surface transportation News Updates

Government, Safety

Senate Commerce Panel OKs $78 Billion Highway Safety Bill

Legislation that would dedicate $78 billion over five years for freight, trucking and rail safety programs was advanced by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee June 16.

June 16, 2021
Government, Business

Stakeholders Push For Comprehensive Strategy, Funding for Freight Systems

WASHINGTON — A long-term strategy consisting of additional funding for freight programs should be among the provisions that members of Congress adopt when they consider a surface transportation policy bill in the 116th Congress, the association representing trade corridors told a Senate panel Feb. 26.

February 28, 2019