Emily Buenzle - Mon August 21, 2017
U.S., State DOTs Talk Construction Logistics, Safety Ahead of Eclipse
In preparation for today's solar eclipse, U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao released a statement addressing safety guidelines for those who plan to view the once-in-a-lifetime event. Chao said, "I hope everyone will follow the safety guidelines on how to view the eclipse without harming your eyes....
Mon August 21, 2017
FAA Awards $167.6M in New Airport Improvement Grants to 64 Facilities
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Aug. 7 that the Federal Aviation Administration is issuing $167.6 million in new airport infrastructure grants to 64 facilities in 30 states as part of the agency's Airport Improvement Program....
Wed August 16, 2017
Secretary Chao Signs Trump's Executive Order to Reform Infrastructure Permits
U.S. Secretary Elaine L. Chao joined President Donald J. Trump as he signed a new Executive Order that will streamline the permitting and review processes for infrastructure projects, Aug. 15. The Executive Order, titled, “Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure Projects,” streamlines the environmental review system and removes current roadblocks in order to ensure a faster and more efficient permitting process for America's major infrastructure projects....
Tue August 08, 2017
U.S. DOT Proposes Over $78M in Small Grants to 10 Infrastructure Projects
The Department of Transportation has provided a list of 10 proposed FY 2017 FASTLANE Small Project grant awards totaling $78.88 million to the authorizing committees of jurisdiction for a 60-day Congressional review period....
Mon August 07, 2017
Mowery Announces Addition of Bill Sanders, Tanner Bogaczyk to Staff
Mowery, a construction company based in Mechanicsburg, Pa., announced the addition of Bill Sanders and Tanner Bogaczyk as project engineers to the Mowery team. “This is a significant announcement that represents our continued commitment to growth and client service,” said David Cross, owner of Mowery....
Wed August 02, 2017
I-405 Highway Project Aims to Tap $627M TIFIA Loan
The Orange County Transportation Authority expects to soon close on a $627 million federal infrastructure loan, after its board voted 16-0 June 26 to sign final loan documents to help pay for a major capacity expansion project in a 16-mi....
Tue August 01, 2017
10 Years After I-35W Bridge Collapse, ARTBA Analyzes Nation's Repair Progress
August 1 marks the 10th anniversary of the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis. The bridge was classified as “structurally deficient” and was undergoing repair at the time. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has looked at federal government data to see what progress has been made in repairing the nation's bridges in the decade since the collapse....
Mon July 31, 2017
DOT Announces Proposed Rule to Streamline Private Sector Involvement in Transit Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (U.S. DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced July 31 a proposal to facilitate public-private partnerships in public transportation. The newly proposed Private Investment Project Procedures (PIPP) for public transportation capital projects will help the federal government develop more effective approaches to spurring private participation and investment in areas such as project planning, development, finance, design, construction, maintenance, and operations....
Emily Buenzle - Fri July 28, 2017
Senate Committee: DOT to Receive Funding in Key Areas
The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved legislation July 27 that would provide a $19.5 billion funding boost for the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2018, The Hill reported. The spending plan is $978 million above the DOT's current levels, and almost $3.3 billion more than what President Trump had requested....
Mon July 24, 2017
USDOT Will Loan $537.1M to NYC for Moynihan Train Hall
U.S. Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau will provide a $537.1 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan to the New York State Urban Development Corporation D/B/A Empire State Development for the construction of the Moynihan Train Hall Redevelopment Project....
