Daily Transportation Update

News
Safety

State DOTs Support Crash Responder Safety Week (AASHTO Journal)

North Dakota traffic victims to be remembered (Grand Forks Herald)

Governor proclaims Nov. 15 Road Traffic Victims Remembrance Day in NC (WCTI-TV)

Streetlights Reduce Crime — But Not Long Term, Study Finds (Governing)

Election Day Roundup

Mid-Terms: Democrats Will Control Congress in 2027 (AASHTO Journal)

Funding and Finance

INDOT Awards $110M in Local Transportation Funding (AASHTO Journal)

As predicted, Oregon DOT sees drop in gas tax revenue due to more efficient cars, less use of high-priced gas (KTVZ-TV)

State DOT News

Community Engagement Center for I-77 South Express Lanes Now Open (North Carolina DOT)

Oklahoma DOT, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority name winners of 2026 statewide snowplow naming contest (Oklahoma DOT news release)

‘Ahead of the Curve’ podcast: How Weather Shapes Transportation Projects (Georgia DOT podcast)

Video: With darker evenings ahead, WYDOT reminds drivers to use extra caution and to stay alert on the roads (WYDOT news video)

Research and Innovation

Florida DOT Hosts ‘Flying Car’ Demonstration Event (AASHTO Journal)

Maine DOT Hosts Inaugural ‘Innovation Showcase’ Event (AASHTO Journal)

Highways and Streets

Arizona DOT partially reopens SR 89A in Oak Creek Canyon (Arizona DOT news release)

VDOT hosts ribbon cutting for $300 million Route 58 Lovers Leap widening project (Virginia DOT news release)

New Mexico DOT advances I-25 Improved Project, completion expected spring 2027 (KOAT-TV)

Michigan’s State Transportation Commission approves resolution classifying state, local, and tribal government snowplows as emergency vehicles (Michigan DOT news release)

Infrastructure

Iowa and Wisconsin leaders celebrate opening of Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing, IA (Iowa DOT news release)

Rail

STB offers two-question test for local limits on rail-served terminals (Railway Supply)

Freight train thieves are stealing millions as holiday shopping ramps up: Report (NewsNation)

Public Transportation

Community Transit, Everett Transit merger approved (Mass Transit)

Connecticut DOT to Expand Hartford Line Service (Railfan & Railroad Magazine)

SEPTA Transit Police Give Behind-The-Scenes Look At Virtual Patrol Unit (WPVI-TV)

Planning

Does AI Fit Into The Traffic Data Collection Picture — Commentary (Route Fifty)

Aviation

FAA administrator to testify on $12.5 billion air traffic overhaul (Reuters)

FAA touts new AI-powered tool helping thousands of passengers avoid flight delays (Fox News)

FAA Deploys First Digital Air Traffic Control Towers in Florida and Alaska, Equipping Controllers With Better Technology (FAA)

Colorado Division of Aeronautics Receives Special Recognition Award from the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame (Colorado DOT)

Active Transportation

Oregon DOT opens new path to walk, bike, or roll between recreation areas in Sandy Delta (Oregon DOT news release)

Plan to create Atlanta Beltline-like trail by Georgia’s Flint River moving forward (WUPA-TV)

Workforce

October 2026 U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment (4.0%) Above U.S. Unemployment Rate (BTS)

International

The role of path surfacing and lighting conditions in shaping pedestrian and cyclist behavior: a comprehensive video analysis (European Transport Research Review)

US Department of Transportation

Duffy Takes to the Skies in Jetson One eVTOL (Business Upturn)

Transportation Research Board

Webinar: Interpreting Travel Data Under Uncertainty (TRB)

Other

Trump Addresses Aerospace & Transportation Leaders (C-SPAN video)

AASHTO Meetings

AASHTO Council on Public Transportation and Transit Management Annual Meeting, November 12-13, Manchester, NH (AASHTO Meetings)

AASHTO Annual Meeting, November 15-18, Louisville, KY (AASHTO Meetings)

Federal Register Information
Coast Guard
Notices

Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0100

70890-70891 [2026-22733] PDF TXT
Rules

Security Zones; Protection of Military Cargo, Captain of the Port Zone Puget Sound, WA

70795 [2026-22831] PDF TXT
Federal Aviation Administration
Notices

Noise Compatibility Program for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, King County, Washington

70978 [2026-22729] PDF TXT
Proposed Rules

Conditional Expected Casualty Exception for Failures Resulting in an Uncontrolled Atmospheric Return

70813-70817 [2026-22784] PDF TXT

Flight Abort Burden Reducing Clarification on End of Flight Safety Limits

70817-70821 [2026-22782] PDF TXT

Flight Safety Limits Objectives Burden Reducing Clarification

70821-70824 [2026-22783] PDF TXT
Rules

Technical Corrections of Commercial Space Transportation Regulations

70785-70789 [2026-22781] PDF TXT

Amendment of Class D and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Chandler and Phoenix, AZ

70784-70785 [2026-22830] PDF TXT

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

70771-70774 [2026-22776] PDF TXT

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

70774-70776 [2026-22817] PDF TXT

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines

70777-70779 [2026-22774] PDF TXT

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

70779-70781 [2026-22780] PDF TXT

Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines

70781-70784 [2026-22785] PDF TXT
Federal Highway Administration
Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

70978-70979 [2026-22738] PDF TXT

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Maryland

70979-70980 [2026-22771] PDF TXT
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Notices

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

70980-70981 [2026-22829] PDF TXT
Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Notices

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits

70981-70983 [2026-22777] PDF TXT

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits

70983-70984 [2026-22779] PDF TXT

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for Modification to Special Permits

70985 [2026-22778] PDF TXT
Surface Transportation Board
Notices

Policy Statement on Jurisdiction and Preemption Under the ICC Termination Act

70956-70978 [2026-22811] PDF TXT
US Department Of Transportation
Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection(s): Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs (ICR 2105-0529)

70985-70987 [2026-22814] PDF TXT