Prompted in part by the FAST Act becoming law 13 months ago, Wisconsin has released its first freight plan, one that emphasizes the state’s multimodal elements.
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FedEx, Amazon Lead Twin 33s Advocacy Group
Americans for Modern Transportation, a new coalition of shippers and retailers led by FedEx Corp. and Amazon.com intends to press congressional lawmakers this year to approve nationwide access of twin 33-foot trailers.
January 13, 2017Virginia Lawmakers Considering Bill to Allow Delivery Robots on Sidewalks
It looks like a mini-Mars rover and, someday soon, it could be rolling down the sidewalk next to you as you walk to lunch or take your nightly jog.
January 13, 2017NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Up 8% Last Year
The number of people who died in motor vehicle traffic accidents during the first nine months of 2016 increased by 8% over the previous year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicated on Jan. 13.
January 13, 2017Elaine Chao Commits to Addressing Highway Funding, Modernizing Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — Elaine Chao pledged to collaborate with federal lawmakers on efforts to boost funding for highway projects and modernize the country’s infrastructure network in the coming years during a Senate hearing Jan. 11 examining her qualifications to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.
January 11, 2017Indiana Senate GOP Won't Rule Out Gas Tax Hike to Fund Highways
Indiana Senate Republicans are not ruling out raising the state's gasoline tax or adding tolls to new roads to pay for road and bridge improvements in the state.
January 11, 2017Trump’s Transportation Pick, Elaine Chao, Endorses ‘Bold New’ Rebuilding Plan
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to head transportation policy will deliver a strong endorsement at her confirmation hearing of his proposal to seek private investment funding for a massive infrastructure building program based on a bold new vision.
January 11, 2017ATA’s Chris Spear Named to USDOT Committee on Automation
Chris Spear, President of American Trucking Associations, is one of 25 members of a U.S. Department of Transportation advisory committee on automation that was announced Jan. 11.
January 11, 2017Business Loves Trump But May Need Help to Start Spending Again
American companies are feeling confident again. Now it’s up to President-elect Donald Trump and Congress to get them spending again.
January 11, 2017Kansas Governor Seeks to Sweep State Highway Fund, Again
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback plans to sweep $596.8 million from the state’s highway fund over two and a half years.
January 11, 2017