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    • Federal Railroad Administration
       Secretary Ray LaHood writes in his FastLane blog: “In just three years, the Midwest has gone from having a vision to having the fastest trains outside the Northeast Corridor.” This is a great post about rail projects happening all over the country.
      252 · Thursday at 7:57am
    • Donnie Bell
      Just wondering what the latest, if anything, is going on concerning trucking companies use of the HHG to pay drivers, while forcing us to run a specific, GPS created route, often times leading to more than the "usual" 10% difference in miles paid to the driver.
      Wednesday at 8:30am
    • Federal Highway Administration
       “Improving our nation's roads and bridges is one of the most important jobs we do here at the Department of Transportation,” writes U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on his Fast Lane blog. “But we're always looking to do that job better, and that's been the mission behind the Federal Highway Administration's Every Day Counts initiative since 2009: better, faster, and smarter project delivery.” Click here to read more.
      5 · Wednesday at 7:53am
    • Federal Railroad Administration
       Secretary Ray LaHood writes, “Somewhere between Joliet and Normal, after decades of passenger trains on this route topping out at 79 mph, the Amtrak train I was riding hit a speed of 111. That's an impressive 39% faster than what passengers have experienced for years. As passengers begin to enjoy speeds of 110 mph, it’s proof that 21st century rail is indeed coming to America.”
      813 · October 22 at 12:00pm
    • Mayor Edwin M. Lee
       “This historic investment in San Francisco’s modern public transportation system will not only connect our City’s diverse neighborhoods and create thousands of jobs today, but it will vastly improve our transit system for our City’s growing population and workforce. “We thank President Barack Obama, Secretary Ray LaHood, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and all our Federal, State and local funding partners for their vision and support.”
      7 · October 19 at 2:40pm
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    Thursday
    Celebrating Halloween this year? NHTSA, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) urge you to plan a safe and sober way of getting home.
    The most frightening part of Halloween isn’t the spooky costumes and scary pranks; it's the increased danger of harm from drunk drivers.
    Halloween is scary enough – keep it safe by driving sober
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    Many of the ghosts and goblins you'll see this Halloween season are young adults heading out to bars, restaurants and parties...
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    Wednesday
    In just 3 years, the Midwest has gone from having a vision to having the fastest trains outside the Northeast Corridor, but the Federal Railroad Administration and its state partners have much more coming down the line for inter-city rail travel.
    Inter-city passenger rail investments paying dividends, with more benefits just around the bend
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    This Administration's historic investments in passenger rail are creating strong, 21st century connections between our nation's cities...
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    Wednesday
    This week the NACTO Designing Cities conference demonstrates the new vitality that transportation has helped bring to our nation's cities. And every step of the way, The White House has supported the effort to create the world-class streets Americans deserve.
    World-class cities rely on world-class transportation
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    What does transportation have to do with making cities vibrant and attractive? Quite a lot...
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    October 23
    The technology’s potential benefits to our nation extend beyond saving lives; connected vehicles will also help us relieve congestion and reduce our environmental footprint. These benefits won't be unique to the United States; the promise of connected vehicles is global.
    DOT works with world partners to improve connected vehicles, deliver safety benefits
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  11. Ray LaHood shared a link.
    October 22
    Somewhere between Joliet and Normal, after decades of passenger trains on this route topping out at 79 mph, the Amtrak train I was riding hit a speed of 111. That's an impressive 39% faster than what passengers have experienced for years. As passengers begin to enjoy speeds of 110 mph, it’s proof that 21st century rail is indeed coming to America.
    Passenger rail goes high speed in Illinois and across the Midwest
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    Last Friday morning in Joliet, Illinois, I did what a lot more Illinoisans and Missourians have been doing lately--I boarded an Amtrak train...
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    October 18
    For 20 years the Research and Innovative Technology Administration's BTS has excelled at making statistics accessible for policymakers, elected officials, business leaders, travelers choosing carriers, and students working on school projects. I encourage everyone to visit the website to see the wealth of information BTS makes available.
    BTS marks 20 years of delivering quality transportation data
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    You can't make good data-driven decisions without good data!
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    October 17
    To encourage students to pursue STEM education, DOT recently hosted a national competition called the Recognizing Aviation and Aerospace Innovation in Science and Engineering Award (RAISE). Today, we've got our first winners!
    Secretary's RAISE award winners reach for the stars
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    Supporting the future of aviation requires us to invest in young Americans—the next generation of pilots, engineers, mechanics, and air traffic controllers...
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    October 16
    DC's 12-mile Riverwalk Trail stops 4 miles shy of MD's 40-mile Anacostia trail system. DOT is bridging the gap, creating a seamless transportation network.
    TIGER: completing the Anacostia trail, solving transportation problems across America
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    What happens when the federal government listens to state and local officials who are working together?
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    October 15
    Over the last six months, ridership on Valley Metro light rail is up 6.2 % over the same period in 2011. Mesa Mayor Scott Smith and Valley Metro planners are banking on light rail's success with the 3.1-mile Central Mesa Extension to connect Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe.
    Central Mesa Extension will connect Arizonans to economic opportunity
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    With transit ridership on the rise and the economic benefits of transit reaching into the billions of dollars, communities across America are seeking to add transit options...
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    October 12
    To make sure we're using our thousands of miles of river and coastline effectively, the Obama Administration has developed an innovative Marine Highways Program and we have used TIGER funding to invest in our ports. But we’re also ensuring that our waterways are as good for the environment as they are for business.
    DOT maritime investments create opportunity
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    The more effectively we can move goods to and from American businesses, the better our businesses can compete globally...
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    October 11
    The White House pushed for the transportation provisions in the Recovery Act because they knew putting men and women to work repairing and modernizing America's transportation infrastructure would be a smart investment. They were right, and here's a project from Federal Highway Administration that's proving it.
    I-40/I-77 interchange modernization in North Carolina promises big dividends
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    October 11
    $545 million loan will generate as much as $1.75 billion in investment for this key project. We're putting people to work in the short-term while strengthening the regional economy for the future by making it easier for transit riders to reach downtown Los Angeles, nearby communities, and the shuttle to LAX.
    DOT's TIFIA and L.A. working together to create jobs, improve transit with Crenshaw/LAX corridor
    1.usa.gov
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    October 10
    Today marks the 11th anniversary of this effort, and I am proud to add my voice to the many safety messages in the Kansas Department of Transportation Put the Brakes on Fatalities blog series. All of our technological advances alone are not enough to move us toward zero highway fatalities; we need your help.
    Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day 2012
    1.usa.gov
    Cross-posted from the Kansas Department of Transportation blog...
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