Senior Democrats in the Senate are pressing for transportation safety enhancements as the White House celebrated the anniversary of a $1 trillion infrastructure law’s enactment.
November 16, 2022Infrastructure
Government, Safety 
Nearly 43,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years, Sens. Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal said in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (L.M. Otero/The Associated Press)
Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives as White House Celebrates IIJA
Nearly 43,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years, Sens. Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal said in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (L.M. Otero/The Associated Press) Government, Business, Safety 
The sectors Biden outlined included the high-speed internet industry, major construction operations and fields related to electric vehicles and batteries as well as the electric grid. (stevecoleimages/Getty Images)
USDOT, White House Promote Infrastructure Workforce
The sectors Biden outlined included the high-speed internet industry, major construction operations and fields related to electric vehicles and batteries as well as the electric grid. (stevecoleimages/Getty Images)The Biden administration recently launched initiatives designed to connect individuals with careers associated with infrastructure.
November 10, 2022 Government
Utah Receives $800,000 Grant to Assess 40 Bridges on I-84
Utah is receiving an $800,000 federal grant to determine how to repair or rebuild 40 at-risk bridges along a rural freight corridor.
November 2, 2022 Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA 
Map of Gooding Bridge over Lake Marion. (Google Maps)
South Carolina Seeks I-95 Bridge Replacement Funds
Map of Gooding Bridge over Lake Marion. (Google Maps)The South Carolina Department of Transportation has applied for a $161 million federal grant to replace the Interstate 95 bridges over Lake Marion.
October 11, 2022 Government 
Construction takes place on a new bridge that will replace an aging span in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Glen Richard/Getty Images)
White House Announces $60 Billion for Roads, Bridges
Construction takes place on a new bridge that will replace an aging span in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Glen Richard/Getty Images)Nearly $60 billion in new federal funds will be dedicated to repair surface transportation corridors nationwide, the Biden administration announced Oct. 11.
October 11, 2022 Government 
Nearly half of the funding in the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will be made available through the U.S. Department of Transportation. (U.S, Department of Transportation)
Governors Group Updates Online Infrastructure Funding Tracker
Nearly half of the funding in the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will be made available through the U.S. Department of Transportation. (U.S, Department of Transportation)The National Governors Association has updated its online tracker for federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds to help states and municipalities better navigate through 370 programs to access requirements and apply for grants.
October 7, 2022 Government 
A UPS driver makes a delivery during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
House Transportation Leader Praises Trucking Workforce
A UPS driver makes a delivery during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)The trucking workforce’s contributions during the pandemic were again recognized by the chairman of the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives.
September 29, 2022 Government 
Democrats are highlighting infrastructyure progress, and Republicans are proposing platforms for enhanced supply chain connectivity ahead of the midterm elections in November. (tupangato/Getty Images)
Democrats, Republicans Tout Infrastructure Ahead of Midterm Elections
Democrats are highlighting infrastructyure progress, and Republicans are proposing platforms for enhanced supply chain connectivity ahead of the midterm elections in November. (tupangato/Getty Images)With midterm elections season in full swing, Democrats and Republicans are promoting infrastructure proposals as they each pursue control of Congress.
September 29, 2022 Government, Business, Safety 
Carper (left) and Capito by Senate Environment & Public Works Committee via YouTube
IIJA Rollout Prompts Partisan Views at Senate Committee
Carper (left) and Capito by Senate Environment & Public Works Committee via YouTubeThe Republican leader on the Senate highway policy panel took aim at funding guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation as Democrats continue to tout the distribution of grants from the $1 trillion infrastructure law.
September 22, 2022 Government, Safety, Logistics 
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (left) toured the Madawaska International Bridge replacement project site Aug. 15. (Office of Gov. Janet Mills)
Work Progresses on Two Projects at Maine-Canada Border
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (left) toured the Madawaska International Bridge replacement project site Aug. 15. (Office of Gov. Janet Mills)Construction continues moving forward to replace a new bridge and revamped port of entry connecting Maine and Canada to save trucks from a long detour due to load restrictions on an aging 100-year-old bridge.
September 13, 2022