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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, Business

IG Report Recommends Better Office Space Utilization at DOT

There is room for improvement in how officials across the U.S. Department of Transportation manage their office space, the departments inspector general determined in a recent report.

April 15, 2019
Government, Business

Road Builders Coalition Visits Washington in May to Push for Trust Fund Fix

The Transportation Construction Coalition of road builders and labor unions is scheduled to meet for its annual advocacy meeting in Washington next month to call for long-term funding for infrastructure projects nationwide.

April 12, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Senate Panel Advances Diesel Emissions Legislation

Legislation that aims to facilitate emissions reduction from diesel engines was easily approved April 10 by the committee that oversees surface transportation policy in the U.S. Senate.

April 11, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Reminds House Panel: White House Open to All Infrastructure Funding Options

WASHINGTON Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao reaffirmed the Trump White Houses desire to partner with congressional transportation leaders on an infrastructure policy package that would reflect the views of Democrats and Republicans.

April 10, 2019
Government, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

$59 Million in Vehicle Technologies Research Funding Available, Energy Department Announces

The Energy Department on April 3 announced that about $59 million is available for stakeholders seeking to develop projects that prioritize energy-efficient mobility systems, improve materials for powertrains, co-optimize advanced engine and fuel technologies, and create new mobility options.

April 10, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Boosting Safety a Priority for Next Highway Bill, House Democrats Say

WASHINGTON Enhancing safety programs with the goal of reducing roadway and pedestrian fatalities nationwide will be a priority for lawmakers writing the next highway policy bill, the top transportation authorizer in the U.S. House of Representatives said April 9.

April 9, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Introduces Biodiesel Tax Credit Legislation

Bipartisan legislation that would extend the biodiesel tax credit by two years was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 9, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Arlington Memorial Bridge Construction Greets Cherry Blossom Enthusiasts

The seasonal beauty of Washington's cherry blossoms contrasts with construction on one of America's most iconic bridges. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

April 8, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Senate Committee Approves NHTSA Nominee Heidi King

Heidi King took a step forward in her quest to become administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

April 5, 2019
Government

Rep. Rodney Davis: Fund Infrastructure Account Like a 401(k)

WASHINGTON How do you keep infrastructure projects funded in this country is the multitrillion-dollar question policymakers on Capitol Hill have yet to answer.

April 4, 2019