In response to the coronavirus pandemic, members of the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials have collaborated to ease restrictions on freight haulers.
Author: Eleanor Lamb
ATRI Coronavirus Study Shows Truck Activity Spike, Dip in Six States
Although trucking activity spiked across six states during the coronavirus pandemic’s early days, a recent analysis from the American Transportation Research Institute indicates that such freight activity has declined.
As Residents Stay Home, State DOT Work Presses On
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many state transportation construction programs are progressing on schedule and, in some cases, have exceeded timeline expectations.
Border Restrictions Extended; Trucking Remains Exempt
The Department of Homeland Security recently extended travel restrictions that apply to the Canadian and Mexican borders to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo Calls for Federal Coordination of Supply Chain for COVID-19 Tests
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for federal coordination of the supply chain to make COVID-19 testing more widely accessible to states.
ASCE Releases Infrastructure Grades for Mississippi, Maryland
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the American Society of Civil Engineers virtually released infrastructure report cards for Mississippi and Maryland, both of which reflected improved overall scores.
Regional Planners Should Weigh Local, Logistical Needs, Experts Say
Regional planners should balance the interests of freight haulers and local residents as they consider transportation needs, according to experts.
NJDOT Announces $47.3 Million for Local Bridge Projects
The New Jersey Department of Transportation recently announced $47.3 million in grant funding will be distributed statewide to help with local bridge maintenance projects.
Truckers Exempt From Utah Traveler Declaration Form
Truck drivers and other travelers representing certain industries have been exempted from Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s recent executive order requiring people entering the state to complete a travel declaration form.
INDOT Awards $126 Million for Local Infrastructure Projects
The Indiana Department of Transportation and Gov. Eric Holcomb recently announced that local government agencies have received a combined $126.5 million in state matching funds to support infrastructure construction projects.