The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of more than $12 million for the newly-renamed United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP), formerly known as the America’s Marine Highway Program. “America’s waterways serve as critical links in our nation’s supply chains,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “These investments in our marine highways will help to strengthen our supply chains, reduce emissions, and create jobs...
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Buttigieg: Expect more federal regulation on rail safety
Federal officials and Democratic lawmakers are hinting that more regulation of the freight railroads is on the way as leaders explore the safety procedures surrounding trains that haul hazardous materials.
Federal scrutiny of rail safety comes as Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC), federal, state and local leaders, and the local community seek to recover from a Feb. 3 derailment involving an NS train near East Palestine, Ohio.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told NS President and CEO Alan...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/buttigieg-expect-more-federal-regulation-on-rail-safety
MARAD Announces Over $660 Million for Port Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of more than $662 million in 2023 funding for MARAD’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The DOT said…
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DOT announces $1.2B for 9 ‘megaproject’ winners
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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday announced $1.2 billion in federal funds to be...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dot-announces-12b-for-9-megaproject-winners
Biden Administration Awards $384 Million in Ferry Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $384.4 million in federal funding to expand and improve the nation’s ferry service and accelerate the transition to zero-emission…
https://gcaptain.com/biden-administration-awards-384-million-in-ferry-grants/
Why Seablindness, Not Putin, Could Be The Biggest Energy Threat
by John Konrad (gCaptain) Vladimir Putin’s attempts to destroy Ukraine have been met with powerful resistance, and his energy war against the West has been met with a determined response….
https://gcaptain.com/why-seablindness-not-putin-could-be-biggest-energy-threat/
Shots Fired In Jones Act Debate
by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Shots were fired this week when a newly released US Maritime Administration (MARAD) document from 2020 showed that a Department of Transportation (DOT) advisory committee…
FHWA awards $172.2 million in FY 2022 ferry service funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration today announced $172.2 million in Fiscal Year 2022 formula funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 35 states and three territories to improve ferry service and provide more travel options.
Under the Biden administration, funding for ferry service has been at historic levels to support multimodal transportation services, including the recently announced availability of $300 million in Federal Transit Administration...
New DOT panel to focus on deploying automation in transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation is creating a board that will make recommendations on transportation innovation, with automation and workforce growth envisioned as core issues.
Plans for the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) were detailed in a public notice on Tuesday. The TTAC charter will be effective for two years after the notice is published in the Federal Register, scheduled for Wednesday.
According to the notice, the committee will have up to 25 members appointed...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-dot-panel-to-focus-on-deploying-transportation-automation
Road and bridge builders warn against Biden’s climate proposal
A plan requiring states to set progressively lower targets for tailpipe emissions would potentially set dangerous precedents for future highway funding, according to road and bridge builders.
The 90-page proposed rule, announced by the Federal Highway Administration on Thursday, is aimed at helping achieve the Biden administration’s goal of a 50%-52% reduction from 2005 levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution in 2030, on a course toward reaching net-zero emissions by no later than 2050.
“States...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/road-and-bridge-builders-warn-against-bidens-climate-proposal