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GAO: FHWA needs to improve technical assistance for rail-highway crossing safety projects

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office finds that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) needs to improve its technical assistance for projects that would improve rail-highway crossing safety. In specific, the report said the agency’s technical assistance doesn’t include examples of trespassing-related pedestrian projects that may be eligible for funding.
High-speed rail in Texas in limbo after USDOT pulls funding

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

A move by the U.S. Department of Transportation to pull funding from a Texas high-speed rail project will shift the project to the private sector. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the move would save taxpayers money and allow Amtrak to focus on its existing services.
Alabama US-82 highway widening project complete

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

The US-82 widening project in Prattville is substantially complete, officials with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) said on April 11. The infrastructure improvement project has enhanced the highway for local and regional traffic. Funded by the Rebuild Alabama Act, the project expanded US-82 to four lanes between US-31 and SR-14. Officials estimated the project cost at nearly $38 million, funded by state gas tax proceeds.
Federal legislation introduced to combat organized retail, cargo theft

1 week ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation on April 10 designed to crack down on organized retail theft schemes, including cargo theft that harms the nation’s supply chain. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025, S. 1404, would bring together the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and state and local law enforcement agencies to create new ways to tackle organized theft and help recapture lost goods and proceeds.
Transportation Secretary applauds plan to restore maritime dominance

2 weeks ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said his department will help lead President Donald Trump’s vision restoring America’s maritime dominance through shipbuilding and revitalizing the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Duffy said he applauded the president’s vision.
Sullivan County International Airport enters final phase, Hochul says

2 weeks ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said construction on the Sullivan County International Airport in the Catskills is entering its final stage toward completion. The project will transform the airport into a state-of-the-art gateway to the Catskill Region with a modern, 15,000-square-foot, energy-efficient terminal facility. The project started in March 2023, and is expected to be complete this spring, Hochul’s office said.
Research to delve into truck parking at public rest areas

2 weeks ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

The American Transportation Research Institute said research into truck parking has resulted in a public truck parking dashboard showing every state’s public truck parking capacity at rest areas. The ATRI, in collaboration with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), surveyed state Departments of Transportation to generate the dashboard that shows not only how many parking spots are available, but also the rest area amenities and safety features.
Rinaldi appointed EVP of Gateway Development Commission

2 weeks ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

The former president of MTS’s Metro-North Railroad, Catherine Rinaldi, has assumed the position of executive vice president for the Gateway Development Commission (GDC). Officials said Rinaldi’s experience leading to of the busiest commuter rail systems in the country will help her in leading the GDC to delivering the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).
Senators introduce legislation ensuring infrastructure funding for Great Lakes

2 weeks ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to ensure the Great Lakes ports will received their fair share of exiting federal funding for infrastructure upgrades and repairs. U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) led the group in introducing the Securing Smart Investments in Our Ports Act that will address an imbalance in the way ports are funded.
New York starts work on $20.5M I-90 bridge replacement project

2 weeks ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Liz Carey

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Department of Transportation will start work on replacing a bridge over I-90 in Herkimer, NY. The $20.5 million project will replace the bridge over Mohawk Street with a new bridge that features under bridge lighting, a pedestrian sidewalk and improved riding surfaces. The current bridge is part of the Thruway system and is located just west of exit 30 on I-90.