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Transportation nominee Duffy: ‘We will usher in a golden age of travel.’
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Transportation pledged to work with both parties on issues such as AVs, EVs, Amtrak and other hot topics.
Updated Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Schools, hospitals, churches no longer protected from immigration raids
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security lifted the practice of avoiding immigration enforcement at locations previously designated "protected areas" by the Biden administration.
Updated Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Trump freezes IRA funding
Trump also revoked what he calls the Biden administration's “EV mandate” and pulled out of the Paris climate agreement as part of several energy-related actions.
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Biden urges mayors to continue the climate change fight
Then-President Biden and then-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at a U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting Jan. 17.
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Surface transportation reauthorization a top priority for House T&I committee
Separately, President Donald Trump put a freeze on new federal regulations and also ordered a halt to federal funding of electric vehicle charging stations.
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5 ways builders say Trump can support construction
The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the new administration that will help bolster building activity.
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When wildfires hit, homes built under fire-resistant codes are surviving. Communities are noticing.
Building code changes resulted in more saved homes in the 2018 Camp Fire in California. With more frequent, intense wildfires likely, Western communities are taking a look but hearing concerns about costs and property rights.
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Transit ridership is growing but still down from a decade ago: FTA report
The rise of ride-hailing services is what the Federal Transit Administration blames for the decade-long decline in public transportation use.
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States ramp up efforts to cut their grocery taxes
Kansas just eliminated its tax on food ingredients, while at least four other states are working to cut or reduce theirs.
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Sonnen, SOLRITE Energy launch grid-optimizing virtual power plant in Texas
The program aims to relieve congestion and improve renewable power economics on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid, Sonnen USA CEO Blake Richetta said.
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OpinionWe need another infrastructure law
Carlo Scissura has a message for Congress and President-elect Trump: Building a stronger country can’t stop now.
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Nearly $9B in federal transportation funds and loans authorized since Jan. 1
Airports, EV charging, bus rapid transit and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure are among the types of projects receiving grants in the last days of the Biden administration.
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LA fires damage power, sewer and water infrastructure
AccuWeather says economic loss and rebuilding could cost between $250 billion and $275 billion, making these the most expensive fires in U.S. history.
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Starbucks reverses open-door policy as it pursues coffeehouse environment
Under the new policy, customers will have to make a purchase if they want to hang out in Starbucks coffee shops or use its bathrooms.
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Adaptive reuse breathes new life into abandoned schools
Repurposed school buildings are home to a variety of groups, including artisans, local governments and restaurants. But funding and getting public buy-in for these projects isn’t always easy.
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DOT announces $635M in EV charging, other clean transportation grants
The grants will support installation of more than 11,500 electric vehicle charging ports as well as hydrogen and natural gas fueling infrastructure.
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GM using AI to find the best locations for EV chargers
The automaker says uncertainty about how to find charging stations remains a hurdle to prospective customers.
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California unveils $310B passenger rail plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to shift 200 million daily passenger miles from highways to rail with more zero-emissions trains.
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Q&ANY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects
Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.
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Wildfires that burn buildings and vehicles may produce more toxic smoke than those in the wilderness
The emissions pose a “unique threat to public health,” since these fires may burn close to populated areas, warn researchers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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HUD doles out $12B in disaster recovery grants
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s leader made the announcement in Asheville, North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene obliterated buildings and infrastructure in September.
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These two men will lead transportation policy in the Trump administration
The Governors Highway Safety Association this week endorsed Trump nominee Sean Duffy as the next U.S. transportation secretary.
Updated Jan. 10, 2025 -
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OpinionHow to keep electric vehicle investments on track in the new political climate
A clean fuel standard has worked in several states to fund EV infrastructure. It should be tried in more places.
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6 smart cities trends to watch in 2025
Transportation systems, housing policy and decarbonization approaches will evolve this year as the Trump administration assumes power and technology continues to advance.
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Cost of living is ‘too damn high’: New York governor unveils affordable housing proposals
The proposed policies would create a nation-leading model for dissuading hedge funds and private equity firms from buying up affordable homes, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
