Latest News Updates From Eleanor Lamb

Eleanor Lamb

Staff Reporter

@eleanorannlamb

Eleanor Lamb was a staff reporter for Transport Topics from July 2017 to September 2021. She covered a variety of issues, including state and local government affairs, infrastructure funding and trucking research.


GovernmentBusinessSafety

Missouri DOT Progresses With I-70 Rocheport Bridge Replacement Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation is advancing work on a $240 million project to replace the Rocheport Bridge, a vital freight link that carries 3.6 million trucks per year.

February 2, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Freight Operations Resume in Snow-Smothered Northeast States

Freight operations in the Northeast are proceeding after a massive snowstorm walloped the region, resulting in temporary restrictions on commercial vehicle travel.

February 1, 2021
GovernmentSafety

Bridge NY Funding Key for Repairs and Resiliency, Experts Say

The funding recently directed to the Bridge NY program represents a positive step in helping repair the state’s aging system, according to infrastructure experts.

February 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Trucks Included in Maryland’s Updated Safety Plan

The 2021-2025 Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan, released Jan. 28, identifies strategies and actions meant to help eliminate fatalities on state roadways.

January 29, 2021
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

AV Holds Promise, But Lacks ‘Go Anywhere’ Ability, Panelists Say

Experts advised people to manage their expectations of automated vehicles for their traveling capabilities.

January 28, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Tutorials, Updated Datasets Among Upgrades Planned for FHWA Bridge Portal

The Federal Highway Administration will introduce tutorial videos, fix bugs and update datasets as part of a series of enhancements to its web portal that offers a wealth of data on bridges.

January 27, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Fleets Need to Have Contingency Plan for Emergencies, TRB Panel Says

Taking into account some of the myriad challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic, management experts offered a glimpse of future operational issues and shared recommendations for how to address them.

January 26, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Connecticut DOT Unveils $9.7 Billion Transportation Investment Plan

The Connecticut Department of Transportation released its $9.7 billion capital plan, which includes investments across various modes of transportation over the next five years.

January 25, 2021
BusinessTechnologyTop 50

E-Commerce Shaped by COVID-19 May Become New Normal, Experts Say

The online shopping trend hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic may signal a new normal for purchasing habits and shipping services, according to Adam Colon, director of operations at J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.

January 22, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oregon DOT Surveys Drivers Ahead of Local Road Usage Pilot

The Oregon Department of Transportation is in the process of determining whether interested Portland-area drivers are eligible to participate in a road usage pilot program.

January 22, 2021

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