Government
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Port of Los Angeles Leader Outlines Ambitious Goals for 2024
With billions of federal, state and local dollars being spent at the nation’s ports, these critical economic engines are poised to accelerate efforts toward low- and zero-carbon emissions.
TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
COMTO's April Rai offers tips to increase workforce diversity and grow profits.
Ohio Law Bans State Adoption of California Emission Rules
In a slap to California, Ohio has a law taking effect in March banning agencies from adopting that state's emissions regulations and protecting the sale and use of diesel and gas vehicles.
Congress Faces Deadline on Partial Government Funding
Members of Congress returned to Washington this month to face a Jan. 19 partial government funding deadline.
Buttigieg Emphasizes Transportation Safety at TRB
WASHINGTON — At an annual gathering of the nation’s transportation intelligentsia, Secretary Pete Buttigieg pressed stakeholders to remain hyperfocused on safety while urging Congress to avert a government shutdown.
Energy, Housing, Food Drive Slight Uptick in US Inflation
WASHINGTON — Higher energy and housing prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s drive to slow inflation to its 2% target may remain a bumpy one.
DOD Announces Delay in $17.9B Military Moving Contract
U.S. Transcom announced that an IT systems glitch is delaying implementation of a contract designed to improve the quality of moves for military members and their families.
Social Engineering Cyberattacks on the Rise
WASHINGTON — More government transportation offices are experiencing cyberattacks by would-be intruders trying to psychologically manipulate employees and contractors.
Biden Awards $623 Million to Build EV Charging Network
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to help build an electric vehicle charging network across the nation.
EV Subsidies Trimmed in California’s Proposed Budget Cuts
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed significant cuts to clean energy and transportation programs designed to help the state confront the worsening effects of climate change.
Dual Biden Laws Give EPA Expanded Powers, Official Says
WASHINGTON — Two Biden administration-backed laws are enabling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expand its Clean Air Act authorities to transform the trucking industry.