Capitol Hill
Transit Leaders Convene in DC for Safety and Security Summit, Capitol Hill Advocacy: The WMATA–LA
Metro summit united transit leaders around crime reduction, worker protection, and rider experience,
followed by Capitol Hill meetings urging sustained federal transit investment.
Flight 5342 families take fight for aviation safety reforms to Capitol Hill: Families of the 67 victims
returned to Capitol Hill 19 months after the crash, pressing Congress for immediate aviation-safety
reforms.
Federal Transportation News
Whatcom County Signs $25 Million Federal Grant Agreement for New Ferry: Whatcom County finalizeda $25 million Maritime Administration grant for a new Lummi Island ferry and broader systemmodernization.
Transportation officials urge state lawmakers to fund deteriorating roads as federal funding expires:
Transportation officials warned lawmakers that identified repairs to deteriorating roads remainunfunded as federal support winds down.
You Won’t See These Defunded Projects in Sean Duffy’s US DOT Reality Show: The article contrasts
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s online promotion of USDOT achievements with communities
seeking restoration of revoked project funding.
USDOT Unveils Revamped Automated Vehicles Strategy: USDOT released a new national automatedvehicle strategy aimed at cutting regulatory barriers, modernizing rules, and accelerating safe AVdeployment.
Transit News
Federal transit cuts could hit rural America hardest: Proposed cuts in the next five-year transportationbill could hit rural communities hardest, where transit options are already limited.
U.S. Port News
$28.4M contract to fund dredging at Wilmington Harbor, two Georgia ports: A $28.46 million federal
contract will dredge navigation channels at Wilmington Harbor and two Georgia ports, the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers announced.
Wisconsin Ports Holds Annual Meeting to Advance Maritime Priorities: Wisconsin port leaders met in
Green Bay September 10–11 to advance infrastructure, competitiveness, and maritime economic
priorities.
House Republicans Move to Cut Costly California Port Mandates: The House passed H.J. Res. 210, led
by Rep. Vince Fong (R-Calif.), to revoke EPA authorization for California’s expanded At-Berth
Regulation and block new vessel requirements.
Trump’s Push for Nuclear Ships Waits as Industry Seeks Details: The administration’s push for nuclearpowered merchant ships is stalled as industry awaits regulatory clarity, including agency roles and
jurisdiction at U.S. ports.
