Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Inhofe, the chamber’s top transportation authorizer, said sending the White House a long-term highway bill this fall is a major priority for his Senate colleagues and policy counterparts in the House.
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Aggressive Roadcheck Inspections Lead to Bump in Citations
U.S. truck and bus safety inspections surged in early June, coinciding with International Roadcheck, the safety campaign by North American law enforcement departments.
August 4, 2015Tennessee Gov. Begins Tour of State’s Aging Infrastructure
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam (R) will visit 15 cities across the state over the next two months to draw attention to aging roads and bridges needing repair.
August 4, 2015Washington Truckers Paying Extra 7¢ Per Gallon to Fund Long-Term Road Improvements
The tax on diesel fuel and gasoline rose 7 cents a gallon Aug. 1 as part of the “Connecting Washington†transportation plan that was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee (D) last month.
August 4, 2015US DOT’s Instagram Account to Be Filled With Infrastructure Fails
The U.S. Department of Transportation is looking for photos of local infrastructure failures to highlight Congress’ inability to pass a long-term highway bill.
August 4, 2015Lawsuit Challenging N.Y. Thruway Authority’s Use of Toll Revenue for Canals Reinstated by Court
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit challenging the New York Thruway Authority’s use of millions of dollars in toll revenues to maintain the state’s canal system used mostly by tourists.
August 4, 2015Transportation Department, ATA Spar Over Meaning of Report by Congressional Agency
A Government Accountability Office report on statistical methodology at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration generated a celebration by Department of Transportation officials and charges of excessive spin control by American Trucking Associations.
August 4, 2015Consumer Sentiment Falls in July on Weaker Expectations
Consumer confidence retreated in July as Americans’ expectations deteriorated to an eight-month low.
July 31, 2015Obama Signs 3-Month Highway Funding Extension (with video)
President Obama signed the three-month extension of funding for federal highways measures July 31, but criticized Congress for failing to agree on a longer-term solution.
July 31, 2015NHTSA's Rosekind: Hacking Risk May Be Broader Than Fiat Chrysler
The cybersecurity issues that led Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV to recall 1.4 million vehicles this month could pose a problem for cars and trucks from other automakers, the top U.S. auto safety regulator said July 31.
July 31, 2015