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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, Technology, Safety

Lawmakers Stress Highway Funding, but an Infrastructure Bill Remains Months Away

WASHINGTON — An infrastructure package will probably take a back seat to bills relating to the Federal Aviation Administration, farming and water resources, which will continue to dominate Congress’ attention in the coming months, according to Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.).

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 17, 2018
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Uniform Road Laws, Reduced Congestion Could Ease Interstate Trucking, Experts Say

WASHINGTON — Harmonization among states on road laws relating to capacity would vastly improve interstate trucking, according to industry experts.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 16, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Keeps All Options Open for Funding Infrastructure

The Trump administration still is sifting through a slew of financing mechanisms, from a vehicle miles traveled fee to a fuel tax, to bolster infrastructure funding, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who delivered keynote remarks May 14 to kick off Infrastructure Week.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 14, 2018
Government, Safety

Iowa DOT’s Five-Year Transportation Plan Targets Interstates, Bridges

Iowa Department of Transportation officials have unveiled a $3.4 billion plan to support roadway and bridge projects over the next five years.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 11, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Proposes Additional $125 Billion for N.Y. Infrastructure

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced May 8 that an additional $125 billion will go toward infrastructure investment over the next five years.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 9, 2018
Government, Business, Autonomous

FHWA Launches Nationwide Initiative on Highway Automation

The Federal Highway Administration will host a series of meetings throughout the remainder of the year that will bring government and private-sector representatives together over the topic of highway automation

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 9, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Boulder City Braces for New Interstate to Offset Tourist, Truck Traffic

The Boulder City, Nev., area will soon be home to a new interstate highway, according to Federal Highway Administration.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 8, 2018
Government, Business

I-95 Corridor Coalition, Delaware DOT to Pilot Mileage-Based User Fee

The I-95 Corridor Coalition and the Delaware Department of Transportation announced May 1 that they are leading a pilot study to examine the feasibility of a mileage-based user fee, or MBUF.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 4, 2018
Government, Safety

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Signs Law for Fee to Stabilize Highway Patrol Funding

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a law April 25 that would allow the director of the Arizona Department of Transportation to levy another fee on vehicles.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 27, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Road to Zero Group Announces Three More Safety Grant Winners

The Road to Zero Coalition announced three more recipients of the Safe System Innovation Grants on April 23.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 25, 2018