Image

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

Kansas DOT Updates Information Website Used by Truckers

The Kansas Department of Transportation has updated KanDrive, its traveler information website that includes roadway and traffic condition details for truckers and passenger vehicle drivers.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020
Government, Business

Idaho Transportation Department Collects Comments on Truck-Weight Issue

The Idaho Transportation Department is accepting public comments on applications to allow trucks weighing up to 129,000 pounds to travel on segments of three routes.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 19, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

DOT Awards $220 Million for Port Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $220 million in grants to improve port infrastructure, including facilities used by freight vehicles.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 16, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Minnesota DOT Completes International Bridge Replacement

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed the $39.3 million replacement of the Baudette/Rainy River International Bridge, which links north-central Minnesota to Ontario.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 16, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Texas Officials Unveil Truck Inspection Facility Along I-10

The Texas Department of Public Safety has opened a technologically advanced truck inspection facility in Seguin, which straddles Interstate 10.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2020
Government, Business

Wisconsin Leaders Allocate $129 Million in Aid for Local Governments

Wisconsin officials announced $129.6 million in transportation aid has been directed to local government agencies.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Utah DOT Opens Runaway Truck Ramp

The Utah Department of Transportation unveiled a newly constructed truck escape system that is meant to serve commercial motor vehicle operators navigating a challenging intersection.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 9, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Colorado DOT Starts Work on Military Access Project

Colorado is beginning work on the Military Access, Mobility and Safety Improvement Project, which is meant to improve the infrastructure that serves the military bases in Colorado Springs.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 9, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

N.Y. Leaders Break Ground on Intermodal Hub at Long Island Airport

New York officials recently announced the groundbreaking for a project to build an intermodal transportation hub at Long Island MacArthur Airport.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 9, 2020
Government, Business

Sen. Cardin Urges Transportation Reauthorization

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) expressed optimism about the passage of a long-term bill supporting transportation and infrastructure during a virtual symposium hosted by Transport Topics and CQ Roll Call.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 8, 2020