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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

Las Vegas Bridge Project Reaches Halfway Point

The Nevada Department of Transportation recently announced its connector bridge project in Las Vegas is halfway to completion.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Maryland-Virginia Partnership Will Rebuild American Legion Bridge

WASHINGTON — The governors of Virginia and Maryland have announced an agreement to rebuild and modernize the American Legion Bridge, which forms a vital link between the two states.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Government, Safety

Transportation Measures Find Success on State, Local Ballots

Voters resoundingly supported ballot measures that would boost state and local transportation funding during the recent election.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Government, Business

DOT Awards $900 Million in BUILD Grants

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has announced the latest recipients of the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development discretionary grants.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s Transportation Plan Includes Tolls

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has released a transportation plan that would be funded in part by electronic tolls.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 8, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Kansas DOT Selects 22 Projects Through Cost Share Program

State leaders recently announced 22 projects have been selected as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program, which is meant to provide funding for transportation initiatives.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Operational Cost of Trucking Up 7.7%, ATRI Report Says

The costs associated with trucking have increased substantially, according to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 4, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Seattle DOT Launches Public Version of Roadwork Planning App

The Seattle Department of Transportation has launched a public version of dotMaps, its online tool to help travelers stay informed about construction projects and plan their routes.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 4, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Omnitracs Resolves ELD Disruption That Had Drivers Reverting to Paper Logs

Technology company Omnitracs announced its electronic logging devices that had experienced outages caused by an infrequent update to Global Positioning System operations are now functional.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 4, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 100

Washington Supreme Court Finds State Not at Fault for Skagit River Bridge Collapse

The Supreme Court of Washington has determined the Washington Department of Transportation cannot be held at fault for an interstate bridge collapse that occurred in 2013.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2019