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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Transportation Department is seeking industry proposals for deploying small modular nuclear reactors in commercial shipping as the Trump administration pushes to rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, …
U.S. Seeks Nuclear Shipping Plan to Revive Shipbuilding Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Train riders along the Northeast Corridor could see faster, more reliable service under a $4.7 billion federal investment aimed at upgrading stations, tracks, and key infrastructure.
$4.7B Rail Plan Targets Delays on Busy Northeast Corridor Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drivers could see faster commutes and fewer traffic delays under a new federal initiative that asks states to identify and fix their most congested roadways.
States Asked to Target Worst Traffic Bottlenecks in New Plan Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration will open its annual hiring window for air traffic controllers on April 17 as federal officials work to address ongoing staffing shortages and …
FAA Hiring Surge Targets Controller Shortage, Urgency Builds Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — A $600 million federal investment will fund the replacement of a key Delaware River bridge linking Pennsylvania and New Jersey, aiming to reduce congestion and modernize a …
$600M Bridge Project Targets I-95 Bottleneck, Aging Crossing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Traffic deaths in the United States declined sharply in 2025, reaching one of the lowest fatality rates ever recorded, according to federal safety officials.
U.S. Traffic Deaths Drop to Near-Record Low in 2025 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly $1 billion in federal funding is now available to help states and local communities improve road safety, expand emergency response capabilities, and reduce traffic-related deaths and …
$999M Safety Grants Aim to Cut Crashes, Speed Response Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly $489 million in federal funding will be distributed to modernize U.S. ports and strengthen supply chains, with the goal of improving shipping efficiency and reducing costs …
$488M Port Funding Push Targets Faster, Cheaper Shipping Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major infrastructure project replacing a key Delaware River crossing will move forward after federal officials awarded $600 million to Pennsylvania to upgrade capacity and improve safety …
$600M Bridge Funding Targets Congestion, Safety on I-95 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Air traffic controllers nationwide will now use stricter separation rules between helicopters and airplanes near busy airports, following safety concerns raised by recent near misses and a …
FAA Tightens Rules After Near Misses Raise Safety Concerns Read More