transportation policy News Updates

Government, Business, Technology

Truck Business, Policymakers Will Need to Tag Team Against Emissions

Trucks using batteries or hydrogen fuel cells instead of diesel engines will need to make up the vast majority of new EU sales by 2040 under plans to reduce CO2 emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by 90% from 2019 levels.

March 2, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Planning Expert Emphasizes Health Considerations in Public Policy

Public agencies at all levels of government, including the ones related to transportation, should incorporate health considerations into policy decisions, a planning expert said.

August 12, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

Infrastructure Advocacy Caucus Gives Voice to the Future

With the launch of the Future of Transportation Caucus, some members of Congress hope to shift the focus of transportation debates from funding to policy. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 21, 2019
Government, Business

Experts Emphasize Communication, Teamwork in Transportation Planning

Fruitful partnerships between state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations depend on communication, collaboration and inclusion, according to transportation experts.

August 22, 2019
Government

Senate Committee Adopts Meal, Rest Break Provision

A pre-emption provision meant to ensure nationwide uniformity of meal and rest break standards for motor carriers was attached to an aviation reauthorization bill a Senate panel approved June 29.

June 29, 2017
Government

Senate Committee Considers U.S. DOT Counsel Nominee

Washington lawyer Steven Bradbury will defend his nomination to the general counsel post at the U.S. Department of Transportation on June 28, the Senate Commerce Committee announced.

June 26, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Regulators Scramble to Stay Ahead of Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars are only starting to navigate the nation’s streets, but regulators are scrambling to catch up.

June 26, 2017