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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 what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

China’s Air Travel Rebound Stalls on Lack of Leisure Demand

A recovery in demand for flights within China is stuck at about 45% of pre-coronavirus levels as people continue to shun leisure trips after the outbreak.

April 21, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Border Restrictions Extended; Trucking Remains Exempt

The Department of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøland Security recently extended travel restrictions that apply to the Canadian and Mexican borders to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

April 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Special Freight Railcars Could Travel at High Speeds, Federal Researchers Show

For at least the past decade, America’s railroads have been toying with the notion of freight trains moving at speeds approaching some passenger bullet trains.

April 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo Calls for Federal Coordination of Supply Chain for COVID-19 Tests

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for federal coordination of the supply chain to make COVID-19 testing more widely accessible to states.

April 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

FRA Announces $311 Million in Funding Availability

More than $311 million in funding is available for projects designed to improve freight and passenger rail connectivity, federal railroad regulators announced this month.

April 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuelBreaking News

Oil Price Turns Negative in Historic First; Diesel’s Decline Continues

The price of oil dropped to its lowest level in history April 20, sinking into negative pricing as oil supplies are beginning to overwhelm the globe’s storage capacity.

April 20, 2020
Government

With Truckers, Trump Pushes Big Infrastructure Funding

President Donald Trump, while honoring the nation's truck drivers for their roles in the fight against COVID-19, also used the White House celebration to push for a major infrastructure package. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

April 20, 2020
GovernmentSafety

ASCE Releases Infrastructure Grades for Mississippi, Maryland

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the American Society of Civil Engineers virtually released infrastructure report cards for Mississippi and Maryland, both of which reflected improved overall scores.

April 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Drivewyze Expands Rest Area Parking Notifications

Drivewyze announced it expanded its notifications of temporary rest area parking to include Arizona, Virginia and Ohio.

April 20, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Trump, Congress Near Deal on Small Business, Hospital Aid

The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement April 20 on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.

April 20, 2020