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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


Government

Senate Chairman Roger Wicker Unveils Rural Transportation Bill

Sen. Roger Wicker introduced a bill that would set up a program to assist rural communities that want to take advantage of DOT financing tools for infrastructure projects.

May 29, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Democrats Push Pandemic Aid, Highlight Infrastructure Package

House Democrats signaled the potential for unveiling a comprehensive infrastructure measure in the near-term as they continue to push Senate leaders to consider a pandemic relief bill that would provide $15 billion for highway programs.

May 28, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

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

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
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
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel

Despite Lower Gas Prices, AAA Expects Fewer Travelers This Memorial Day Weekend

The coronavirus pandemic has undermined road travel data, but anecdotal information points to fewer drivers likely to take to the road for Memorial Day weekend, AAA announced.

May 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Trump Transportation Nominees Finch Fulton, Diana Furchtgott-Roth Advance to Senate Floor

Nominees for senior-level posts at the U.S. Department of Transportation were approved by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 20.

May 20, 2020
GovernmentSafety

Senate Committee Advances FMCSA Safety Grants Bill

Legislation aimed at facilitating financial assistance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was easily approved by a Senate panel on May 20.

May 20, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Infrastructure Funding in Limbo as House, Senate Weigh Options

The leadership for Senate Republicans and House Democrats announced differing legislative strategies during an economic and health crisis that has prompted several transportation stakeholders to urge emergency assistance.

May 19, 2020
Government

National Transportation Week Came and Went With No Infrastructure Deal

President Donald Trump proclaimed May 10-16 to be National Transportation Week. Now that it's over, are we any further along on an infrastructure plan? Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

May 18, 2020