Latest News Updates From Eleanor Lamb

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Eleanor Lamb

Staff Reporter

Eleanor Lamb started working as a staff reporter for Transport Topics in July 2017. She covers a variety of issues, including state and local government affairs, infrastructure funding and trucking research. Her work has taken her all over the country. Two favorite destinations are Kansas City, Mo., and Boulder City, Nev. She regularly appears on Transport Topics Radio.


Government, Business, Safety

More Federal Funds Needed for Agencies, Experts Say

More funds are needed to help transportation groups and transit agencies navigate COVID-19 pandemic recovery, according to experts.

June 18, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

FHWA Grant Supports Automated Truck Corridor on Interstate 70

A team of partners including the Indiana and Ohio departments of transportation has been awarded a federal grant of $4.4 million in support of an automated truck corridor.

June 17, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Iowa Transportation Commission Approves Five-Year Plan

The Iowa Transportation Commission recently approved the state’s transportation improvement program.

June 16, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

DOT Launches AV TEST Initiative

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched a program to increase transparency and inform members of the public about automated vehicle technologies.

June 15, 2020
Government, Technology, Safety

DOT Issues $3 Million for State, Local Safety Tools

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently issued $3.3 million to state, local and tribal government groups to support tools that are meant to improve roadway safety.

June 12, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Disaster Management Expert Emphasizes Flexibility, Communication

Managing crises such as the coronavirus pandemic requires communication, planning and flexibility, said Ed Emmett, senior fellow at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.

June 11, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Extends, Modifies HOS Emergency Declaration

FMCSA has extended and modified its emergency declaration for motor carriers that are providing direct assistance in support of coronavirus-related relief efforts.

June 9, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Commission Approves Contracts for Oklahoma City Road Projects

The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved contracts for two major infrastructure improvement projects in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

June 9, 2020
Government, Technology

DOT Finalizes Transportation Self-Governance Program for Tribes

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule to create the Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program.

June 5, 2020
Government, Fuel

Montana County Votes for Local Gas Tax

Voters in Missoula County, Mont., recently approved a gas tax as a way to finance local transportation projects.

June 4, 2020