Now that The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is in effect, making substantial investments in US ports, highways, and other critical parts of physical infrastructure, improving the US supply chain by moving goods safely and more efficiently, it is time to strengthen our goods movement supply chains by making a similarly bold improvement in a digital […]
Federal Actions to Accelerate Clean Transit Buses, School Buses, and Trucks
The White House announced major federal actions that look to expand clean public transit and school buses, reduce emissions from diesel trucks, and create good-paying jobs. Some of the pillars of the proposal include: Cleaner, More Convenient Public Transit: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents the single largest investment in public transit in history. As part of […]
New York City Looks to Eliminate Paper Parking Meter Receipts
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking to enact a rule change to sections 4-01 and 4-08 of Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York (“34 RCNY”) to introduce a new Pay-by-plate parking meter option by eliminating the need for using a receipt as proof […]
Legislation Introduced to Streamline TSA Certification
The Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act was introduced in Congress to streamline the certification process for drivers. The Act, introduced by Representatives Adam Smith (D-Washington) and John Katko (R-New York), will allow drivers to use a single valid background check from a TSA Security Threat Assessment to satisfy the vetting requirements […]
White House Announces Trucking Action Plan
Trucking plays a critical role in the US supply chain and economy. America’s truck drivers have been on the frontlines of this pandemic, delivering goods to every corner of this country. 72 percent of goods in America are shipped by truck (In New York City that number is closer to 90 percent), and in most […]