Harrisburg, PA – The PennDOT Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) today announced that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through October 31. The submission period applies to PennDOT-owned projects…
DOT Issues Nearly $2.5 Million in Grants to State Entities, Local Communities, and Non-Profit Organizations to Spur Involvement in Pipeline Safety Efforts
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced today that it is issuing…
FMCSA Awards More Than $70 Million in Grants to Enhance Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it has awarded more than $70 million…
Wyoming Commission Approves Works to Rebuild State Road, Repave Part of I-80
The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded a $13.9 million contract to reconstruct two miles of WYO 789 (North Federal Boulevard) in the west-central city of Riverton in Fremont County, to make upgrades on a state road that has not had a major rebuild in…
Governor Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Award Record $150 Million through Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative
Jasper, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 396 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $150 million in state-matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level…
“Quick Release” Emergency Relief Grant
WASHINGTON – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials today announced the immediate availability of $1 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help begin repairs on roads and bridges in Oregon damaged by wildfires that began…
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $55 Million in Grants to Support High-Tech Low-No Buses, American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure…
Ontario, Canada Supporting Eco-Friendly Innovation
Ontario, Canada is partnering with Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc. (RWDI) to invest in new technology and equipment at its Guelph, Ontario facility. Liz Sandals, MPP for Guelph, made the announcement today on behalf of Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic…
ManufactOn Secures Series A Investment from Brick & Mortar Ventures, Autodesk, & WND Ventures
Boston area startup ManufactOn announced today the close of its Series A investment round in which it raised $2.5 million. ManufactOn is a SaaS (mobile/web) platform that helps construction firms plan, track, and manage both prefabrication and regular material…
DOT and FAA Lack Adequate Controls Over Their Use and Management of Other Transaction Agreements
Congress has granted several of DOT’s Operating Administrations the authority to enter into Other Transaction Agreements (OTA). These financial instruments give agencies greater flexibility to achieve mission goals. However, because OTAs are generally exempt…
