Latest News Updates From Eleanor Lamb

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Eleanor Lamb

Staff Reporter

Eleanor Lamb started working as a staff reporter for Transport Topics in July 2017. She covers a variety of issues, including state and local government affairs, infrastructure funding and trucking research. Her work has taken her all over the country. Two favorite destinations are Kansas City, Mo., and Boulder City, Nev. She regularly appears on Transport Topics Radio.


Government, Safety

AASHTO Announces 12 America’s Transportation Awards Finalists

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has revealed which 12 transportation projects have entered the final phase of the America’s Transportation Awards competition.

August 30, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Mid-America States Receive AASHTO Transportation Awards

Five Midwestern states recently earned awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials for outstanding transportation projects.

August 30, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

ATRI Study Highlights Benefits of HOS Flexibility

Flexible hours-of-service breaks have the potential to benefit the drivers of sleeper berth trucks, according to a new analysis released by the American Transportation Research Institute on Aug. 28.

August 28, 2018
Government, Business

RIDOT Asks for Dismissal of ATA Truck Tolls Lawsuit

Rhode Island is seeking a dismissal of a lawsuit over its new truck-tolling program, asking a federal court to intervene.

August 28, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

FRA Awards $203 Million for Positive Train Control Installation

The Federal Railroad Administration recently awarded more than $200 million to support 28 projects that aim to deploy positive train control systems in 15 states.

August 28, 2018
Government, Business

Elaine Chao, Local Leaders Announce INFRA Grant in Northern Kentucky

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao joined local lawmakers in her home state of Kentucky in celebrating a recently awarded federal grant that will be used to improve an interchange linking two interstates.

August 27, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

South Dakota Approves 35 Grants for Local Bridge Improvements

The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved 35 bridge improvement grants totaling more than $1.3 million.

August 27, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant Convenes ‘Extraordinary Session’ on Infrastructure Funding

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant recently called for a special legislative session to discuss infrastructure funding solutions.

August 22, 2018
Business, Safety

ATRI Launches Industry Issues Survey

Trucking industry representatives now can submit their concerns to the American Transportation Research Institute. The nonprofit research organization launched its 2018 Top Industry Issues Survey on Aug. 21.

August 21, 2018
Government

I-84 Widening Project in Connecticut Set to Open Ahead of Schedule

The Interstate 84 widening project in Waterbury, Conn., which has been going on since 2015, is on track to open one year ahead of schedule.

August 20, 2018