AI and AV are the New Drivers of the Ever-Evolving Public Transit Future August 20, 2026 | Transit agencies are putting Artificial Intelligence to work today to boost efficiency, service delivery, security, and the overall rider experience.
Data Centers and Transportation Policy: New Technologies Encounter Old Infrastructure Questions August 20, 2026 | Grace Truslow The development of data centers reveals implications of artificial intelligence on land use, the electrical grid, and transportation construction labor.
Senate Hung Up on CR, AG Confirmation, Budget and NCAA Bill As Weekend Session Possible August 7, 2026 | Jeff Davis As of this writing, the Senate is close to an agreement to finish up for the month - but until...
Section 106 Rule Change Proposal Effect on Transportation Projects August 7, 2026 | Rebecca Higgins The proposed revisions to Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act would make sweeping changes to implementation of consultations on...
Trump Administration Safety Approach Varies Widely from Past Strategies August 7, 2026 | Rebecca Higgins A new Safety Strategy from the Trump Administration removes focus on road designs, speed reductions, pedestrians, and bicyclists, while the...
Acela NextGen: A Year in Review August 7, 2026 | Sohail Husain Amtrak's delayed Acela NextGen rollout initially restored capacity lost as the legacy fleet went past its shelf life, with the...
CBO Adds Clarity to Fuel Tax Forecasts August 7, 2026 | Jeff Davis CBO released a paper with new information on how they make their forecasts of gasoline and other excise tax receipts.
Permitting Reform Status: Still Waiting, Still Hopeful August 7, 2026 | Rebecca Higgins At a recent Eno webinar, panelists discussed the progress and prospects of Senate permitting reform legislation.
Autonomous Vehicles Regulatory Landscape Update August 7, 2026 | Grace Truslow As commercial autonomous vehicle deployments move forward without a federal framework from Congress, NHTSA and state and local governments are...
Delving into the Data on Transit System Security August 7, 2026 | Sean Rafferty FTA data shows cities have diverged sharply in dealing with post-pandemic surges in transit crime.
Senate Confirms Pre-Recess Nominee Package, 51-47 August 7, 2026 | Jeff Davis The Senate confirmed the last four pending Trump Administration nominees for senior transportation positions today.
