Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licenses
Read full article: Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licensesThe head of the U.S. Department of Transportation is calling out Colorado for its slow response to what he describes as major violations of federal commercial driverโs license regulations.
After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
Read full article: After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recallsThe U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance stating airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses like meals or lodging when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed by an aircraft recall.
Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines
Read full article: Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest AirlinesThe U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban their flights over Russian airspace
Read full article: Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban their flights over Russian airspaceChinaโs biggest state-owned air carriers are protesting a U.S. proposal to bar them from flying over Russia when traveling to or from the U.S. The U.S. side has said such flights give Chinese airlines an unfair cost advantage over American carriers, which cannot cross through Russian airspace.
Trump administration says New York must end Manhattan driving tolls this month
Read full article: Trump administration says New York must end Manhattan driving tolls this monthThe Trump administration says it's not backing off its latest deadline for New York to end its $9 congestion pricing on most drivers entering the most traffic-snarled parts of Manhattan.
Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
Read full article: Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their childrenThe U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents to sit with their young children.
Federal officials want to know how airlines handle โ and share โ passengers' personal information
Read full article: Federal officials want to know how airlines handle โ and share โ passengers' personal informationThe government wants to know how airlines handle personal information about their passengers.
Biden proposes tax increase on fuel for private jets, casting it as making wealthy pay their share
Read full article: Biden proposes tax increase on fuel for private jets, casting it as making wealthy pay their sharePresident Joe Biden is proposing a huge tax increase on fuel used by private jets, portraying that as part of an effort to make the wealthy pay their share for services like running the nation's airspace.
Dearborn gets $24M in federal funds to improve busy Warren Avenue stretch
Read full article: Dearborn gets $24M in federal funds to improve busy Warren Avenue stretchThe city of Dearborn was awarded $24.8 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve safety along its busy Warren Avenue corridor.
Over $24.3 million planned to help reduce train-vehicle collisions in Michigan
Read full article: Over $24.3 million planned to help reduce train-vehicle collisions in MichiganThe U.S. Department of Transportationโs Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced on Monday it rewarded over $24.3 million to Michigan in Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE.)
Department of Transportation awards $9.8M grant to University of Michigan for connected vehicle technology
Read full article: Department of Transportation awards $9.8M grant to University of Michigan for connected vehicle technologyThe technology could prevent injuries, ease traffic and improve the environment.
University of Michigan receives $15M to continue automated, connected transportation research
Read full article: University of Michigan receives $15M to continue automated, connected transportation researchHoused at U-M, CCAT will continue its work as an automated vehicle research partnership with a renewed federal grant.
US says airlines to refund more than $600 million to flyers
Read full article: US says airlines to refund more than $600 million to flyersFrontier Airlines and four foreign carriers are paying more than $600 million in refunds to consumers whose flights were canceled or significantly delayed since the start of the pandemic.
Michigan gets funding to overhaul I-375, built over historic Detroit Black neighborhood
Read full article: Michigan gets funding to overhaul I-375, built over historic Detroit Black neighborhoodA plan to turn a Detroit highway that was built through a historic Black neighborhood in the 1960s into a boulevard is one step closer to reality.
Biden admin proposes more refunds from airlines for flight changes: What it includes
Read full article: Biden admin proposes more refunds from airlines for flight changes: What it includesThe U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing new rules that would offer more refunds to air travelers when their flight is either delayed significantly or cancelled.
Biden administration announces $30 million to improve Michigan railways
Read full article: Biden administration announces $30 million to improve Michigan railwaysThe Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced $30 million in rail infrastructure funding for Michigan. The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program awarded $368 million to 46 projects across 32 states and Michiganโs projects were selected.
State officials announce $84M in federal aid towards public transportation for Ann Arbor and Detroit
Read full article: State officials announce $84M in federal aid towards public transportation for Ann Arbor and DetroitAnn Arbor and Detroit are set to receive over $84M in aid from the U.S. Department of Transportation according to U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow.
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Buttigieg visits closed Interstate 40 bridge in Tennessee
Read full article: Buttigieg visits closed Interstate 40 bridge in TennesseeU.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg came to Tennessee to learn how the closure of the Interstate 40 bridge connecting that state and Arkansas has affected freight movement since it was shut down more than three weeks ago when a crack was found in the span.
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A2ZERO Week to celebrate one year anniversary of Ann Arborโs carbon neutrality plan
Read full article: A2ZERO Week to celebrate one year anniversary of Ann Arborโs carbon neutrality planMore than 20 family-friendly in-person and virtual events are scheduled from June 1-6 to commemorate the event, highlight sustainability and educate the community.
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U-M receives nearly $20M to equip Ann Arbor with โsmart intersectionsโ
Read full article: U-M receives nearly $20M to equip Ann Arbor with โsmart intersectionsโANN ARBOR โ A University of Michigan effort focused on the safety of automated and connected vehicles will be bringing more than 20 โsmart intersectionsโ to the city of Ann Arbor. These intersections will be capable of collecting and sending information to connected cars in real time. This information will be transmitted to nearby connected vehicles, prompting onboard alarms when cars are in hazardous situations. At its peak, it became the largest connected vehicle deployment in the world, with nearly 3,000 vehicles on the road. Through these projects, researchers were able to provide evidence that connected vehicles can reduce unimpaired collisions by 90%.

Peters, Dingell, Stabenow announce $7.5 million federal grant for Michigan's mobility ecosystem
Read full article: Peters, Dingell, Stabenow announce $7.5 million federal grant for Michigan's mobility ecosystemANN ARBOR - U.S. "The mobility industry as a whole is a key area of focus for Ann Arbor SPARK," said president and CEO Paul Krutko. This story was sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK. About Ann Arbor SPARKAnn Arbor SPARK, a nonprofit organization, is advancing the region by encouraging and supporting business acceleration, attraction and retention. Ann Arbor SPARK collaborates with business, academic, government, and community investor partners.
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