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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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Virginia Board Approves I-81 Improvement Projects

Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board recently approved 31 projects for the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program.

October 23, 2019
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San Diego MTS Launches $12.5 Million Electric Bus Pilot Program

Transit officials in San Diego are rolling out a new $12.5 million pilot program to test the region’s first electric buses.

October 23, 2019
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Pemex Reduces Fuel Imports After Theft Crackdown

Petroleos Mexicanos imported less gasoline and diesel in the second quarter as its refineries produced more fuel and the government cracked down on fuel theft.

October 23, 2019
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DOT Announces Audit of FMCSA Oversight on Driver Disqualifications

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has initiated an audit of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s oversight of truck driver disqualifications.

October 23, 2019
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Pennsylvania’s Gas Politics Churn as Trump Embraces Industry

EXTON, Pa. — For a second time in three months, President Donald Trump is headed to Pennsylvania to promote his support for the natural gas industry, making clear that he sees his pro-industry policies as a boost to his chances of winning the battleground state.

October 23, 2019
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Colonial Pipeline Eyes Expansion for Nashville Jet Fuel Demand

The busiest U.S. fuel pipeline might expand jet fuel deliveries to respond to growing demand in Nashville.

October 23, 2019
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CN Reports Strong Q3 Earnings, but Officials Say Rail Volume is Dropping

Canadian National Railway joined the growing list of Class 1 railroads to report strong third-quarter financial results, and at the same time drive down costs by improving efficiency by adopting the principle of precision scheduling railroading.

October 22, 2019
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Federal Officials Highlight Disaster Mitigation Program

WASHINGTON — A Federal Emergency Management Agency official addressing a House transportation panel Oct. 22 touted a disaster mitigation program established last year.

October 22, 2019
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Labor Shortage Hits Denver Rush Hour With Light-Rail Cuts

The U.S. labor shortage is taking a toll on Denver’s rush hour.

October 22, 2019
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‘Multi-Year Plan’ Unveiled for Illinois Infrastructure

Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation have released the Multi-Year Plan, which dedicates $23.5 billion to infrastructure projects throughout the state.

October 22, 2019