AASHTO Journal

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FHWA Issues Grants to Four Major…

January 6, 2023

The Federal Highway Administration has issued the first round of large bridge project grants from the Bridge Investment Program established ...

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FRA Makes $9B Available for Northeast…

January 6, 2023

The Federal Railroad Administration recently issued a notice of funding opportunity that makes nearly $9 billion in grants available to ...

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NHTSA: Alcohol, Drugs ‘Pervasively’ Affect Crashes

December 23, 2022

A new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration highlights the “pervasiveness” of alcohol and drug use in serious ...

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FTA Issues $686M to Improve Rail…

December 23, 2022

The Federal Transit Administration recently issued $686 million to fund 15 grants in nine states to make it easier for people with ...

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FRA Seeks Intercity Passenger Rail Proposals

December 23, 2022

The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a “Notice of Solicitation and Funding Opportunity” to request project proposals for intercity passenger ...

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New ‘Digital Buoy’ for River Navigation…

December 23, 2022

To improve marine navigation safety, enhance system efficiency, and reduce buoys-tendering operational cost for the government, computer scientist Tung “Alex” ...

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USDOT Preps $1.5B in RAISE Grants…

December 16, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a notice of funding opportunity on December 15 offering $1.5 billion via the Rebuilding ...

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Amtrak Unveils New-Look Airo Trains for…

December 16, 2022

National passenger railroad operator Amtrak recently unveiled new trainsets called “Airo” scheduled for debut in 2026 on routes throughout the ...

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Video: Winners of the 2022 America’s…

December 9, 2022

An equity-inspired infrastructure project that reconnected a community of color in downtown Pittsburg and a project that is guiding active ...

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FRA Providing $2.3B for Intercity Passenger…

December 9, 2022

The Federal Railroad Administration issued a notice of funding opportunity on December 7 to make almost $2.3 billion in funding ...

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EPW Hearing Highlights IIJA Benefits, Challenges

December 2, 2022

A slate of private sector witnesses highlighted the benefits and challenges encountered during the implementation of the now year-old $1.2 ...

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FHWA Re-Establishes Regional Tribal Assistance Centers

December 2, 2022

The Federal Highway Administration has signed cooperative agreements re-establishing regional Tribal Technical Assistance Program or TTAP centers to help tribal communities access ...

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New State Segments for U.S. Bicycle…

December 2, 2022

Arkansas has joined the U.S. Bicycle Route System or USBRS with the designation of its first U.S. Bicycle Route, while ...

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AASHTO Helps Develop New ‘Mini Guide’…

December 2, 2022

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently helped the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) ...

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AASHTO Offers Feedback on Vulnerable Road…

November 18, 2022

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials sent a 13-page letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation on ...

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FTA Issues Transit-Oriented Development Planning Funds

November 18, 2022

The Federal Transit Administration recently awarded $13.1 million split between 19 projects through its Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development or ...