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GovernmentSafety

FHWA Issues $871 Million in Emergency Relief Infrastructure Repair Funds

The Federal Highway Administration has earmarked $871 million in emergency relief funds to help dozens of states and tribal government agencies rebuild infrastructure mangled by natural disasters.

September 10, 2019
Government

USDOT Announces BUILD Program to Replace TIGER

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a replacement for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants.

April 23, 2018
Government

USDOT Accepting Applications From States, Municipalities for TIGER Grants

States and cities seeking additional funding to help pay for large-scale infrastructure projects will be able to apply for grants under an Obama-era program, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Sept.

September 6, 2017
GovernmentTCA

Idaho Man Pleads Guilty to Making Thousands of False Statements to FMCSA

A 27-year-old Kuna, Idaho, man pleaded guilty July 24 to making thousands of false statements to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

July 25, 2017