PennDOT received $407.2 million in federal COVID relief funds for road and bridge projects that will help cover revenue gaps in its construction program.
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Cruise Posted Most California AV Testing Miles in 2020
Cruise clocked the most miles of any company testing self-driving vehicles in California in 2020, according to new reports from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
February 10, 2021Automakers Push for Congressional Movement on AV Rules
A group of nearly four-dozen automakers, industry advocacy groups and corporations sent a letter to Congressional leaders Feb. 3 urging action on legislation that would allow for greater deployment of autonomous vehicles.
February 4, 2021Pennsylvania Truckers Object to Bridge Tolling Plan
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is moving forward with its controversial plan to consider charging tolls on as many as 10 major bridges in the state. But representatives from the trucking industry say tolls would hurt their industry.
January 26, 2021CDC Panel Includes Transportation Workers on 'Essential' List for Vaccine Priority
A federal advisory panel recommends that the next round of coronavirus vaccines be given to teachers, first responders, correction officers and grocery store employees, along with people 75 and over. Truckers and other transportation workers would fall into a group behind that group.
December 21, 2020Uber, Others Jockey for Early COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Workers
Uber says its drivers should get priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine because they provide crucial transportation to health care workers and the general public.
December 11, 2020California Gov. Gavin Newsom Names Liane Randolph for CARB Chair
Gov. Gavin Newsom has named one of California’s utility-company regulators to lead the state agency that fights air pollution and climate change.
December 10, 2020Wisconsin Panel OKs Updates to Highway Near Madison
MADISON, Wis. — A state commission on Dec. 8 approved roughly $174 million in updates to an 18-mile stretch of highway near Madison.
December 8, 2020Missouri Lawmakers May Ask Voters to Raise Gas Tax in 2021
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Two years after Missouri voters decisively rejected a proposal to raise Missouri’s gasoline tax, the leader of the Senate wants a do-over.
December 7, 2020Tesla Factory in Texas Makes Quick Progress
Construction of the planned Tesla factory in southeastern Travis County, Texas, has been proceeding so fast that watching it take shape is practically a spectator sport.
November 30, 2020