The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program has officially taken effect.
October 1, 2020DOT News Updates
Self-Driving Car Bill Reintroduced in House Minus Biggest Backer
Legislation that would allow carmakers to sell as many as 100,000 self-driving vehicles per year in the U.S. is being reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, but one of its biggest cheerleaders is staying on the sidelines until next year.
September 23, 2020USDOT IG Nominee Eric Soskin Affirms Investigative Role
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation’s internal watchdog division told senators that if confirmed he would pursue investigations without bias.
August 6, 2020DOT Funds Four New University Transportation Centers
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $4.9 million in funding has been awarded to support four new University Transportation Centers.
August 4, 2020DOT Releases Policy Document on Emerging Tech Engagement
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on July 23 unveiled guidelines that technology innovators can follow to help them engage with the federal government as they develop new projects.
July 23, 2020Transportation Funding Bill Set for US House Floor Consideration
Legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation and its agencies will be considered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives before the end of July.
July 23, 2020DOT Finalizes Transportation Self-Governance Program for Tribes
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule to create the Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program.
June 5, 2020Carmakers Pledge 5 Million ‘Talking Cars’ in FCC Airwaves Bid
The U.S. auto industry will deploy millions more wireless systems to help prevent traffic collisions if the Federal Communications Commission abandons a proposal that would take away most of the radio frequencies reserved to carry those signals, according to an industry trade association.
April 23, 2020DOT Opens Funding Opportunity for University Transportation Centers
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a competitive grant solicitation that makes nearly $5 million available as part of its University Transportation Centers program.
March 31, 2020DOT’s Elaine Chao Announces $8.9 Million in Grants for Tribal Nations
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao recently announced that $8.9 million in grant funding will be dedicated to improving highway safety in tribal lands.
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