Policy pertaining to severe weather-resilient infrastructure continues to be a priority for a top transportation lawmaker as he crafts comprehensive highway legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Los Angeles Feasibility Study Will Look at Congestion Pricing
Los Angeles has joined the metropolitan areas that are exploring congestion pricing systems.
November 25, 2019US House Transportation Committee Advances Pipeline Safety Bill
Legislation that aims to enhance safety across pipeline systems, as well as tackle concerns related to climate change, recently was advanced by a panel in the U.S. House of Representatives.
November 25, 2019Uber Loses License in London Over Safety, Vows to Appeal
LONDON — London’s transit authority Nov. 25 refused to renew Uber’s operating license over concerns about impostor drivers, with the ride-booking company vowing to appeal the decision as it struggles to secure its future in the British capital.
November 25, 2019FMCSA to Announce Two-Year Delay in Implementing ELDT Rule
Federal trucking regulators are nearing completion of a formal notice that they plan to delay implementation of the Entry Level Driver Training rule by up to two years after it was set to go into effect on a limited basis Feb. 7.
November 25, 2019For Hemp Transporters, Idaho Roads May Resemble Obstacle Course
Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little has issued an executive order that will permit motor carriers to transport hemp through the state that in recent months has been a risky proposition for truck drivers.
November 22, 2019Uncertainty Over USMCA House Vote This Year Prompts Republican Backlash
Inaction on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico has been met with sharp criticism from Republican leaders on Capitol Hill, as well as President Donald Trump.
November 22, 2019Bill Would Let Amtrak Sue Freight Railroads
CARBONDALE, Ill. — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced legislation Nov. 21 that would extend to Amtrak the ability to sue freight railroads if it believes that they are failing to give preference to passenger rail operating on their rail lines, as federal law requires.
November 22, 2019Perspective: Let Your Voice Bring About Change
When the laws governing the trucking business inevitably change, those who show up and speak up can help bring change for the better.
November 22, 2019NHTSA Extends Comment Window on Draft Test Procedures for ADAS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is extending the comment period for members of the public to offer feedback on draft research test procedures to assess certain types of advanced driver assistance systems.
November 22, 2019