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Port NOLA Gets $7.1M Federal Grant for Sustainability Infrastructure
The Facts - The U.S. Department of Transportation is granting $7,117,567 to the Port of New Orleans. The grant will be used to upgrade infrastructure, purchase electric trucks, and support workforce development. The funding aims to reduce truck emissions and promote sustainability in transportation infrastructure. DOT Grant to Reduce Truck Emissions at Port NOLA Congressman […]
AFL-CIO Unveils 2024 Job Death Report Before Workers Memorial Day
The Facts - Workers of color, particularly Black and Latino workers, are increasingly dying on the job. The AFL-CIO annual report highlights workplace safety issues and proposes strategies to address them. Around 344 workers died daily from hazardous conditions and 5,486 were killed on the job in 2022. Fatalities Among Workers of Color at an […]
Buttigieg Declares Infrastructure Funding | Transport Topics
The Facts - Secretary Pete Buttigieg is focusing on improving connectivity along mobility corridors and funding projects for climate resilience and helping disenfranchised communities. The 2021's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has allowed for billions of dollars for supply chain programs and expanding emergency response accounts. Maryland officials are calling for emergency aid for the […]
Governor signs bill to boost aviation infrastructure investment
The Facts - Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2498, investing more in Kansas public airports. The bill increases funding for the Kansas Airport Improvement Program from $5 million to $15 million. The increased funding will support initiatives like safety enhancements and modernization of infrastructure. Kansas Governor Signs House Bill 2498 for Airport Investment Governor […]
AFL-CIO Initiates Climate, Equity and Jobs Program
The Facts - AFL-CIO hosted an Earth Day event to discuss climate change, racial and environmental justice, and job equity. They outlined a strategy for advancing these causes within the labor movement, recognizing that climate change disproportionately impacts Black and Brown workers. AFL-CIO pledges to engage with justice organizations, invest in climate resilience, grow the […]
Kelly Endorses Bipartisan Bill Boosting Aviation Infrastructure
The Facts - Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2498, a bipartisan bill increasing investment in Kansas' public airports. The bill increases annual funding for the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) from $5 million to $15 million. Additional resources will support initiatives such as pavement improvement, safety enhancements, and automated weather observation systems. TOPEKA— Governor […]
Assembly Committee Passes AV Safety Bills Backed by Teamsters
The Facts - The California Assembly Transportation Committee passed Teamsters-supported bills AB 2286 and AB 3061, regulating autonomous vehicles. AB 2286 requires a trained human operator in self-driving trucks over 10,000 pounds; AB 3061 requires AV companies to publicly report incidents involving their vehicles. These bills aim to protect good jobs and public safety, as […]
Rails to Trails: Active Transportation Investment Program Factsheet
The Facts - Communities across the US are developing active-transportation networks to improve safety and reduce environmental impact. The Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) supports these initiatives, but requires more funding to reach its full potential. Investing in active-transportation infrastructure is effective, as shown by the success of the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program. Active […]
Beshear Vetoes Driverless Vehicle Bill, Backed by Teamsters
The Facts - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoes driverless vehicle bill, HB7. Teamsters argue bill could end middle-class jobs and compromise road safety. Polls suggest Kentucky voters largely oppose autonomous vehicles. Teamsters Battle Against Autonomous Vehicle Bills Impacting Jobs and Public Safety Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, with backing from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, vetoed […]
$39M allocated for South Grand Island Bridges rehabilitation
The Facts - $39 million has been secured to rehabilitate the South Grand Island Bridges. Repairs will make the bridges more resistant to seismic activity and provide better connectivity. An additional $1.6 million has been secured for emergency response planning in several counties. South Grand Island Bridges Rehabilitation Receives $39 Million Funding In a significant […]
