Capitol Hill News
US transportation construction industry urges Congress to pass surface transport bill –
More than 400 construction leaders, labor representatives, engineers, and infrastructure
advocates gathered in Washington, D.C. this week.
Rep. Larsen Highlights Bipartisanship in Highway Bill Debate – Top House
Transportation Democrat Points to Safety, Technology Prior to Markup.
Department of Transportation News
FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders – The FAA will spend $16.5 million to
install transponders on its airport vehicles after a fatal collision in March at New York’s
LaGuardia airport.
Other Federal Mobility News
Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating a larger budget airline for
travelers – The deal comes as both airlines and travelers are grappling with a sharp runup in jet fuel costs.
Retail imports fuel 2nd best April for Port of LA – Top U.S. container hub sees strongest
month this year
Chinese parts are already in U.S. cars as lawmakers warn Trump against China auto deal –
Lawmakers in both parties are warning the White House not to use the U.S. auto market
as a bargaining chip in any deal with Beijing.
