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Eleanor Lamb

Staff Reporter

@eleanorannlamb

Eleanor Lamb started working as a staff reporter for Transport Topics in July 2017. She covers a variety of issues, including state and local government affairs, infrastructure funding and trucking research. Her work has taken her all over the country. Two favorite destinations are Kansas City, Mo., and Boulder City, Nev. She regularly appears on Transport Topics Radio.


Government, Business, Safety

Wisconsin Issues $160 Million in Transportation Aid to Local Agencies

Wisconsin officials recently announced the distribution of $160.2 million in financial assistance for transportation purposes to municipalities across the state.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 19, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Kentucky Leaders Approve Funds to Help Freight Movement at River Ports

In order to facilitate freight movement, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $500,000 in grants to support critical repair and equipment replacement efforts at five river ports.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 19, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Federal Officials Tackle Congestion at Ports

A group of federal transportation representatives held a roundtable discussion with local leaders and supply chain executives July 15 to discuss congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 16, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

DOT Officials Offer Overview of Automated Vehicle Testing

Commercial trucking operations are included in the slew of connected and automated vehicle testing activities the federal government is currently pursuing.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 16, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Minneapolis City Council Committee OKs Amended Truck Parking Ban

The Minneapolis City Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee on July 14 voted in favor of amendments introducing gradual fines, to accompany a proposed ban on truck parking in the city.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 15, 2021
Government, Fuel

States’ Road Usage Charge Programs May Offer Model for Federal System, Experts Say

Road usage charge initiatives at the state level can offer models for a federal program, which should be formulated sooner rather than later, according to experts gathered at a transportation funding event.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 14, 2021
Government, Business

Federal Infrastructure Agreement Could Boost Construction, Experts Say

State lawmakers have been active in pursuing bills to support infrastructure work, but the construction market could see a further boost if federal leaders can agree on a legislative package, according to transportation experts.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 13, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

TRB Panelists Talk Automated Trucking’s Implications on Driver Shortage, Safety

Automated trucking applications, particularly in the longhaul sector, have the potential to help alleviate some of the strains associated with the industrywide driver shortage, a panel of experts told researchers.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 12, 2021
Government, Business

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Laws to Combat Employee Misclassification

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a legislative package meant to protect workers and employers from unlawful misclassification.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 12, 2021
Government, Business

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Begins Term as Chair of Governors Association

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was recently elected chairman of the National Governors Association, which has prioritized economic recovery as the country continues to climb out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 9, 2021