History of the Tolling Ban on Federal-Aid Highways
The first law providing federal aid to states for construction and maintenance of roads was enacted almost a century ago, in 1916.
6-Page Summary of Administration Infrastructure Plan Leaked; Won’t Contain Funding Offset
January 22, 2018 – On the morning of January 22, someone leaked an internal 6-page summary of the larger, 60-something-page White House infrastructure plan that has been formulated over the last year by the staff of the National Economic Council (NEC).
Agencies Prepare for Government Shutdown Ahead of Senate Showdown
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Eno Releases Course Catalog for Transit Professionals
Eno is pleased to announce the availability of the National Transit Industry Course Catalog. This catalog is the result of an 18-month Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) study that was completed by ICF International and Eno.
House Subcommittee Looks at Jones Act Fleet Issues
January 19, 2018 – A January 17 House hearing revolved around concerns raised regarding the Jones Act, ranging from national security to retention and expansion of American jobs.
USDOT Launches New Data Initiative to Predict (and Maybe Prevent) Fatal Crashes
January 19, 2018 – On January 8, Derek Kan, the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, announced a new USDOT safety data initiative intended to merge 21st century data sets with the data that the department has been collecting for generations. If successful, this will break down the silos between its data sets to understand the factors that lead to fatal crashes and, in the process, learn how to predict and mitigate risks ahead of time.
Senate Commerce Re-Approves OST-R, Amtrak Nominees
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Capitol Hill Events – Week of January 22, 2018
(The House of Representatives is not in session this week, so no hearings. And if there is a government shutdown, that may interfere with Senate hearings.) Tuesday, January 23 – Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation – Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security – subcommittee hearing on…
Chao Reflects on Challenges for AVs at Detroit Auto Show
January 19, 2018 – In contrast to the full-throated support of autonomous vehicles from some legislators and her colleagues, Transportation Secretary Chao presented a rather nuanced view of the technology during her keynote speech at the Detroit Auto Show on January 14.
Eno Aviation Insights: How Do Taxes And Fees Change If Air Traffic Control Is Privatized?
January 19, 2018 – The Eno Center for Transportation released the latest entry in its Aviation Insight series this week, “How Do Taxes And Fees Change If Air Traffic Control Is Privatized?”