Transportation Infrastructure US DOT Rolls Out $5B More for Infrastructure Grants Tom Ichniowski January 13, 2025 No Comments The awards announced include grants for road and rail construction, as well as airport work and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.Read More
Trump Administration Sen. Cruz Foresees Quick Action on DOT, Commerce Nominees Tom Ichniowski December 17, 2024 No Comments Incoming committee chairman sees choices for Transportation, Commerce departments as "stellar nominees."Read More
Transportation Infrastructure US DOT Picks Winners for $1.8B in RAISE Grants Tom Ichniowski June 26, 2024 No Comments Grants are capped at $25 million, but transportation infrastructure projects aim to have significant regional or local impact.Read More
Federal Funding Biden Budget Seeks Heavy Spending for DOT, Corps Construction Tom Ichniowski March 11, 2024 No Comments The proposal includes new $8-billion, five-year program to upgrade FAA facilities, radar systems.Read More
Electric Vehicles DOT, DOE Set Standards to Advance EV Charging Tom Ichniowski February 15, 2023 No Comments Package includes $7M in planning grants for major highway freight corridors.Read More
Infrastructure Act IIJA Year One: Funds Flow but Regulations Face Criticism Tom Ichniowski November 15, 2022 No Comments Industry praises formula funding pace, but is critical of Buy America and project review implementation.Read More
Infrastructure Act EV Charger Funding Plans From 35 States OK'd by US DOT, DOE Approvals for remaining state plans are expected by Sept. 30 Tom Ichniowski September 17, 2022 No Comments Federal approvals allow states to tap $900 million from the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.Read More
Federal Spending House Panel Approves Mixed FY23 Funding for Dept. of Transportation Tom Ichniowski June 30, 2022 No Comments Transit new starts initiative is a big winner, with small funding increases seen in other programs.Read More
Transportation White House Names New Port and Supply Chain Envoy Retired US Army general Lyons called "a master of logistics" Tom Ichniowski May 30, 2022 No Comments Retired U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons will lead efforts to improve cargo flow at U.S. ports and untangle slowdowns in the sprawling domestic freight supply chain.Read More
Infrastructure Finance US DOT, California Launch New Supply-Chain Infrastructure Program Tom Ichniowski November 1, 2021 One Comment Effort would allow TIFIA loans for groups of freight and port-related projects in the state.Read More