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New Jersey awards nearly $984K in eMobility grants

5 days ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Melina Druga

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection recently awarded $983,950 in eMobility planning grant program grants The grants will help transportation management associations, nonprofit, public-private partnerships established to partner with businesses and local government to provide commuter information and services, to work with partner communities to develop solutions that help alleviate traffic congestion and connect residents to jobs, educational opportunities, medical services,...
Duration Capital Partners invests in Kansas logistics company

5 days ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Melina Druga

Duration Capital Partners, a New York-based investment firm focused on long-term investments in North American transportation infrastructure, recently purchased a minority stake equity investment of Watco Companies, a Kansas-based transportation service and logistics company, for more than $600 million. “This investment is a testament to the strength of our partnership with Watco,” Josh Connor, Duration co-CEO, said.
Entire Metrorail system operating in Automatic Train Operation

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Melina Druga

The entire Metrorail system is now operating in Automatic Train Operation (ATO). “This is a major milestone for Metro, and it has been a long time coming,” Randy Clarke, Metro General Manager and CEO, said. “I want to thank the team for their dedication and commitment to making this happen. This is a win for customers and staff who will experience safer, more reliable rides. Meanwhile, Metro is saving money as ATO is more cost efficient.” ATO controls a train’s acceleration, deceleration and speed.
Construction begins on Newark airport train station project

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Melina Druga

Construction recently began on a $160 million project to add a new entry point to the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station served by AirTrain Newark, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT rail. “This station project is about more than transit – it’s about fairness,” Rick Cotton, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive director, said.
I-255 opens six weeks ahead of schedule, saves roughly $10M

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Melina Druga

Interstate 255 from Illinois 157 to Illinois 15 in St. Clair County recently reopened more than six weeks ahead of schedule, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), saving an estimated $10 million. The interstate closed Feb. 1 and was schedule to have a project completion date of July 31. The $65.4 million project rehabilitated and resurfaced approximately 3.5 miles of I-255 in both directions. It is the second of five phases to repair and improve I-255.
Supply chain company opens new West Virginia facility

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Melina Druga

Pennsylvania-based A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), a asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions provider, recently opened a new less-than-truckload (LTL) service facility in Bridgeport, W.Va. The new, 3.3 acres facility features 24 LTL service center doors. “The Bridgeport facility is an important addition to our growing network, as it gives us the ability to service West Virginia with increased capacity and flexibility,” John Luciani, Pyle COO of LTL Solutions, said.
U.S DOT streamlines noncompliant automated vehicle exemption process

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a release on Friday that noncompliant Automated Vehicles will not have to wait years for approvals to operate on U.S. roads. Duffy said he was directing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to accelerate the development of automated vehicles by streamlining Part 555 of the exemption process.
BART adopts balanced budget, avoiding service cuts for one more year

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board of Directors in Oakland, Calif., adopted a balanced budget for FY 2026 avoiding service cuts for one more year, officials said. The budget will help the agency provide safe, clean and frequent service, officials said, in the face of a fiscal cliff next year that could have dire consequences on the agency’s ability to provide transit services.
Changes made to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development leadership

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Melina Druga

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently made changes to its leadership, effective today. DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue will become DOTD executive counsel. Donahue has served as an attorney both in private practice and as a civil servant. He became secretary in 2024, having previously served as an attorney for DOTD in multiple capacities, as assistant attorney general and as a Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality environmental scientist.
Report: Traffic accidents decline in Pittsburgh for fourth year

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Melina Druga

Traffic crashes, fatalities and serious injuries have declined for the fourth consecutive year in Pittsburgh, according to the Pennsylvania Crash Information Tool’s latest data. “For the fourth year in a row, crashes, injuries, and fatalities are down,” Mayor Ed Gainey said. “That’s no accident — it’s because we’ve made safety a priority, especially for our most vulnerable neighbors. But we’re not done. High-severity crashes are still hitting the same streets and the same communities.