https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cap-money.jpg14142121Jeff Davishttps://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.pngJeff Davis2025-10-17 16:03:182025-10-17 16:03:18Another Week With No Progress Towards Ending Shutdown
October 17, 2025 – At an Eno webinar last week, transportation advocates stressed the need for major policy shifts, stronger accountability, and smarter investment as Congress prepares to reauthorize the federal surface transportation law.
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pedestrian-safety.jpg14142121kferrellhttps://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.pngkferrell2025-10-17 15:57:472025-10-17 15:57:47Advocates Responding to Policy Changes and Preparing for Reauthorization
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October 17, 2025 – Despite the government shutdown, USDOT quickly resumed over $1 billion per day in grant reimbursements once its routine accounting pause ended.
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/new-york-fed.jpg14142121Jeff Davishttps://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.pngJeff Davis2025-10-17 15:15:142025-10-17 15:32:11Most USDOT Spending Back to Normal Levels Amidst “Shutdown”
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/united-states-capitol-1675540_1280-e1498241828742-2.jpg422750Jeff Davishttps://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.pngJeff Davis2025-10-17 09:29:532025-10-17 09:29:53Capitol Hill Events – Week of October 20, 2025
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Capitol-Building.jpg13962148kferrellhttps://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.pngkferrell2025-10-10 16:04:022025-10-10 16:04:02No End in Sight for Shutdown
October 10, 2025 – USDOT warned major transit agencies to improve safety and curb fare evasion or risk losing federal funds amid rising post-pandemic transit crime and funding uncertainty.
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/chicago-transit.jpg8281267kferrellhttps://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.pngkferrell2025-10-10 16:03:072025-10-10 16:06:42Transit Safety and Federal Funding: USDOT Puts Selected Transit Agencies on Alert Over Transit Safety Levels
October 10, 2025 – Amid the ongoing shutdown, the Senate confirmed 107 nominees – including four at USDOT – while several key transportation posts remain stalled due to political and procedural delays.
October 10, 2025 – Amid the shutdown, the Senate passed the FY2026 defense bill with the Coast Guard reauthorization included, prompting negotiations with the House on a final version.
https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/senate-chamber-edited.jpg533800Jeff Davishttps://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.pngJeff Davis2025-10-10 16:00:332025-10-10 16:20:45Senate Passes Coast Guard Authorization Bill as Add-On to NDAA
