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RIDOT names Lew chief operating officer

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has named Shoshana M. Lew as the agency’s new chief operating officer. Lew most recently served as chief financial officer and assistant secretary for Budget and Programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). While in this role she oversaw staff members who developed and implemented USDOT’s budget and […]

April 4, 2017

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USDOT awards $1.9 billion in research, innovation grants to 14 small businesses

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $1.96 million to 14 U.S. small businesses through its Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program, an annual program aimed at tapping into “the power of small businesses” to create solutions to some of the department’s top challenges. The Volpe Center administers the SBIR program, which is mandated […]

March 22, 2017

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Trump budget proposal slashes USDOT by 13%, recommends ending TIGER Grants

President Donald Trump’s “blueprint” budget proposal is requesting $16.2 billion for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s discretionary budget, which is a 13-percent cut from the 2017 annualized figures. “The Budget request reflects a streamlined DOT that is focused on performing vital Federal safety oversight functions and investing in nationally and regionally significant transportation infrastructure […]

March 16, 2017

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BTS releases Transportation Statistics Annual Report 2016

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released the Transportation Statistics Annual Report 2016. This is the 21st edition of the report. Congress mandates the report to present “key transportation indicators along with an overview of the transportation system. The report includes details on passenger travel, freight movement, transportation and the […]

February 6, 2017

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Senate confirms Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation

The Senate has confirmed Elaine Chao as the next Secretary of Transportation in a 93-6 vote Jan. 31. She was sworn in the same day. Chao’s husband Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), voted “present.” Voting against Chao were Cory Booker (D-New Jersey), Kristen Gillibrand (D-New York), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Senate Minority […]

February 1, 2017

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Senate committee approves Chao’s nomination for Secretary of Transportation

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has approved the nomination of Elaine Chao for Secretary of Transportation. Her nomination will proceed to the full Senate once a hearing has been scheduled. Chao previously served as Labor Secretary under George W. Bush and as Deputy Transportation Secretary under George H.W. Bush. She is married […]

January 26, 2017

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Clemson receives $1.4 million to develop technology to eliminate traffic congestion

Clemson University received $1.4 million in startup financing from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the development of a new Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility that will practically make it possible to eliminate car accidents and travel busy roads without stopping for a traffic light, The Newsstand reports. Mashrur “Ronnie” Chowdhury, a civil engineering professor who is leading the new […]

January 25, 2017

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USDOT designates 10 automated vehicle proving grounds to test new tech

The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated 10 proving ground pilot locations as a means of encouraging “testing and information sharing” of automated vehicle technology. “The designated proving grounds will collectively form a Community of Practice around safe testing and deployment,” says Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “This group will openly share best practices for the safe […]

January 24, 2017

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NMSU receives 5-year grant from U.S. DOT to establish regional transportation research center

New Mexico State University received a five-year grant and nearly $2.5 million for the 2017 fiscal year from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s University Transportation Centers (UTCs) program to establish a regional transportation research center, the Las Cruces Sun-News reports. The university’s Civil Engineering Department is a member of the Transportation Consortium of South-Central States […]

January 19, 2017

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USDOT: Investment needed to improve transportation infrastructure up 3.4% to $836 billion

A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation finds there is a $836 billion investment backlog of projects needed for the country’s transportation infrastructure. “We have an infrastructure system that is fundamental to the nation’s economic health, and it needs greater attention and resources,” says Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “Improving our nation’s roads, bridges, […]

January 17, 2017

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USDOT establishes advisory committee on transportation automation

The U.S. Department of Transportation has formed a new advisory committee tasked with focusing on automation issues across the transportation industry, including automated vehicles and research, policy and regulations. The first meeting will be held Jan. 16. “During my time at the department, we have fostered some of the most significant technological changes to ever […]

January 13, 2017

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USDOT releases Beyond Traffic 2045 final report, names innovation centers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has released the final Beyond Traffic 2045 report emphasizing challenges the U.S. will face in the transportation sector through the year 2045. It’s no surprise the report shows the country’s current transportation system won’t be able to meet the demands of changes in technology, population and climate. “Beyond Traffic started a […]

January 12, 2017