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FRA Issues Safety Bulletin for Working With On-Track Equipment

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a safety bulletin reminding railroaders to take precautions while working with roadway maintenance machines (RMM).
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Federal Transit Administration Invites Public Input on Proposed Policy Changes for Major Capital Grant Program

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April 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON – To continue advancing transit projects that have a transformative impact on American communities, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is inviting public comment on revisions to policy guidance for t…

From ASLRRA –– The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association –– Senators’ Letter to EPA Calls for Careful Consideration of CARB Waiver Request

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April 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON –– Last week, twelve U.S. senators sent a bipartisan letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the EPA to fully consider the impact of approving the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) request for…

ICC Approved Highway-Rail Crossing Upgrades

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 19, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved highway-rail crossing upgrades for several counties across Illinois.
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FAMES Alert Issued After Track Worker Fatality

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 18, 2024
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MCNEIL, Ark. – The Fatality Analysis of Maintenance-of-Way Employees and Signalment issued an alert after a maintenance-of-way manager was fatally injured in Arkansas.
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FBI Opens Criminal Probe Into Francis Scott Key Bridge Accident

David C. Lester
April 16, 2024
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WASHINGTON –– The Washington Post reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has begun a criminal probe into the Francis Scott Key Bridge strike by a container ship.
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LA Metro Releases Final EIS/EIR for Southeast Gateway Line

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 12, 2024
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LOS ANGELES – The LA Metro, along with the FTA, released a final EIS and EIR for the Southeast Gateway Line, formerly known as the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor.
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MDOT Maryland Transit Administration Awarded $5M for Patapsco Pedestrian Bridge

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 11, 2024
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BALTIMORE – To provide better access for Cherry Hill, Brooklyn, and Lansdowne residents to public transit, the MDOT MTA was awarded $5 million for the Patapsco Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge and trail.
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MTC Announces $30M in Transportation Grants

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 11, 2024
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JACKSON, Miss. – The MTC announced $30 million in grants will be awarded to intermodal transportation projects across the state of Mississippi.
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Minn. Senate Transportation Chair Dibble Supports Change of Responsibility From Met Council to MnDOT

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 5, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS – After rising costs and construction delays, Senate Transportation Chair Scott Dibble argues the MnDOT should oversee future light rail projects as opposed to the Met Council.
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