Government
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Pennsylvania Diverts Road Funds to Pay for State Police
Money from increased fees and gas taxes that drivers have been paying since 2013 on the promise to fix Pennsylvania's crumbling roads and bridges is increasingly being diverted to support the state police, budget figures show.
Port of Long Beach CEO Slangerup to Resign
Jon Slangerup announced his resignation as CEO of the Port of Long Beach, effective Oct. 28, to take another executive position at an aviation technology company.
Rail Customer Group Plans to Lobby Congress About Rail Competition
The Rail Customer Coalition, which includes 48 trade groups representing shippers, plans a lobbying effort on Capitol Hill to dramatize its view that a Surface Transportation Board regulatory proceeding evaluating increased rail competition needs to be finalized.
September 9, 2016America’s Transportation Awards Finalists Announced
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced the 12 finalists in the 2016 America's Transportation Awards competition Sept. 9.
Is the Next 'Inland Empire' in Pennsylvania?
With its proximity to the ports of New York, robust interstate system and rapid growth in distribution centers, the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania could be poised to become the nation's second "Inland Empire" for freight.
Port of Virginia Reports $4.76 Million Profit in 2016
The Port of Virginia reported $4.76 million in profits for fiscal year 2016, which ran from July 1 to June 30.
FMCSA Seeking Comment on Medical Review Board's Diabetes Recommendations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on a slate of guidelines recommended by the agency’s medical experts for drivers with diabetes to operate commercial motor vehicles.
DOT Awards $759 Million in FASTLANE Transportation Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced grants totaling more than $759 million to support 18 transportation infrastructure projects in 15 states and the District of Columbia.
Summer Transportation Activity Mixed, Federal Reserve Says
Transportation activity was mixed across the country from July to late August, according to a Federal Reserve report.
September 7, 2016US Oil Production Outlook Improves as Estimates Increase
The Energy Information Administration bolstered its U.S. crude production outlook for 2016 and next year.