DOT 160-08
Friday, October 31, 2008
Contact: Brian Turmail
Tel.: (202) 366-4570
News Digest
The Department of Transportation announces substantial revisions to
regulatory information website. The improvements will make it easier for the
public to participate in the rulemaking process. Some of the improvements to the
website, regs.dot.gov, include: Reports on DOT
Significant Rulemakings, Reports on the effects of DOT Rulemakings, List of DOT
Regulatory Contacts and information for small entities affected by DOT rules.
Contact LaTanya Anderson at
regulatoryinfo@dot.gov for questions or comments on this website.
Federal Highway Administration Supports Innovative State Transportation
Projects. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the new Office
of Innovative Program Delivery, which will provide states with stronger and more
effective federal support to deliver transportation projects. The office will
work with state departments of transportation to help them explore opportunities
with innovative financing and congestion pricing and tap into the $400 billion
in private funds available world wide for investment in transportation
infrastructure. Existing FHWA activities such as public private partnerships,
innovative financing, experimental projects, and tolling authorities will be
merged into the new office, which will improve access and communication for the
states. The Office of Innovative Program Delivery will provide national
leadership and advice for states pursuing innovative and non-traditional
transportation projects. Contact: Nancy Singer 202-366-0660.
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