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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government

EPA Plans Proposal for Reducing NOx Emissions by 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency said Dec. 20 that it is beginning work on a proposed rule that would set new standards to reduce oxides of nitrogen for heavy-duty engines beginning model year 2024, the same year a provision kicks in for the agency’s heavy-duty Phase 2 greenhouse-gas program.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
December 20, 2016

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Greg Hewitt of DHL Express considers whether the trucking industry is prepared for a greener future.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Pennsylvania Transportation Planners Identify Critical Freight Corridors

The Lehigh Valley Transportation Study committee has approved a list of six regional roads that it believes are worthy of the critical urban freight corridor designation in the federal government's new National Highway Freight Network.

Andrew Wagaman | The Morning Call (Allentown, Pa.)
December 20, 2016
Government

Tennessee Gov. Haslam Delays Road Funding Plan as GOP Lawmakers Seek Options

Gov. Bill Haslam said Dec. 19 he is very ready to present his long-awaited transportation-funding recommendations but has delayed them for now at the request of some fellow Republicans in the General Assembly who want to explore their own funding ideas.

Andy Sher | Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times/Free Press
December 20, 2016
Government

Minnesota Awaits Result of National Push for Transportation Spending

WASHINGTON — President-elect Trump’s pledge to spend billions of dollars on new road and bridge projects could dramatically reshape Minnesota’s transportation priorities, potentially bringing private investment to finance massive public works projects.

Allison Sherry | Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
December 19, 2016
Government

Mayors Reach Out to Trump Administration for January Event

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has invited top-level Trump administration officials to address their group at their January meeting in Washington.

December 19, 2016
Government

Canadian Carriers Pessimistic About Trucking Market in Early 2017

Fewer motor carriers in Canada are feeling confident about the trucking market over the next three months, according a survey released by the Ontario Trucking Association on Dec. 16.

December 19, 2016
Government, Business

Trump's Infrastructure Splurge Would Collide With Skilled Labor Crunch

President-elect Trump proposes to rebuild U.S. roads, bridges, ports and other public works projects with a $1 trillion infrastructure investment plan as the country faces a shortage of skilled laborers. 

Richard Cowan | Reuters
December 19, 2016
Business, Government

Virginia Port Authority Foreign-Trade Zone Now Crosses Into North Carolina

Talk of foreign-trade zones is enough to make some folks’ eyes glaze over, but if your business involves moving stuff in and out of ports, FTZs can be a big deal.

Robert McCabe | The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot
December 19, 2016
Editorial, Government, Business, Safety

Editorial: End Scene, 2016

That’s a wrap for a year that has been very eventful, but probably won’t be remembered fondly by many.

December 19, 2016
Government, Business

Toll Supporters See Opportunity in Trump Infrastructure Pledge

If President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to tap private investors to build infrastructure projects over the next 10 years is adopted by Congress, new tolling facilities are likely to take off along busy freight corridors, tolling proponents and several transportation groups said in recent interviews with Transport Topics.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 19, 2016