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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.


Government, Business, Safety

Missouri DOT Progresses With I-70 Rocheport Bridge Replacement Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation is advancing work on a $240 million project to replace the Rocheport Bridge, a vital freight link that carries 3.6 million trucks per year.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 2, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Freight Operations Resume in Snow-Smothered Northeast States

Freight operations in the Northeast are proceeding after a massive snowstorm walloped the region, resulting in temporary restrictions on commercial vehicle travel.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 1, 2021
Government, Safety

Bridge NY Funding Key for Repairs and Resiliency, Experts Say

The funding recently directed to the Bridge NY program represents a positive step in helping repair the state’s aging system, according to infrastructure experts.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 1, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Trucks Included in Maryland’s Updated Safety Plan

The 2021-2025 Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan, released Jan. 28, identifies strategies and actions meant to help eliminate fatalities on state roadways.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

AV Holds Promise, But Lacks ‘Go Anywhere’ Ability, Panelists Say

Experts advised people to manage their expectations of automated vehicles for their traveling capabilities.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Tutorials, Updated Datasets Among Upgrades Planned for FHWA Bridge Portal

The Federal Highway Administration will introduce tutorial videos, fix bugs and update datasets as part of a series of enhancements to its web portal that offers a wealth of data on bridges.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 27, 2021
Government, Business

Fleets Need to Have Contingency Plan for Emergencies, TRB Panel Says

Taking into account some of the myriad challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic, management experts offered a glimpse of future operational issues and shared recommendations for how to address them.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 26, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Connecticut DOT Unveils $9.7 Billion Transportation Investment Plan

The Connecticut Department of Transportation released its $9.7 billion capital plan, which includes investments across various modes of transportation over the next five years.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 25, 2021
Business, Technology, Top 50

E-Commerce Shaped by COVID-19 May Become New Normal, Experts Say

The online shopping trend hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic may signal a new normal for purchasing habits and shipping services, according to Adam Colon, director of operations at J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 22, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Oregon DOT Surveys Drivers Ahead of Local Road Usage Pilot

The Oregon Department of Transportation is in the process of determining whether interested Portland-area drivers are eligible to participate in a road usage pilot program.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 22, 2021