PennDOT Recognized for Highway Innovations
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation was recognized by federal officials for using advanced technologies to improve highway safety, the Federal Highway Administration announced Aug. 4.
August 4, 2016DOT Logistics Research Unit Taps New Director
A research division at the U.S. Department of Transportation that examines ways to improve freight connectivity and logistics named a new director July 28.
July 28, 2016Senate Confirms Blair Anderson for DOT Post
The Senate on July 14 confirmed Blair Anderson to be undersecretary for policy at the Department of Transportation.
July 15, 2016Illinois DOT Nearing Construction Shutdown, Layoffs of Highway Workers
Illinois is on the verge of stopping all highway construction July 1 because of the ongoing budget impasse between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled Legislature.
June 21, 2016Massachusetts DOT Adds $500 Million to State’s Five-Year Transportation Plan
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced on June 20 that its board had approved the state’s updated five-year, $14.8 billion capital investment plan for transportation that included an extra $500 million.
June 21, 2016Eight States Receive $3 Million in Job-Training Grants From DOT
Eight states will receive $3 million in grants to advance job-training programs in the transportation sector for underrepresented job candidates, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced June 14.
June 15, 2016Seven Smart City Finalists Make Last Presentations
Expanding public transportation in underserved areas was a common theme among the seven finalists in the U.S Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge as they made their final presentations to Secretary Anthony Foxx on June 9.
June 10, 2016NHTSA's Blair Anderson Nominated as DOT Undersecretary for Policy
Blair Anderson has been nominated to serve as undersecretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation, the White House announced May 10.
May 11, 2016MoDOT Dips Into Cash Reserve Amid Transportation Funding Challenges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — When record and near-record flooding swept through Missouri in December, nearly 300 roads were underwater, including stretches of several interstates. State Department of Transportation crews spent days clearing debris from roadways and weeks rebuilding damaged stretches, racking up overtime and other costs.
April 25, 2016Washington DOT Seeks to Diversify Workforce
The Washington State Department of Transportation wants more of the people building the state's roads to be small business owners, especially women and minorities.
April 25, 2016