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, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Information, Communication Technology Can Improve Port Efficiency, Experts Say

The adoption of information and communication technology can help facilitate operations at ports, according to Agustina Calatayud, senior transport specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank.

January 13, 2020
Government, Business

Metropolitan Leaders Discuss Congestion Pricing Challenges, Solutions

WASHINGTON 鈥 Transportation leaders identified outreach and education as tools that can help bridge the 鈥渢rust gap鈥 between communities and congestion pricing.

January 13, 2020
Government, Business

Metropolitan Planners Encouraged to 鈥楪o Out in the Field鈥

WASHINGTON 鈥 Planning organizations can better grasp transportation needs by hearing from a wide array of industry representatives and visiting communities that are affected by freight movement, according to planning experts.

January 13, 2020
Government, Business

Pete Buttigieg Releases $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

Pete Buttigieg has become the latest presidential candidate to release a comprehensive infrastructure plan, announcing his $1 trillion 鈥淏uilding for the 21st Century鈥 plan Jan. 10.

January 10, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Oregon DOT Appoints Leaders for Office on Mobility, Project Delivery

The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced three leaders to steer its newly formed Office of Urban Mobility and Mega Project Delivery.

January 10, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

DOT Unveils Updated AV Guidance at CES 2020

The Department of Transportation has released AV 4.0, which serves as the agency鈥檚 policy update of autonomous vehicle technology guidelines.

January 8, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FMCSA Drug Clearinghouse Goes Live, Experiences Connectivity Issues

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration鈥檚 long-awaited Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse experienced connectivity issues during its opening days.

January 7, 2020
Government, Business

Toll Rates Increase on Pennsylvania Turnpike, New York-New Jersey Crossings

Tolls rates recently have increased on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the crossings that link New Jersey and New York City.

January 7, 2020
Government, Business

DOT Unveils Interactive Map to Promote Infrastructure Investment

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently unveiled an interactive map depicting federal investment in major infrastructure projects in underserved rural and urban communities.

January 6, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

MnDOT Announces $18 Million for Highway Projects

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded $18 million to support five highway projects that are meant to spur economic development and smooth the flow of traffic.

January 6, 2020