Court Blocks USDOT from Tying Transportation Grants to Immigration Enforcement
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation overstepped its authority by requiring states to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement to receive funding. The decision sided with 20 states, finding the “Duffy Directive” violated the...
US Congress Refocuses on Highway Bill After 43-Day Shutdown
With the record 43-day shutdown over, congressional transportation leaders are shifting back to crafting a multiyear highway bill aimed at improving safety, speeding up infrastructure permitting, and preparing for emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles....
Raleigh-Durham International Airport Embarks on $2.5 Billion Expansion to Meet Future Demand
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is undergoing a $2.5 billion transformation to prepare for 30 million annual passengers by 2050, doubling current traffic levels. Key projects include expanding Park Economy 3 parking to 11,000 spaces, redesigning John Brantley...
Port Canaveral Invests $255 Million in Infrastructure to Support Record Cruise and Cargo Growth
Port Canaveral is preparing for continued growth, with $255 million in capital projects planned for 2026 and $912 million over the next five years, as cruise passenger traffic hits a record 8.6 million this year. The port has expanded parking, upgraded terminals, and...
Ohio Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Browns’ $600M Stadium Funding
The state of Ohio has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the use of $600 million in unclaimed funds for the Cleveland Browns’ new stadium in Brook Park. The lawsuit, filed by former state officials, claims the funding plan is unconstitutional,...
Pilots Sue Over Neglected Grantsburg Airport Runway in Wisconsin
A Polk County judge will soon rule on whether the Village of Grantsburg must repair or potentially close its deteriorating airport runway after a lawsuit filed by pilots alleging decades of neglect. The pilots claim the village failed to maintain the asphalt runway,...
Golden Gate Bridge Seismic Retrofit Enters Final $1 Billion Phase
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District board has approved $1.01 billion to launch the final phase of the bridge’s long-running seismic retrofit project. The construction is expected to begin in 2026 and take more than a decade to complete....
L.A. Metro Approves $3B Link US Project at Union Station
The Los Angeles Metro Board has approved the long-awaited Link US project, which will add run-through tracks and major upgrades at Union Station to prepare for future high-speed rail. Construction on the $3 billion project’s initial phase is set to begin in spring...
New York Judge Declines to Block Court Street Bike Lane
A New York judge refused to halt work on the new protected bike lane along Brooklyn’s Court Street, ruling that the project is nearly complete and a restraining order would be moot. The decision follows a lawsuit by local merchants who claimed the city overstepped its...
Illinois Raises Sales Taxes, Merges Agencies in Major Transit Bill
Illinois legislators approved a $1.5 billion transit funding bill to keep transportation agencies, especially those in the Chicago area, afloat. The measure creates a new Northern Illinois Transit Authority that will oversee the CTA, Metra, and Pace, while raising...