Browse by Tag: Transportation
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Update on the Transportation Alternatives Program in MAP-21
The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) was created in the new federal transportation law, MAP-21 (P. L. 112-141), which combines three previously separate programs—Transportation Enhancements, which funded bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and safety programs; the Recreational Trails program, and the Safe...
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FTA Schedules Environmental Justice Webinar
On Thursday, October 11, 1 – 3 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will hold the webinar “Environmental Justice: What does it mean?” To register for the webinar, go to: http://ftaenvironmentaljustice.eventbrite.com/ (http://ftaenvironmentaljustice NULL.eventbrite NULL.com/). For...
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FHWA Issues Interim Guidance Documents for MAP-21 and Schedules Stakeholder Webinars
On September 25, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released interim guidance documents (http://www NULL.fhwa NULL.dot NULL.gov/map21/guidance/index NULL.cfm) as well as Questions and Answers (http://www NULL.fhwa NULL.dot NULL.gov/map21/qandas/index NULL.cfm) regarding implementation of the new MAP-21 transportation law. ...
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House Transportation Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Holds Hearing on DOT’s Truck and Bus Safety Program
On September 13, the U.S. House Transportation Subcommittee on Highways and Transit held a hearing focused on DOT’s truck and bus safety program, and ensuring the program most accurately reflects safety ratings of motor carriers. The Highways and Transit Subcommittee,...
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White House Releases $473 Million in Unspent Transportation Funds
On August 17, the White House announced that it will distribute $473 million in funds associated with unspent earmark projects from fiscal years 2003—2006. State departments of transportation will now have the ability to use unspent earmarked highway funds on...
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USDOT Announces $17 Billion for TIFIA Loans
On July 27, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the availability of up to $17 billion in Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loans for critical infrastructure projects across the country. These funds were made available through the...
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President Signs Transportation Reauthorization into Law; NADO Invited to Signing Ceremony
On July 6, President Obama signed into law H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), the long-awaited surface transportation reauthorization bill. Deborah Cox, NADO’s Director of Government Relations and Legislative Affairs, represented NADO at the White...
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Update on FY13 T-HUD Appropriations Bill: CDBG, HOME, and Essential Air Service
On June 27, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a number of amendments offered to H.R. 5972, the FY2013 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (the T-HUD bill). The bill is expected to be passed...
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Transportation Deal Reached; Draft Conference Report Includes Regional Transportation Planning Organizations
After nearly 20 years of effort, NADO and its members have made substantial progress in promoting Regional/Rural Transportation Planning Organizations as part of the final SAFETEA-LU reauthorization conference report filed late last night. While we still have many hours of...
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Transportaton Update: Three Days Until Current Authorization Expires
With only three days remaining before the current authorization (P.L. 112-102) of surface transportation programs expires at midnight on June 30, House and Senate leadership and conference committee negotiators have been working non-stop to complete a final measure. Today marks...
