Andrea Watts - CEG Correspondent - Tue October 10, 2017
FWTA's $1B TEXRail Project on Time
With the construction of the rail line on schedule and the field testing of the first train set for late fall 2017, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority's (FWTA) TEXRail commuter rail project is meeting its target goal of beginning service in late 2018....
Thu October 05, 2017
DOT Issues Nearly $2.5M to States, Local Communities, Non-Profits for Pipeline Safety Efforts
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced Oct. 2, that it is issuing $2,488,497 in grants to state entities, local communities, and non-profit organizations to address pipeline safety challenges related to damage prevention and to promote more involvement in local pipeline safety initiatives and awareness efforts....
Fri September 29, 2017
DOT Awards $40 Million to Puerto Rico for Emergency Road, Bridge Repairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $40 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help restore essential service on roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Maria throughout Puerto Rico....
Wed September 27, 2017
USDOT Finalizes $629M TIFIA Loan for OC I-405 Project
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau said it will provide up to a $628.93 million TIFIA loan to the Orange County California Transportation Authority to cover about a third of the estimated cost to expand both general highway capacity and add 16 mi....
Thu September 21, 2017
FAA Rolls Out $277.5M in Infrastructure Grants to 67 More Airports
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Sept. 21, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $277.5 million in airport infrastructure grants to 67 airports in 22 states across the United States as part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP)....
Mon September 11, 2017
More Funding for Airports: USDOT Announces $318.1M in Grants to 78 Airports
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Sept. 8, the FAA will award $318.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to 78 airports in 34 states across the United States as part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP)....
Fri September 08, 2017
FRA Clears Hurdle For Improving Freight, Passenger Rail Between D.C. and Richmond
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced Sept. 8, the completion of the Tier II Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the 123-mile section of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor from Washington, D.C., to south of Richmond, Va....
Thu September 07, 2017
USDOT Announces $151.1M in Infrastructure Grants to 66 Airports in 35 States
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Sept. 7, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $151.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to 66 airports in 35 states across the United States as part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP)....
Tue September 05, 2017
Harvey Update: USDOT Continues to Provide Assistance to Texas, Louisiana
The Department of Transportation and all operating agencies continue to work closely with officials in Texas as well as FEMA and Department of Homeland Security to assess the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey as they begin to move from rescue to the recovery process....
Fri September 01, 2017
Federal Funding in Place for Bridge Between N.H., Vt.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire said federal funding is in place to build a new bridge between New Hampshire and Vermont. They said the New Hampshire Department of Transportation will receive $5 million in federal funding to replace the Rogers' Rangers Bridge on U.S....
