Aerial drones are emerging as a way to help solve challenges associated with last-mile deliveries in a number of conditions and environments.
January 13, 2020Transportation Compliance News
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.
Oil Holds Biggest Weekly Loss Since July on Easing Gulf Tension
Oil was steady after the biggest weekly drop since July as an easing of geopolitical tension in the Middle East turned attention back to a flood of new supply set to hit the market this year.
January 13, 2020Metropolitan Leaders Discuss Congestion Pricing Challenges, Solutions
WASHINGTON Transportation leaders identified outreach and education as tools that can help bridge the trust gap between communities and congestion pricing.
January 13, 2020Metropolitan Planners Encouraged to Go Out in the Field
WASHINGTON Planning organizations can better grasp transportation needs by hearing from a wide array of industry representatives and visiting communities that are affected by freight movement, according to planning experts.
January 13, 2020FHWA Extends Comment Period on Bridge Inspections Proposal
The Federal Highway Administration has announced it is extending the period for public comment on its proposed rule to improve oversight of U.S. bridge inspections by incorporating a risk-based approach and encouraging the use of such technological advancements as unmanned aerial systems and sonar.
January 13, 2020Pete Buttigieg Releases $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Pete Buttigieg has become the latest presidential candidate to release a comprehensive infrastructure plan, announcing his $1 trillion Building for the 21st Century plan Jan. 10.
January 10, 2020Trucking Backs Trump Proposal to Streamline Environmental Reviews for Infrastructure
The trucking industry and other stakeholders are backing a White House proposal to streamline the environmental approval process for infrastructure projects.
January 10, 2020Oregon DOT Appoints Leaders for Office on Mobility, Project Delivery
The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced three leaders to steer its newly formed Office of Urban Mobility and Mega Project Delivery.
January 10, 2020Oil Set for Biggest Weekly Loss Since July as Mideast Risk Eases
Oil is headed for its biggest weekly loss since July as the prospect of an immediate confrontation between the U.S. and Iran abated, allaying fears of disruption to Middle East energy supplies.
January 10, 2020US Adds 145,000 Jobs; Unemployment Holds at 3.5%
WASHINGTON U.S. employers downshifted their hiring in December, adding 145,000 jobs as consumer spending appeared to aid gains in the retail and hospitality sectors.
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