Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 14: The Transportation Industry's Big 12
Organizers for this year's gathering of the Transportation Research Board in Washington have come up with a list of a dozen topic areas that policymakers need to address to ensure a sustainable transportation network.
January 15, 2019Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Announces Proposal Covering Drone Operations
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation is ready to issue a new proposed rule that will allow more freedom for people operating drones, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
January 14, 2019TRB Leaders Unveil Critical Issues
WASHINGTON — Transportation Research Board executives unveiled their list of critical issues at the group’s annual meeting Jan. 14.
January 14, 2019Cathy Gautreaux Leaving FMCSA for NHTSA
Cathy Gautreaux, deputy administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, will be leaving the agency, an agency spokesman confirmed.
January 11, 2019Sen. Roger Wicker to Lead Commerce Committee in 116th Congress
The Senate Republican caucus chose Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker to lead the Commerce Committee in the 116th Congress. Wicker succeeds Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), who was promoted to the role of assistant Republican leader.
January 11, 2019Kansas, Ohio Governors-Elect Announce DOT Director Picks
The newly elected governors of Kansas and Ohio have announced their choices to lead their states’ departments of transportation.
January 11, 2019Iowa Eyes EV Tax to Offset Projected Decline in Road Funds
After a Dec. 31 report by the Iowa Department of Transportation that shows a $317,000 reduction in the Road Use Tax Fund in 2018, state officials have made recommendations to the Iowa Legislature such as increasing fees or charging taxes to electric vehicle owners.
January 10, 2019New AASHTO Director Jim Tymon Outlines Goals for 2019
Advocating for a sustainable solution for the federal Highway Trust Fund will be a top priority for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ new leader.
January 9, 2019AAA Acquires Nation’s Largest Autonomous Vehicle Test Site
The largest autonomous vehicle test site in the United States has been acquired by AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah, one of the most familiar car-club brands in the country.
January 9, 2019Drone Company Flytrex Closes $7.5 Million Series B Round
Drone-delivery technology company Flytrex announced it has raised $7.5 million in Series B funding, according to a Jan. 8 press release. This round brings the company’s total to $11 million.
January 8, 2019