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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.

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Elaine Chao Reiterates Trump Administration’s Focus on Rural Corridors

WASHINGTON — The country’s vast network of freight and commuter corridors across rural areas are receiving newfound attention under the Trump administration, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao insisted during a meeting with senators March 4.

March 4, 2020
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Secretary Elaine Chao: USDOT Part of Government Plan to Address Coronavirus

WASHINGTON — A White House task force led by Vice President Mike Pence that is tackling the spread of the coronavirus is assisted by input from transportation officials, Secretary Elaine Chao reminded senators March 4.

March 4, 2020
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Trucking Industry Weighs In on DOT Freight Plan

Infrastructure investment and increased truck parking capacity are among the recommendations listed by freight haulers that participated in the Department of Transportation’s request for information on its National Freight Strategic Plan.

March 4, 2020
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Fiat Sales Boss Set to Leave After Settling Dispute Over SEC Probe

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s U.S. sales chief will leave next month after settling a dispute over how he was paid during a federal probe into the carmaker’s reporting practices.

March 4, 2020
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Maine Panel Recommends Hiking Road Funding

AUGUSTA, Maine — A commission tasked with solving Maine’s transportation funding shortfall will recommend an immediate infusion of between $20 million and $60 million while punting a range of possible solutions to the next Legislature.

March 4, 2020
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Electric Vehicle Industry Thriving in Southern California, Report Says

California already is a world leader in the embryonic electric vehicle industry but needs more government help to flourish, according to a new report from the Los Angeles Economic Development Corp.

March 4, 2020
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US Business Leaders Caution Against Overreacting to Virus

U.S. Chamber of Commerce officials and travel industry leaders urged businesses and consumers not to overreact to the spread of coronavirus and to take precautions while going about business as usual.

March 4, 2020
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S.D. Transportation Commission Announces $14 Million in Bridge Grants

The South Dakota Transportation Commission recently awarded 27 grants totaling $14 million to local government agencies to support bridge preservation and replacement efforts.

March 4, 2020
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Oil Clinches Gain After OPEC+ Committee Recommends Supply Cut

Oil advanced for a second day after an OPEC+ committee recommended a larger supply cut to offset lost demand from the spread of the coronavirus.

March 3, 2020
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Exxon Outlines Steps to Reduce Harmful Methane Emissions

NEW YORK — ExxonMobil on March 3 outlined how it is reducing the methane its operations release into the atmosphere, detailing its efforts as governments around the globe write new rules to regulate the harmful greenhouse gas.

March 3, 2020