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Trump's transportation department cancels new review step that could've slowed state projects
Read full article: Trump's transportation department cancels new review step that could've slowed state projectsPresident Donald Trump’s administration is backing off its demand for an extra layer of federal scrutiny whenever states seek even minor changes to their transportation plans.
Trump is trying to halt the EV charger buildout. Experts say it's not that easy
Read full article: Trump is trying to halt the EV charger buildout. Experts say it's not that easyExperts are questioning President Donald Trump’s latest effort to slow the electric vehicle charging buildout in the U.S. In a letter Thursday night, the Trump administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure, money they were allocated under former President Joe Biden.
Investigation continues into 4 electrical blackouts on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: Investigation continues into 4 electrical blackouts on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapseInvestigators say the electrical blackouts experienced by the container ship Dali before it left Baltimore’s port were “mechanically distinct from” those that resulted in the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge hours later.
The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the US
Read full article: The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the USThousands of old bridges across the U.S. are awaiting replacement or repairs after inspectors found them in poor condition.
Houston highway project sparks debate over racial equity
Read full article: Houston highway project sparks debate over racial equityA $9 billion highway widening project being proposed in the Houston area could become an important test of the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing what it says is a history of racial inequity with infrastructure projects.
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Sharp increase in traffic fatalities in 2020 prompts federal ‘crisis’ response
Read full article: Sharp increase in traffic fatalities in 2020 prompts federal ‘crisis’ responseTexas and the San Antonio region will receive a special focus from federal officials as they seek to reduce a growing number of traffic fatalities.