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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

Senate Democrats Debut Infrastructure Plan That Would Reverse Elements of GOP Tax Overhaul

Less than a month after President Donald Trump unveiled his infrastructure proposal, Senate Democrats released an infrastructure plan of their own.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 7, 2018
Government, Logistics

New York Bans Truck Movement In Preparation for Winter Storm

The New York State Department of Transportation has banned buses and tractor-trailers from traveling on various routes in the eastern portion of the state as the region braces for a potent snowstorm.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 7, 2018
Government, Technology, Equipment

Lawmakers Seek ELD Waiver Extension for Livestock Haulers

Several lawmakers are calling for an extension of the electronic logging device waiver granted to livestock haulers, who were given temporary reprieve from the mandate in late December.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 7, 2018
Government, Safety

41 People Earn ARTBA Safety Certification So Far in 2018

Some 41 people have earned the American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s safety certification designed for transportation project professionals so far in 2018.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 7, 2018
Government

Hawaii Senate Confirms New HDOT Director, Deputy Director

Hawaii’s Senate confirmed new leaders for the state’s Department of Transportation.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2018
Government

Utah House Passes Bill Giving Transportation Commission More Freedom to Toll

The Utah House of Representatives passed a bill that grants the state transportation commission freedom to establish tolls on all roads.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2018
Government, Business

Ronald Batory Sworn In as FRA Chief

Two weeks after Ray Martinez was confirmed to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Ronald Batory was sworn in as Federal Railroad Administration chief.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 2, 2018
Government

Chao Hints Document Will Flesh Out Infrastructure Plan

WASHINGTON — Transportation leaders should look forward to a document coming out in the next few days that will provide additional details about President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2018
Government

ATRI Report Offers Guidelines for Freight Plans

The American Transportation Research Institute released a report outlining the best practices for freight planning at the state level Feb. 27.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2018
Government

Illinois’ Tepid Infrastructure Grade a Product of Funding Neglect, ASCE Leader Says

Illinois’ recent score of a C- on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ infrastructure scorecard signals underinvestment from elected officials, according to Darren Olson, chairman of the report card study.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 27, 2018