LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
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 […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
U.S. Department of Transportation News What to Know About DOT’s Crackdown on CDL Mills – New FMCSA Enforcement Efforts Aim to Improve Training and Safety Standards Trump announces rollback of Biden-era vehicle fuel efficiency rules: ‘Expensive restrictions’ – The rule called for a yearly 2% efficiency increase for cars made from 2027 to 2031. Those […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
U.S. Department of Transportation News FAA orders ‘radical’ cuts in flights at major airports amid shutdown – The agency said it would shrink flight capacity by 10 percent in 40 busy markets to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers. SEPTA’s safety issues stem from mismanagement, U.S. transportation secretary says – Sean Duffy calls on Pennsylvania […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News Congress must act before FAA can pay air traffic controllers, Duffy says– An effort to find executive branch money for the aviation system’s frontline safety workers appears to have run aground. U.S. Department of Transportation News US transportation secretary says he’ll revoke $160m from California over non-citizen truck licenses – Sean […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
U.S. Department of Transportation News Duffy pulls $40M fro m California over English-only trucker rule– The Department of Transportation is withholding more than $40 million in federal highway safety funding because the state of California failed to comply with English language proficiency guidelines for commercial drivers. Sean Duffy Vows Action After Anti-Trump Messages Broadcast at […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News Cruz introduces bill to pay air traffic controllers during shutdown – The legislation would also do the same for TSA baggage screeners. U.S. Department of Transportation News Abandoned NASA nominee may find new life– It’s a surprising turn in Washington, where nominees rarely get this kind of second chance. FAA says […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News Lawmakers eye surface transportation bill for permitting changes – Advocates call for shorter timelines for environmental reviews and limits to judicial review. U.S. Department of Transportation News Duffy says s tates must withdraw commercial driver licenses from foreigners who overstay visas-The Transportation Department will immediately tighten up the requirements for noncitizens […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News Lawmakers want driverless vehicle rules in transportation bill – House lawmakers are working on language for the surface transportation reauthorization bill that would promote creation of a national safety regulatory framework for self-driving cars Senators call on Congress to roll back flights at National Airport – Sens. Mark R. Warner and […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News GOP lawmakers seek details of air traffic revamp before giving more funding – Some lawmakers say that the previous effort to overhaul aviation navigation failed to launch. U.S. Department of Transportation News FAA seeks to fine Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations, door plug blowout – The Federal Aviation Administration is […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
U.S. Department of Transportation News Trump nominates pilot to serve on transportation safety board- President Trump is nominating an American Airlines pilot and safety official to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board. The Trump Administration Wants to Roll Back Airline Passenger Rights – The Transportation Department’s apparent openness to undoing government policies protecting the […]
