Transportation

10 articles

Amtrak train at the newly upgraded Brattleboro, Vermont station with a full-length level boarding platform, symbolizing improved accessibility and US rail project momentum.
How-To

Amtrak Upgrades Vermont Station as US Rail Projects Accelerate

In Vermont, the Brattleboro station recently unveiled the state's first-ever full-length level boarding train platform.

Scott Ramirez·June 30, 2026
Futuristic rail network managed by AI, with data streams and holographic interfaces visualizing infrastructure efficiency and safety.
Industry

AI and Digital Transformation Drive Rail Infrastructure Management

While many nations struggle to modernize aging rail networks, India has already built the policy, investment, and industrial foundation for its next phase of rail growth.

Ben Foster·June 28, 2026
Aerial view of a large-scale highway extension project with heavy construction equipment operating on a new road through a mountainous region in Utah.
Trades

Granite secures contract for Utah highway extension project

Granite Construction has secured nearly a quarter-billion dollars in Utah Department of Transportation contracts in recent months.

Rick Donovan·June 27, 2026
Chicago skyline at dusk with the Greyhound bus terminal in the foreground, symbolizing urban renewal and transit investment.
Trades

Chicago City Council Approves $19M Greyhound Station Purchase

Chicago's City Council approved a $19.

Rick Donovan·June 23, 2026
Bright LED headlights of a car illuminating a foggy highway at night, creating a strong beam effect.
Trades

Transport Canada Consults on Whether LED Headlights Are Too Bright

Headlight dazzle contributed to 216 collisions in 2023, a stark number prompting Transport Canada to launch a national consultation on vehicle headlight glare.

Rick Donovan·June 20, 2026
Virginia's multi-modal transportation future with advanced public transit, elevated bike paths, and modern roads in a bustling cityscape.
Materials

Virginia approves $28.5 billion plan for transportation upgrades

Virginia just committed $28.5 billion to overhaul its transportation infrastructure, funding over 4,300 projects from roads to bike paths over the next six years.

Luis Ortega·June 19, 2026
Interior view of Washington Union Station's main hall, showcasing its historic architecture and bustling activity, highlighting the scale of the renovation project.
Trades

US DOT Invests $466 Million in Washington Union Station Renovation

A $466 million federal investment was announced for Washington Union Station, a sum poised to kickstart immediate improvements for the historic D.

Rick Donovan·June 2, 2026
Aerial view of the $164 million Illinois I-80 bridge replacement project over the Des Plaines River, showcasing heavy machinery and ongoing construction.
Trades

Illinois Begins $164 Million Project to Replace I-80 Bridges

Illinois has just broken ground on the final phase of a $1.

Rick Donovan·May 30, 2026
Aerial view of the ongoing reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, with heavy machinery and new structural elements being put in place.
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Maryland Authority Announces $4B+ Key Bridge Procurements

Maryland's Key Bridge reconstruction efforts in 2026 involve four separate procurements announced by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).

Rick Donovan·May 21, 2026
A modern bridge at sunset, representing the significant increase in federal bridge funding proposed by the BUILD AMERICA 250 Act.
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House Committee Introduces BUILD AMERICA 250 Act for Transportation

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee proposes boosting annual bridge funding by $3.

Rick Donovan·May 20, 2026