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Mark Muriello, Vice President., Policy & Government AffairsJune 24, 2024
The International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) has been recognized as an Ally for Action in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) campaign to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries. As we prepare for IBTTA’s...
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Illinois TollwayJune 18, 2024
Q&A with Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse
2024 marks an important milestone for the Illinois Tollway with the launch of its first Stakeholder Advisory Team (SAT). The SAT consists of more than 40 community and industry...
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Mark Muriello, Vice President., Policy & Government AffairsJune 6, 2024
When will appointments to the national Advisory Board overseeing the federal pilot of distance-based road charging be announced? This question was posed by Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Tom Carper during a June 5 hearing...
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Mark Muriello, Director, Policy & Government AffairsApril 22, 2024
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On April 16, 2024, a rulemaking petition was filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking to rearrange the lower 900 MHz band (902-928 MHz band). The petition...
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Mark Muriello, Director, Policy & Government AffairsApril 2, 2024
April 1 marks the kickoff of a week-long campaign by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aimed at preventing distracted driving in the U.S. This year’s campaign is dubbed “Put the Phone Away or Pay.” It strives for increased...
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Mark Muriello, Director, Policy & Government AffairsMarch 25, 2024
On March 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the adoption of strong new emissions standards in a new rule for vehicles in model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. The new standards aim to accelerate the adoption of...
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Mark Muriello, Director, Policy & Government AffairsFebruary 27, 2024
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...
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Chris Steber, Public Information Officer, New York State Bridge AuthorityJanuary 4, 2024
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...
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Mark Muriello, Director, Policy & Government AffairsDecember 15, 2023
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...
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Rosa Rountree, National Operations Director, Atkins, N.A.August 24, 2023
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...
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