SSR4A Grants: on October 30, USDOT announced a total of 297 grant recipients under the Safe Streets and Roads for All program, totaling $1.01 billion.

Grade Crossing Grants: On October 30, USDOT announced 91 grants totaling $1.24 billion under the Rail-Highway Grade Crossing Elimination program.

Possible L.A. Port Strike: Trains magazine reported yesterday that security guards at the Port of Los Angeles could go on strike as early as November 1. Although the guards are only 2 percent of the port workforce, other unionized workers would refuse to cross the picket line, paralyzing the port.

E-VTOL: The FAA gave Beta Technologies the first flight certificate allowing battery powered vertical take-off-and-landing technology to carry passengers over the U.S., says SmartCities Dive.

Gas tax holidays: In Indiana, the governor is expected to extend the gas tax holiday for another 30 days, says WSBT. But in North Carolina, citizens say that the savings from their tax holiday are not being passed on by service stations, and WCNC reports that the state Attorney General is investigating.

NYC Second Avenue Subway: On November 9 at 6:00 PM (EST), Eno and Hunter College’s Public Policy Institute are co-hosting a panel discussion in New York City to discuss the status of the Second Avenue Subway project — one of the most ambitious, expensive, and closely watched transportation projects in the U.S.. More than a century in the making, this new subway line offers important lessons about controlling costs, managing complex construction, and maintaining public support. The event will feature MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer, former Program Executive Bill Goodrich, Community Board Chair Adem Brija, and former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.  Eno’s principal researcher, Philip Plotch, will moderate.  For more information and to register for this free event (either in person or online), see https://www.roosevelthouse.hunter.cuny.edu/events/next-stop-harlem/