage-Based Fee on Trucks

In his recent budget address, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a mileage-based fee on tractor-trailers estimated to raise $90 million annually.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 10, 2021
Government, Safety

L.A. Metro Will Consider Trucking Trends in Congestion Pricing Study

People who rely on vehicle travel for work — including freight haulers — will be considered as Los Angeles’ congestion pricing pilot program takes shape.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 9, 2021
Government

Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues Funding for Port Improvements

The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently awarded approximately $768,000 in multimodal funding to enhance port operations in the western part of the state.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 8, 2021
Government, Business

Arizona DOT’s I-15 Bridge Replacement Project Aims to Help Commerce Flow

In an effort to facilitate the flow of commerce, the Arizona Department of Transportation is starting work to replace a bridge that carries Interstate 15.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2021