Capitol Hill Transportation News
House T&I Leaders Talk Surface Reauthorization Priorities – Members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently outlined their key priorities for federal surface transportation reauthorization upon expiration of the current Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in September 2026.
U.S. Department of Transportation News
Duffy tells DOT to prioritize areas with high birth rates – The decision could impact investments in public transportation including commuter rail, light rail and bus transit.
Musk’s cost-cutters target US aviation system – President Donald Trump’s new Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that he’d spoken with Elon Musk and that his DOGE squad plans to “plug in” to the air traffic control system.
Trump Raises New Threat to Sanctuary Cities: Blocking Transportation Dollars – Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary, issued an order whose practical effect may be to harm big-city transit systems.
Transportation Secretary Says ‘No Early Retirement’ for Air Traffic Controllers – The DOT walked back an enticement to retire, saying F.A.A. safety workers were exempt from the offer for federal workers.
Foe of Congestion Pricing Expected to Head Key Transit Agency – Marc Molinaro, a former Republican congressman, would steer the Federal Transit Administration, which supports mass transit systems nationwide.
Other Federal Mobility News
Tariff Threat Prompts Automakers to Find New Suppliers, Consider Higher Prices – With tariffs looming, companies are scrambling to make backup plans.
Trump promises ‘great computerized’ system that could avert mid-air collisions – President Donald Trump suggested that his administration would usher in a new computer system for air traffic control to replace the current outdated one.
5 key issues to watch as investigators probe DC air catastrophe – Airspace congestion, controller fatigue and more. Here’s what to know as federal officials descend on the Potomac River.
Will the batteries that power electric buses stall California’s zero-emission mandates? Mishaps with equipment manufacturers, maintenance crews and power suppliers threaten fleets’ transition from diesel engines.
