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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

GovernmentBusiness

Lawmakers Commence Fiscal 2018 Funding Bill Negotiations

A fiscal 2018 funding bill being negotiated is expected to provide a viable vehicle this year for advancing a meal and rest break provision for truckers which proponents argue would improve safety and efficiency.

February 21, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Idaho Hack Less Severe Than Projections Indicated

A recent cyberattack targeting the Idaho Transportation Department did not jeopardize as many truckers personal information as originally feared, according to an agency spokesman

February 21, 2018
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Port Authority of N.Y.-N.J. to Dedicate $44 Million to Hudson River Tunnel Project

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey voted on Feb. 15 to dedicate $44 million to the multibillion dollar Hudson River tunnel project.

February 21, 2018
Government

California Transportation Commission Announces $173 Million for Local Projects

The California Transportation Commission recently awarded a series of grants to local and regional agencies through the Road Repair Accountability Act of 2017.

February 20, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Price Declines 3.6瞽 a Gallon

The U.S. retail diesel average declined 3.6 cents to $3.027 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 20.

February 20, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Elaine Chao to Headline AASHTO Meeting, Senate Hearing

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will maintain the national conversation on infrastructure funding with a pair of high-profile events next week.

February 20, 2018
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Tennessee University Investigating Possible Research Misconduct in Glider Vehicle Testing

Officials at a Tennessee university are investigating allegations of possible research misconduct in connection with a glider vehicle emissions study that concluded glider vehicles with remanufactured engines do not pollute the air any more than heavy trucks with newer engines.

February 16, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomousTCA

How Cities in the San Francisco Bay Area Are Paving the Way for Our Autonomous Car Future

SAN FRANCISCO Within two to three years, bicyclists in Emeryville and Los Gatos will be able to download an app to get more green lights at intersections. Patients at the Veterans Administration Palo Alto Medical Center will be hopping on an autonomous shuttle for appointments.

February 16, 2018
GovernmentLogisticsTCA

Rhode Islands First Truck-Toll Gantry Installed on Route 95

The first of more than a dozen new Rhode Island truck-toll gantries now stands above Route 95 South in Exeter.

February 16, 2018
Government

Infrastructure Funding Policy Going to Move Pretty Fast, Inhofe Says

The Senate committee overseeing surface transportation policy already is crafting the framework for an infrastructure bill, Sen. James Inhofe told the Washington Examiner Feb. 15, a few days after the White House outlined principles of a $200 billion infrastructure proposal.

February 16, 2018