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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 Leader McConnell Implores Swift Action on Federal Funding Process

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urged the chamber’s funding leaders to proceed quickly with measures that would guarantee funding for federal agencies through the next fiscal year that starts Oct. 1.

September 12, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

YRC’s Darren Hawkins Questions Tolling’s Viability at House Hearing

WASHINGTON — As policymakers evaluate viable long-term approaches to fund the country’s transportation network, a trucking industry executive warned against relying on tolling.

September 11, 2019
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Cities Need ‘Sophisticated Urban Freight Policies,’ Report Says

Officials aiming to facilitate the flow of freight amid advancements in autonomous vehicle technologies need policies designed to reduce the frequency of freight trips while enhancing safety, a new report by the National Association of City Transportation Officials concluded.

September 10, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US House Approves DERA Grants Legislation

Legislation that would reauthorize a grant program meant to improve air quality by reducing diesel emissions was advanced by the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 9.

September 10, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Congress Kicks Off Fall Quarter Amid Growing Traffic Woes Nationwide

Hawaii ranked 47th among states in a recent survey of highway performance, surpassing only Rhode Island, Alaska and New Jersey. Among metropolitan centers, Honolulu is part of a long list that of cities that endures chronic traffic congestion. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

September 9, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Congressional Committees to Examine Transportation Funding, Security

Congress’ first week back from its August recess will feature hearings examining funding options for highway projects and security conditions across the aviation landscape.

September 6, 2019
GovernmentSafety

Infrastructure Funding Policy Looms Over Congressional Fall Schedule

A recent report detailing the country’s congestion woes prompted the top transportation lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives to again urge colleagues to legislate on comprehensive infrastructure policy when they return to Washington after a five-week summer break.

September 5, 2019
GovernmentSafetyFuel

Reason Foundation: North Dakota Tops Highway Performance List; New Jersey Ranks Last

North Dakota’s infrastructure, congestion levels and safety record propelled the state to the top spot in a recent report that chronicled the performance of highway systems nationwide.

September 3, 2019
GovernmentTechnologySafety

FRA Announces $244 Million in Grant Availability

More than $244 million in grants is available for projects that improve safety, efficiency and reliability, federal railroad regulators announced this month.

August 19, 2019
Government

USDOT Appoints Mala Parker Acting Deputy Administrator of FHWA

Mala Parker’s portfolio at the Federal Highway Administration will include the role of acting deputy administrator, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Aug. 15.

August 16, 2019