Transportation
With $9B in Transportation Funding, Minnesota Looks to Meet Climate Goals
The law is dedicated to improving roads, but requires that all highway expansion projects meet the state’s goal of driving down greenhouse gas emissions.
State DOT Streamlines Traffic Monitoring
With a cloud-based network management platform and cellular routers, the Indiana Transportation Department can easily monitor its statewide network of internet-of-things devices.
One State Targets Teen Drivers to Reduce Work Zone Deaths
As traffic deaths surge, contractors are calling on states to do more. One state—Oklahoma—will be the first in the nation to require teen drivers to complete a course on construction worker safety.
Fighting Climate Change, State by State
COMMENTARY | Across the country, state and local governments are accelerating their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. They are creating approaches that can be borrowed and improved upon.
Cities Nervously Watch Washington’s Debt Limit Talks
A default could mean putting off fixing broken streets and city budgets would take a hit.
Extreme Weather Is Disrupting Amtrak’s Trains—And Its Climate Benefits
The passenger rail operator is at the mercy of the freight companies that own most American tracks.
NHTSA Proposes a Pass-Fail Pedestrian Safety Rating for Vehicles
The scheme put forward by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration comes as pedestrian deaths are surging nationwide.
Local Leaders Cheer Changes to Rail Safety Bill
The legislation would mandate a study of frequently blocked crossings, among other safety measures.
Congestion Pricing in Manhattan Clears Federal Hurdle
The city still has to determine the details before New York becomes the first American city to charge for the right to drive on certain roads.
EVs Rev Up Cybersecurity Challenges
Without a meaningful way to secure and insure the electric vehicle infrastructure, EV owners, charging stations and fleet managers are vulnerable to hackers.
Republicans Cry Foul on Grants Going to Electric School Buses
House GOP members say a greater portion of the grants for less polluting buses should go to propane and natural gas buses.
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