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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

White House, Congress Look to Infrastructure After COVID-19 Relief

The White House and decision-makers on Capitol Hill soon plan to turn their attention to matters of infrastructure and President Joe Biden’s promise to “build back better.” Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 8, 2021
Government

US Senators Introduce Flood Detection Bill

A group of senators recently introduced legislation that would establish a National Integrated Flood Information System.

March 5, 2021
Government, Business

Senators Debate Pandemic Aid Bill Amid Infrastructure Funding Proposals

Senate Democrats aim to advance a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief measure that includes aid for transportation corridors before expanded unemployment benefits expire March 14.

March 4, 2021
Government

Trottenberg Mum on Highway Funding Details

Polly Trottenberg, nominated to be deputy secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation, told senators March 3 she was unable to disclose details about the Biden administration’s highway-funding plans.

March 2, 2021
Government

Lawmakers, Stakeholders Spotlight Deficient Bridges, Infrastructure Funding Needs

Federal officials at the transportation committees plan to meet for hearings that examine concerns across the nation’s mobility grid. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 1, 2021
Government, Safety

US Lawmakers Introduce ‘Complete Streets’ Bill

A national program that promotes safety features for street designs recently was introduced by transportation policymakers.

February 26, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Biden Orders USDOT to Review Supply Chain

President Joe Biden has directed the Department of Transportation to conduct a review of the nation’s supply chain in the wake of challenges that arose during the earlier days of the coronavirus pandemic.

February 25, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Safety Is a Priority for Policymakers Pursuing Highway Bill

Transportation policymakers in Congress aiming to produce comprehensive highway legislation this year pledged to boost safety policies across the mobility grid.

February 25, 2021
Government

Climate Change to Dominate Highway Policy, Top Transportation Lawmakers Say

This year’s update of the nation’s premier highway policy law will focus heavily on climate change initiatives, Sen. Tom Carper and Rep. Peter DeFazio told state officials Feb. 24.

February 24, 2021
Government, Business

US House Transportation Leaders Press Biden for Ports Funding

The leadership of the transportation committee at the U.S. House of Representatives is calling on the White House to prioritize a fund used to back maintenance projects at the country’s ports.

February 23, 2021