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On February 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the availability of the first $150 million in grants from the $250 million Congestion Relief Program.  The program was established in the Infrastructure Investment and... Read More
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As mental health has become an increasing concern in all walks of American society, the transportation sector is recognizing its obligation to pay more attention to suicide prevention.  This has certainly been true for the bridge operators of the... Read More
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All-electronic cashless tolling (AET) has revolutionized toll collection worldwide across the spectrum of operations and customer experience.  Undeniably, AET’s evolution has enhanced value to motorists traveling on tolled facilities.  Non-stop toll... Read More
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Forty percent of America’s roadway system is currently classified as being in poor or mediocre condition. According to infrastructurereportcard.org, the infrastructure backlog stands at $768 billion, with $560 billion required for roadway and bridge... Read More
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Welcome to the 2024 federal budget appropriations season. Time is running out on efforts to close the gap between House and Senate spending bills and a budget impasse is looming.  The House and Senate transportation spending bills do agree on two... Read More
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It has been a few busy weeks at the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for announcements on continued federal funding availability and proposed new vehicle safety regulations.  On June 27, 2023, USDOT opened the second year of funding for a... Read More
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Gone are the days when human agents were the sole means of communication between businesses and customers. Nowadays, customer service encompasses a wide range of channels, including interactive voice response, AI emails, chatbots, and voice... Read More
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By:          Amanda J. Baxter,  SVP,  Virginia Market & Operations, Transurban, North America Mark F. Muriello, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, IBTTA and Former Deputy Director, Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals, The Port Authority of... Read More
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Earth Day serves to remind the world of the need to prioritize the health and well-being of our planet. This year’s theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” is a call to action for individuals and organizations around the globe to move towards a more... Read More
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When communities all over the world consider building or expanding a toll road, bridge, tunnel, or transit rail system, effective communications from the very beginning is needed. Clear and concise communication with all entities involved in a... Read More

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