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Damaged concrete pipes helped create two artificial reefs in North Carolina

North Carolina has given two existing artificial reefs off the Outer Banks another 3,000 tons of material, using damaged and unusable concrete pipe and boxes that would otherwise have required disposal. The N.C. Artificial Reef Program completed the two enhancement projects in May 2026, placing approximately 1,500 tons of recycled…

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Washington spends $113M to rebuild I-395 Potomac River Bridge

For decades, a major river crossing between Virginia and Washington, D.C. has moved commuters, commercial traffic and travelers into the heart of the nation’s capital. Now the I-395 bridge over the Potomac River is getting a major facelift as officials invest $113 million to update the aging structure and permanently…

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American Airlines tightened its 24-hour cancellation rule; passengers booking less than 7 days before departure can now lose the full-refund option

American Airlines has narrowed its 24-hour cancellation policy, ending a more generous refund option for passengers who book flights close to departure. Previously, tickets purchased at least 2 days before departure could generally be cancelled within 24 hours for a full refund, regardless of fare type. American's customer service information…

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US truckers must speak English: Trump administration moves to make rule permanent

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has moved to make English-language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers a permanent part of federal regulations, saying drivers who cannot sufficiently read or speak English or understand highway signs and signals must be placed out of service.

The Times of India

Trump's DOT Introduces Changes to 'Accelerate' AV Deployment, Directs NHTSA to Grant Zoox Temporary Exemption

The Donald Trump administration on Thursday introduced changes to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations aimed at expediting the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, granting Amazon.com Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Robotaxi operator Zoox a temporary exemption to deploy its driverless vehicles commercially.

Benzinga

Trump team is building a base in Oklahoma to test out flying cars

Administration is expected to open 1,100-acre, $8.3M facility in 2027

The Independent UK

Indiana Steps Up Enforcement Against Immigrant Truck Drivers With Almost 300 Detentions in Three Months

A March Department of Transportation rule limits CDL eligibility for immigrants who previously qualified to work legally in the trucking industry, including some asylum seekers and DACA recipients

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Is Delta Cancelling Flights? Passenger Rant Causes Panic As Man Asks, 'Is Anybody Working?'

Delta Airlines faces criticism after a viral video shows a passenger using an airport intercom for help amid widespread flight cancellations and staffing shortages.

International Business Times UK

After a brutal winter, many cities are facing the same problem: Potholes

Biting sub-zero temperatures across the U.S. this winter have left a mess on the roads. Josh Marcus reports on the hasty clean-up - and who’s bringing out the ‘pothole killer’

The Independent UK

LaGuardia plane crash live updates: Runway safety system ‘did not generate an alert’ for air-traffic controllers before fatal collision

Officials say the collision almost certainly involved ‘multiple failures’

The Independent UK

Is Wizz Air planning to fly to the US?

The low-cost carrier has applied to the US Department of Transportation

The Independent UK

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025. The fastest train in Europe goes almost 200 mph (320 kph). Yet high-speed rail remains absent from most of…

The Conversation

Elon Musk's Tesla Sues North Dakota Over Direct-To-Customer Sales Ban

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has sued the state of North Dakota's Department of Transportation over a law that prohibits automakers from directly selling vehicles to customers within the state.

Benzinga

Can You Get a Refund If Your Flight Is Delayed or Cancelled Because of the Government Shutdown?

Here are the Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and what experts say about flight plans if they are affected.

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After California, Trump Freezes $18 Billion In NYC Infrastructure Funds, Calls Contracts 'Discriminatory, Unconstitutional'

The Trump administration has decided to withhold $18 billion in federal funds from New York City for two major infrastructure projects.

Benzinga

Pete Buttigieg Doubles Down On Criticism Of Trump Administration Over Airline Compensation Rules: 'Picking Corporations Over Consumers'

Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has criticized President Donald Trump once again over the Department of Transportation's changes to airline compensation rules.

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Who is Sean Duffy, NASA's new interim chief? From champion lumberjack, reality TV star and Cabinet secretary to space

President Donald Trump has tapped Transportation Secretary and former reality TV star Sean Duffy to lead NASA on an interim basis. Here's what we know about the man.

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Is Archer Aviation a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

This article examines whether Archer Aviation has the potential to become a millionaire-maker stock for investors.

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No. 1! New list reveals the best rest stops in each state

One of the best rest stops in the nation has a camping-themed hangout spot for kids, a life-sized Smokey Bear statue and a giant lobster trap for photos

Al Jazeera

Why are the number of flights reduced at Newark airport in the US?

The Department of Transportation has asked the airport to reduce operations to 56 departures and arrivals per hour.

The Guardian - US

Doge cuts spark questions as employees supporting Musk space launches spared

Department of Transportation employees who provide support for Starlink and SpaceX launches safe amid job cuts

The Conversation

Why we shouldn’t let lower fertility rates fuel pronatalist policies

Buried in the Donald Trump administration’s recent avalanche of executive orders in the United States was a starkly revealing provision: A Department of Transportation order requiring projects to prioritize federal highway and transit funding to communities with marriage and birth rates higher than the national average. Those with declining birth…

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Transportation Department To Supercharge Hiring Of Air Traffic Controllers

Learn about the Department of Transportation's new strategies to address the air traffic controller shortage in the U.S. through revamped hiring processes ...

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Five major airlines are suing the U.S. government over a rule that punished them for damaging passengers' wheelchairs

More than 11,500 wheelchairs and scooters were mishandled by airlines in 2023, according to the Department of Transportation.

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The Federal EV Charger Program May Die. It Was Just Starting To Pay Off

As an opening salvo against America's green energy transition, President Donald Trump's Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an order halting the federal government's charger funding program. The order immediately suspended the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, and said that previously approved projects were no longer valid. Whether that…

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