Capitol Hill News
Members Introduce Legislation to Improve Active Transportation Systems –
Representatives introduced legislation to reauthorize and improve the Active
Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP).
Bill to streamline transit project permitting introduced in House – The bipartisan
legislation seeks to bring parity between transit and highway projects to the National
Environmental Policy Act permitting process.
Department of Transportation News
US Transport chief wants Congress involved in $2.5 billion low-cost airline aid request –
Sean Duffy said that Congress would need to play a role in a request by U.S. budget
airlines for $2.5 billion in government aid to address the spike in jet fuel costs during the
U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
DOT moves to eliminate dangerous railroad crossings – The U.S. Department of
Transportation is investing more than $1 billion to improve safety at railroad crossings
nationwide.
Union leader: Spirit employees must be protected in any bailout – A union representing
workers at Spirit Airlines said Friday that potential federal relief for the bankrupt carrier
must protect its employees.
Other Federal Mobility News
New York Sues USDOT Over $73.5M in Withdrawn Federal Funds – State Contends
Funding Dispute Over CDLs Jeopardizes Road Safety.
Chevron CEO: Aviation industry issues will ‘probably get worse’ amid Iran war – The CEO
of Chevron predicted that the aviation industry will continue to suffer from jet fuel
shortages arising from Iranian restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
