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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Army Corps: Full Port of Baltimore Access Coming This Month

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Port of Baltimore鈥檚 waterways are on track to being fully accessible by the end of this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told members of Congress on May 15.

May 16, 2024
Government

FY25 Transportation Bill on House Agenda

WASHINGTON 鈥 Legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2025 will be considered by a House committee next month.

May 16, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Patent Infringement Probe Opens Against Motive Technologies

The U.S. International Trade Commission agreed to open an investigation into patent infringement allegations by Samsara that Motive Technologies has violated a provision of the Tariff Act.

May 16, 2024
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Long Beach 鈥楾ri-Gen鈥 Ops Start for Toyota Vehicle Facility

Civic officials and business executives on May 2 celebrated the opening of 鈥淭ri-gen,鈥 an energy generation project at the Port of Long Beach.

May 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Bridge From Galveston to Island Closes After Barge Strike

A bridge connecting Galveston, Texas, with a small nearby island was shut down after a barge strike.

May 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFor-Hire

Infrastructure Stakeholders Renew Calls for Funding

WASHINGTON 鈥 Approving legislation that promotes funding for safety programs and supply chain connectivity is atop the priority list for infrastructure stakeholders.

May 15, 2024
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Motional Halts Las Vegas Commercial Self-Driving Operations

Autonomous vehicle company Motional is halting its Las Vegas commercial self-driving operations and laying off 129 Southern Nevada employees.

May 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Spate of Self-Driving Probes Points to Higher Safety Bar

Companies offering driver-assistance systems and developing autonomous vehicles are entering a new phase of more exacting oversight.

May 15, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Eased in April in the First Slowdown of 2024

WASHINGTON 鈥 Consumer inflation in the U.S. cooled slightly last month after three elevated readings, likely offering a tentative sigh of relief for officials at the Federal Reserve.

May 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Cites Threat of Chinese EVs Made in Mexico as Trade Worry

The Biden administration is keeping an eye on attempts by Chinese companies to export cars from Mexico into the United States.

May 14, 2024