Posts by Carrie Halpern
Bradbury Maintains Safety Remains the Overriding Priority At Senate Confirmation Hearing
What’s happening: Given the recent spate of significant incidents involving aircraft, Steven Bradbury, the…
Read MoreLegislation to Increase HTF Revenue Introduced in Both Chambers
What happened: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) introduced legislation Feb. 12 that would increase…
Read MoreCould Tariffs Affect Materials Costs? Let Us Know!
What’s happening: President Donald Trump Feb. 13 signed a memo on reciprocal trade that…
Read MoreFHWA Pauses EV Charging Grants
What’s happened: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Feb. 6 issued guidance to state departments of…
Read MoreDetour Rental Enables Bridge Replacement in Ohio
Modular Steel Detour Bridges: Optimal solutions to accelerate construction project
Read MoreDuffy Moves to Rescind Greenhouse Gas Mandate, Reset DOT Policies
What happened: On his first full day in office, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean…
Read MoreHighway and Bridge Contract Awards Reach Record $121 Billion in 2024
What’s happening: The total value of state and local government highway and bridge…
Read MoreTrump Administration Rescinds “Funding Freeze” Memo
What happened: The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Jan. 29 pulled back its…
Read MoreSenate Confirms Duffy as Transportation Secretary
What happened: By a 77-22 vote, the U.S. Senate Jan. 28 confirmed former Rep. Sean…
Read MoreNew White House Directive Resurrects Transportation Funding Uncertainty
What happened: A White House memo issued Jan. 27 renewed questions about the flow of…
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