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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Most Railroads Nearing Positive Train Control Implementation

Positive train control technology is either in advanced field testing or operational on 98% of the required route miles mandated by Congress, according to an assessment.

May 27, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

DOT Issues TIFIA Loan for Oklahoma Expressway Project

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced it will provide a loan for up to $120.1 million to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority for an expressway project in the Tulsa area.

May 27, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Port Authority of New York, New Jersey Gets Congressional Support for Aid Request

Twenty-seven members of Congress representing the states of New York and New Jersey are asking leaders in the House and Senate to include $3 billion in relief funds for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in a future coronavirus financial aid package.

May 27, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

SCDOT Projects Losing Millions in Revenue Because of COVID-19

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is projecting to lose millions of dollars in revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic鈥檚 impact on motor fuel taxes and car sales taxes, according to transportation officials.

May 27, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Nudges Up 0.4垄 to $2.39 a Gallon for First Rise This Year

The nationwide average price of diesel fuel increased by about half a penny, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported May 26, ending a streak of 19 consecutive weekly price decreases.

May 26, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

House, Senate Lawmakers Propose Essential Workers Fund

Legislation that would compensate essential workers who became ill or died from COVID-19 while performing their services was recently introduced by Senate Democrats.

May 26, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Steny Hoyer Says House, Senate Close on PPP Loan Extension

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said the House and Senate should be able to quickly agree on changes to the Small Business Administration鈥檚 popular Paycheck Protection Program to give loan recipients more flexibility in using funds.

May 26, 2020
Government

Biden Says Infrastructure Investment Vital to Restoring Economy

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden suggests investing heavily in the nation's surface transportation system would avoid potential disruptions and contribute to restoring parts of the economy. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

May 26, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

FMCSA to Immediately Expand Remote Carrier Compliance Reviews During Pandemic

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced plans to immediately expand the use of remote motor carrier safety compliance reviews during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 26, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Hertz Files for Bankruptcy After Rental Car Demand Vanishes

Hertz Global Holdings Inc., the rental car company founded with a dozen Ford Model Ts more than a century ago, filed for bankruptcy late May 22 after sweeping travel restrictions and the global economic collapse destroyed demand for its vehicles.

May 26, 2020

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