Capitol Hill Transportation News
U.S. House panel opens investigation into fatal January jet-helicopter collision – A House subcommittee has launched an investigation into the fatal air collision near Washington in January between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a plane.
‘We need to know why;’ Clyburn demands answers on ‘withheld’ and delayed USDOT funds- An estimated $60 billion in competitive grants that were awarded but yet to be obligated were paused by the DOT.
U.S. Department of Transportation News
U.S. rescinds Biden memos prioritizing climate in infrastructure projects – Secretary Duffy said the memos added costly burdens.
U.S. transportation chief to meet with Boeing CEO on safety efforts – Secretary Duffy said he plans to visit a Boeing factory in Renton, Washington, to ensure the planemaker is maintaining the highest level of safety.
Duffy Calls for Swift Action to Modernize NAS and ATC – Secretary Duffy is pushing for aviation infrastructure overhaul within four years.
Other Federal Mobility News
United Airlines partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi – The airline aims to equip its entire fleet with the satellite internet service by the end of 2025.
Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs – New tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports could make it more expensive to produce cars in the United States.
42 New Fly er Hybrid Buses Ordered in San Francisco- The procurement aligns with Buy America requirements, supporting domestic manufacturing jobs.
These States Have the Most Climate-Friendly Transportation – A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council looked at how states balanced transportation needs with climate and equity efforts.
U.S. car buyers rush to dealer lots to avoid tariff-related price hikes – Some consumers rush to avoid sticker-shock from tariff.
Cyberattacks Against Auto Industry Becoming More Costly – Costly cyberattacks against various elements of the auto industry rose sharply last year as hackers became more sophisticated
Trump administration takes aim at Biden electric vehicle rules – The EPA is starting efforts to reverse the Biden administration’s vehicle emissions rules that would force automakers to build a rising number of electric vehicles.
