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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.


GovernmentBusiness

A Big Bump in the Road for Roads, Bridges Funding

President Joe Biden is pledging to continue to promote his domestic agenda stuck in Congress, despite last week's setback that saw the House of Representatives postpone action on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 4, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Biden Signs Short-Term Highway Extension

Funding authority for the countrys highway networks remains active as a result of President Joe Biden signing an extension of a law central to federal surface transportation policies.

October 4, 2021
Government

Transportation Stakeholders Press Congress on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

To guarantee long-term funding for the countrys freight and passenger mobility systems, transportation stakeholders are urging Congress to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure measure.

September 30, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Lawmakers, Stakeholders Press for Port Infrastructure Funds

WASHINGTON Funding included in a $3.5 trillion budget bill meant to improve conditions at the countrys commercial ports is backed by congressional transportation leaders, the Biden administration and industry stakeholders.

September 30, 2021
GovernmentSafety

Colorados Central 70 Project Receives Federal Boost

A highway project vital to the flow of freight and commuters in Colorado will receive additional federal backing, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced recently.

September 28, 2021
GovernmentTechnologyAutonomous

Freight Groups Press Biden Administration on AV Policy

Freight stakeholders are calling on the U.S. Department of Transportation to proceed with implementing a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle technology.

September 27, 2021
Government

House Transportation Reps in GOP Press for Truck Parking

WASHINGTON With the U.S. House scheduled to consider key aspects of President Joe Bidens infrastructure agenda this week, a group of Republican lawmakers continues to advocate for additional access to truck parking. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

September 27, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Short-Term Extensions Possible for Highway Law, Government Funding

WASHINGTON With less than a week before the nations premier highway law expires and funding for most of the federal government comes to a halt, Congress is likely to adopt short-term legislative extensions.

September 23, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

FMCSA Nominee Meera Joshi Promotes Autonomous Techs Safety Potential

WASHINGTON Autonomous technology meant to enhance freight connectivity could transform the countrys commercial landscape and improve safety, President Joe Bidens nominee to oversee trucking regulations told a U.S. Senate panel Sept. 22.

September 23, 2021
GovernmentSafety

USDOT Announces Aid for California Highway Project, INFRA Support

A key corridor in Orange County, Calif., is the recent recipient of additional federal funding assistance to expand highway access in the region, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced recently.

September 20, 2021