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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


Government, Business

White House Promotes Private Sector in New Infrastructure Initiative, Urges Congress to Act

President Obama on July 17 signed an initiative aimed at helping state agencies connect with private-sector investors to upgrade the country鈥檚 aging transportation infrastructure.

July 18, 2014
Government, Business

House Passes Legislation to Boost Highway Trust Fund

Despite opposition from leading Democrats and conservative Republicans, the GOP-led House on July 15 passed legislation that would shore up a federal highway account through May by a vote of 367-55.

July 15, 2014
Government

Senate Panel Approves Top DOT Nominees

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation on July 15 easily approved the nominations of two Transportation Department officials for senior positions.

July 15, 2014
Government, Business

NTSB Approves Safety Regulations at I-5 Bridge Hearing

The National Transportation Safety Board on July 15 said poor preparation on the part of a trucking company, a distracted pilot escort driver, and a weak permitting process by Washington transportation officials resulted in last year鈥檚 collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge.

July 15, 2014
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Unveils New Hazardous Material Route Registry

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on July 14 unveiled an updated list of routes truckers are not allowed to use for carrying hazardous materials.

July 15, 2014
Government, Business

DOT Secretary Foxx Pushes for Long-Term Highway Funding

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will continue to advocate for long-term funding to pay for highway construction projects during an appearance at the National Press Club today at 1 p.m. EDT.

July 15, 2014
Government, Business

Rules Committee Paves Way For Trust Fund Bill On House Floor

The House Rules Committee adopted a closed rule process on July 14 for a bill that would fund a cash-strapped Highway Trust Fund through May.

July 14, 2014
Government, Business

Funding Transportation Projects Reduces Bottlenecks, Helps Trucking Industry, WH Report Says

If Congress approves significant funding to upgrade the country鈥檚 aging roads and bridges, travel times throughout the freight industry would improve dramatically, according to a report released July 14 by the Obama administration.

July 14, 2014
Business

NTSB Investigators to Release I-5 Bridge Collapse Final Report July 15

Federal safety investigators are scheduled to provide the National Transportation Safety Board with their final report about last year鈥檚 Interstate 5 bridge collapse in Washington state.

July 11, 2014
Government, Business

Senate Tax Panel Advances Trust-Fund Bill; Floor Action Likely This Month

The Senate Finance Committee on July 10 easily reported a bill to the floor that would allow the transfer of $10.8 billion for a cash-strapped highway account through next spring.

July 10, 2014