Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

@eugenemulero

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


Government, Business, Technology

Infrastructure Missing From Trump’s Directives, Sen. Amy Klobuchar Says

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, a White House hopeful for 2020, says the president's preoccupation with immigration policy is taking away from negotiating an infrastructure bill. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 15, 2019
Government, Safety

USDOT Announces $477 Million in Grants to Airports

Grants totaling $477 million will be used to assist with repairs and expansions at 264 airports, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced July 10.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 12, 2019
Government, Safety

Senate Committee Approves STB Nominee Michelle Schultz

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced by voice-vote approval the nomination of Michelle Schultz for a seat on the Surface Transportation Board.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 11, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Stresses Benefits of Long-Term Highway Bill

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says state and local governments also would benefit from a long-term infrastructure plan. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 8, 2019
Government, Fuel

Senate Panel Schedules July 10 Hearing on Highway Reauthorization Priorities

Senate surface transportation leaders will meet July 10 to examine the merits of having a long-term highway policy bill on the books.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 8, 2019
Government, Business

Senate Panel to Consider STB Nominee Michelle Schultz July 10

The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled the consideration of Michelle Schultz to be a member of the Surface Transportation Board for July 10.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 5, 2019
Government, Safety, Fuel

Secretary Chao: Fuel Tax a ‘Topic of Discussion’ During Infrastructure Policy Talks

Responding to whether the federal fuel tax should be raised to help fund the country’s corridors, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao acknowledged the funding approach garnered interest during negotiations of a comprehensive infrastructure bill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 2, 2019
Government, Business

Coalitions Ramp Up Calls on Social Media for Highway Trust Fund Fix

Congressional transportation leaders are the focus of a new social media campaign designed to draw attention to infrastructure funding priorities nationwide.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 1, 2019
Government, Technology, Safety

Secretary Elaine Chao Touts Positive Train Control Installment at Summit

The U.S. Department of Transportation has recorded progress with the implementation of positive train control technology, the country’s top transportation official indicated recently.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 28, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Autonomous Transportation Technologies Touted by Senators

WASHINGTON — Trucks and cars equipped with automated features have the potential to enhance safety along the country’s freight and commuter corridors, facilitate the movement of freight and provide access to mobility for disabled individuals, members of the Senate Commerce Committee said recently.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 27, 2019