U.S. Department of Transportation News
Trump admin touts pulling nearly 10,000 truckers off the road for failing English tests – The trucking industry is reportedly preparing for a drop in the supply of commercial drivers
F.A.A. Chief Failed to Divest Airline Holdings as Promised, Ethics Agency Says– The Office of Government Ethics told senators that Bryan Bedford, the F.A.A. administrator, did not divest from the airline he previously ran as he had agreed.
Peraton to oversee multi-billion dollar FAA air traffic control modernization – The Federal Aviation Administration announced Peraton will be the integrator overseeing an overhaul of its air traffic control system, beating competitor Parsons.
US threatens to withhold Chicago transit funding after attack on passenger– The U.S. Transportation Department threatened to withhold transit funding for Chicago trains and buses, and demanded more police protection, citing an incident in which a 26-year-old woman passenger was attacked last month.
Other Federal Mobility News
Trump administration want s airl ines, airports to offer healthier food, exercise options – The Trump administration said on Monday it wants airlines and airports to offer travelers healthier food options, exercise equipment, and family-friendly features like playspaces and nursing facilities.
Uber Pulls Back From Electric Cars, Slashing Incentives for Drivers– After long pushing for government policies to speed adoption of electric cars, Uber embraced Trump’s EVbattering legislation.
Metro Transit in Minnesota awarded $35 million grant toward electric buses – The low- or no-emission grant will help acquire 100 new 40-foot hybrid-electric buses, which are scheduled to join Metro Transit’s fleet in 2027.
Businesses, Labor Unite to Protect Transit Money in Highway Bill – Businesses, labor groups, local governments, and others are combining forces to lobby Congress on a surface transportation reauthorization bill as the future of public transit hangs in the balance.
