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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, Safety

FHWA Issues $500,000 in Emergency Relief Funds to Vermont

Vermont will receive $500,000 in federal funding to repair roads and bridges that have been damaged by heavy rain and flooding.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 26, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Los Angeles Feasibility Study Will Look at Congestion Pricing

Los Angeles has joined the metropolitan areas that are exploring congestion pricing systems.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 25, 2019
Government, Technology, Autonomous

NHTSA Extends Comment Window on Draft Test Procedures for ADAS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is extending the comment period for members of the public to offer feedback on draft research test procedures to assess certain types of advanced driver assistance systems.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Partnership With Mobileye

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced a partnership with the autonomous vehicle technology company Mobileye to create a pilot program focused on advanced driving systems.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
Government, Business

Connecticut House Democrats Propose Trucks-Only Tolls for Transportation Funding

Leading Democratic lawmakers in the Connecticut House of Representatives have responded to Gov. Ned Lamont’s transportation investment plan with a proposal to toll only trucks.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Industry Stakeholders React Positively to Biden's Infrastructure Plan

Industry stakeholders say 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion investment plan in the nation’s infrastructure network is a good step.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

New BUILD Grants Address Freight Movement Needs

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s latest round of BUILD discretionary grants includes projects that specifically address key freight routes.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
Government, Business

Atlanta Mayor Announces Leader, Plan for City’s DOT

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced a commissioner and a comprehensive plan for her city’s transportation department.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 18, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Support Women in Trucking

Lawmakers in the Senate and House of Representatives have introduced legislation that would support women in the trucking industry.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2019
Government, Safety

FRA Proposal Calls for State Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Plans

The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a proposed rule that would require states to develop highway-rail grade crossing action plans — or update the action plans they have.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019