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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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Las Vegas Bridge Project Reaches Halfway Point

The Nevada Department of Transportation recently announced its connector bridge project in Las Vegas is halfway to completion.

November 12, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

13.5% of Vehicles Inspected During Brake Safety Week Placed Out of Service

About 13.5% of commercial motor vehicles inspected in the U.S. and Canada during 2019 Brake Safety Week in September were removed from roadways for brake-related violations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Nov. 12.

November 12, 2019
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Pemex Faces Payment Problems After Cyberattack Shut Down System

A ransomware attack that hit Mexico’s Petroleos Mexicanos is disrupting the company’s billing systems, according to people familiar with the situation.

November 12, 2019
Government

Amid Congressional Inaction on Highway Policy, USDOT Announces Infrastructure Grants

An impeachment inquiry in the U.S. House of Representatives and pressure to advance legislation to fund the federal government in fiscal 2020 are dominating the congressional agenda and shrinking the conversation about infrastructure policy. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 12, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Maryland-Virginia Partnership Will Rebuild American Legion Bridge

WASHINGTON — The governors of Virginia and Maryland have announced an agreement to rebuild and modernize the American Legion Bridge, which forms a vital link between the two states.

November 12, 2019
GovernmentSafety

Transportation Measures Find Success on State, Local Ballots

Voters resoundingly supported ballot measures that would boost state and local transportation funding during the recent election.

November 12, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

DOT Awards $900 Million in BUILD Grants

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has announced the latest recipients of the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development discretionary grants.

November 12, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

ASCE to Unveil Puerto Rico Report Card Nov. 12

The American Society of Civil Engineers announced it plans to unveil a report card on Nov. 12 on the status of Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, two years after significant aspects of the island’s infrastructure were damaged severely as a result of two hurricanes.

November 8, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s Transportation Plan Includes Tolls

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has released a transportation plan that would be funded in part by electronic tolls.

November 8, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Falls Amid Uncertainty Over Trade War, OPEC Supply Cuts

Oil fell as traders awaited more concrete signs that the U.S. and China are resolving their trade dispute, and amid concerns that OPEC and its partners won’t deepen output curbs to prevent a glut.

November 8, 2019