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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, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

DOT Launches Tracking Tool for AV TEST Initiative

U.S. Department of Transportation officials unveiled an online tracking tool for the agency’s Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing (AV TEST) Initiative on Sept. 2.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 2, 2020
Government, Business

Illinois DOT Projects Aim to Bolster Peoria

Leading Illinois officials recently announced that a slew of infrastructure projects is underway in the Peoria area, which is an important hub for the manufacturing industry.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 1, 2020
Government, Business

Female Truckers Start Cross-Country Trip to Honor Women’s Suffrage

WASHINGTON — A team of female truck drivers started a westward journey Aug. 31 to honor the legacy of the first woman who voted.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 31, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Breaking News

FMCSA Proposes Pilot Allowing Drivers to Pause Driving Window

FMCSA is seeking comment on a pilot program that would offer drivers additional hours-of-service flexibility by allowing them to pause their 14-hour driving window.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 28, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

New Jersey to Hike Gasoline, Diesel Tax to Offset Consumption Drop

Tax rates on diesel and gasoline will go up in New Jersey to offset declines in fuel consumption, which have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 28, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Experts Stress Teamwork in Response to Natural Disasters

As Hurricane Laura was bearing down on the Gulf Coast, disaster preparedness experts discussed how communication and partnerships between the transportation sector and emergency management agencies are vital components of effective responses to natural disasters.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
Government, Safety

DOT Announces Funding Availability for Rail Crossing Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation has made available $50 million in grant funding to commuter rail agencies that are conducting projects to improve safety at railway-highway crossings.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 25, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Kansas DOT Unveils Transportation Technology Program

The Kansas Department of Transportation recently introduced a new program to support projects that use technology to improve mobility and safety.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 24, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin DOTs Win AASHTO Awards

Transportation projects in four Midwestern states recently received awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 17, 2020
Government, Breaking News

FMCSA’s Jim Mullen Stepping Down; Wiley Deck to Become Deputy Administrator

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration acting Administrator Jim Mullen will leave his position at the end of August.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 14, 2020