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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

Rhode Island Targets Deficient Bridges This Construction Season

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is aiming to redress its high percentage of structurally deficient bridges during this construction season, according to agency spokesman Charles St. Martin.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 25, 2018
Government

USDOT Announces BUILD Program to Replace TIGER

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a replacement for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 23, 2018
Government, Business

Tennessee Law Prohibits State Funds From Supporting ELD Enforcement of Ag Haulers

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed a law April 18 that would prohibit state funds from being used to enforce electronic logging device regulations for certain agriculture-related hauls.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 19, 2018
Government, Business

Experts Recommend Composite Materials to Fulfill Infrastructure Needs

Using composite materials in construction could help offset the country’s multi-trillion dollar infrastructure deficit, according to various engineering experts who testified April 18 before a House subcommittee on research and technology.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 19, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

FHWA Offers $60 Million in Transportation Technology Grants

The Federal Highway Administration has made $60 million in grant money available for states and cities that are leading transportation-related technology projects.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 18, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Halts Transport of Explosives for Tennessee-Based Company

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has prohibited Rock City Stone Co., a Tennessee-based group, from commercially transporting explosives or hazardous materials.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 17, 2018
Government, Business

Mississippi House Speaker Proposes Diversions, Tax Swap to Fund Infrastructure

Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn presented an infrastructure funding plan April 12 that would divert money to transportation projects over the next several years.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 17, 2018
Government, Technology

FHWA Audits Utah DOT National Environmental Policy Act Compliance

Consistent communication between managers and staff members could benefit the Utah Department of Transportation as it executes National Environmental Policy Act responsibilities, according to a recent federal audit.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 17, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

Rhode Island Truck Tolls Delayed Until Late May

Rhode Island’s truck tolls have been postponed once again, this time until at least late May, a delay that is expected to cost $20 million in lost revenue.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 16, 2018
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Chao Stresses Continued Outreach to Ag Haulers on ELD, HOS Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will continue to meet with and host briefings geared toward livestock haulers who are discontent with the electronic logging device rule, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 12, 2018