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House T&I Committee Holds Joint Hearing on Freight, Setting the Groundwork for Reauthorization

December 6, 2019/

Freight

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Strong Growth in Transportation Spending by States

December 6, 2019/

Funding & Finance

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By Robert Puentes

December 6, 2019 – According to a new report by the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) overall spending by states increased across the board in fiscal year 2019. The strongest growth rate last year came from transportation, even outpacing the growth in Medicaid.

Capitol Hill Events – Week of December 9, 2019

December 5, 2019//

Tuesday, December 10 – Senate Energy and Natural Resources – full committee hearing on the upcoming IMO low-sulfur fuel standard for marine fuels (witness list to be posted here) – 10:00 a.m., SD-366 Dirksen. Wednesday, December 11 – House Transportation and Infrastructure – full committee hearing on FAA certification of…

DOT Announces $423M of Bus Grants to 94 Recipients in 42 States and DC

November 25, 2019/

Appropriations, Buses, FY19

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By Jeff Davis

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Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Approved by House Committee

November 22, 2019/

Pipelines

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By Jeff Davis

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House T&I Approves Bill Regulating Overseas Aircraft Repair Facilities

November 22, 2019/

Aircraft, Airlines, Aviation Safety

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By Jeff Davis

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Trump Signs Law Funding Government Through Dec. 20, Canceling $7.6 Billion Highway Rescission

November 22, 2019/

Appropriations, FY20, Highways

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By Jeff Davis

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Senate Committee Looks at Federal Roles in AV Safety

November 22, 2019/

Automated Vehicles, Safety & Security, Traffic Safety, USDOT

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By Alice Grossman

November 22, 2019 – On Wednesday, November 20, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the safety of highly automated vehicles.

Senate Confirms USDOT Budget, FMC Nominees

November 22, 2019/

USDOT

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By Jeff Davis

The U.S. Senate on November 21 confirmed two Trump Administration nominees for transportation posts, by unanimous consent. John Kramer, of Florida, was confirmed to be Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Transportation. This post is served concurrently with the position of Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Budget and Programs,…

Durbin Introduces Bill to Allow Amtrak to Sue Freight Railroads for Delays

November 22, 2019/

Amtrak, Railroads

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By Jeff Davis

November 22, 2019 – This week, Senate Democratic Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL) introduced legislation at the behest of Amtrak to allow the nationwide passenger railroad to sue freight railroads in federal court to enforce Amtrak’s statutory right for its trains to take preference over freight trains when operating on freight railroad tracks.