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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.

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Highway Ton-Miles to Rise Almost 50% by 2045, USDOT Says

Freight-ton miles, the movement of one ton of freight for one mile,are expected to rise by almost 50% by 2045, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Jan. 10.

January 10, 2017
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Infrastructure Bill Expected in Summer, Rep. Graves Says

President-elect Donald Trumps massive infrastructure plan probablywill come sometime this summer, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) said at an aviation industry lunch in Washington.

January 10, 2017
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Texas Highways to Get Record Funding, Comptroller Estimate Shows

While most parts of Texas government are tightening their belts, the states highways and other transportation projects are getting a boost.

January 10, 2017
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Ambassador Bridge Owners Again Challenge Construction of New Bridge to Canada

The Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge, have raised yet another challenge to the construction of a rival bridge the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

January 9, 2017
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Paul Mattox Leaving Post as West Virginia's Transportation Secretary

Paul Mattox, who has served as West Virginia's transportation secretary since 2006, will return to the private sector as the governor-elect, Jim Justice, fills his cabinet with his own appointees, according to the West Virginia Metro News Network.

January 9, 2017
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New Mexico Border Towns Fear Trump's Disdain for Nafta Will Stall Trade Growth

A truck driver pauses at one of the few intersections in the border area of Santa Teresa, New Mexico,as he tries to navigate a narrow turn while transporting a giant wind turbine blade.

January 9, 2017
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Joe McGuinness, Former Franklin Mayor, Chosen to Lead Indiana DOT

Joe McGuinness has been tapped to take over as commissioner of Indianas Department of Transportation, leaving his post as mayor of Franklin, Indiana.

January 9, 2017
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Moving Shipments Decline

A downturn in long-distance moves by individuals, corporations and the military in 2016 is putting pressure on household goods movers and could spur a new round of industry consolidation and retrenchment, executives and industry officials said.

January 9, 2017
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Opinion: The Hidden Cost of Extended Idling

You dont have to be a diesel mechanic to know that extended idling is bad for business. Frequent or prolonged idling increases emissions, wastes fuel and puts unnecessary wear on your engine. Thats why, due in large part to increasingly strict emissions standards, the trucking industry has seen a dramatic increase in idle-reduction technologies.

January 9, 2017
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Editorial: Welcome to TRB

Twelve thousand people from around the world are so devoted to transportation, in all of its many forms, that they are traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to participate in the 96th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.

January 9, 2017