Daily Transportation Update

News
Election Day Roundup

Regional Transit Measure (RTM) passed by Bay Area voters (KRON-TV)

Seattle voters deliver overwhelming support for transit measure renewal (Metro Matters)

Voters pass Prop. 319, banning photo traffic enforcement in Arizona, AP says (KJZZ Radio)

Voters saying yes to transit, veterans, zoo millages in Macomb County, Michigan (Detroit Free Press)

Lawrence, Kansas voters say ‘yes’ to a city transit sales tax increase, extension (Lawrence Times)

Charleston County, SC transportation sales tax referendum expected to pass by historic margin (WCIV-TV)

Voters in Colorado approve Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority funding question (Steamboat Pilot & Today)

Converse, Texas voters choose to stay with VIA Metropolitan Transit (Texas Public Radio)

Wake schools, Raleigh housing and transportation bonds all pass (WUNC Radio)

Majority of Voters Back Extending Riverside County, California Transportation Tax (MyNewsLA)

Safety

Georgia DOT joins Crash Responder Safety Week campaign to encourage roadway safety (Georgia DOT news release)

North Dakotans Invited to Remember Lives Lost in Traffic Crashes on Nov. 13 (North Dakota DOT news release)

Nevada DOT, Nevada State Police Remind Motorists to Slow Down and Move Over for First Responders (Nevada DOT news release)

Wisconsin DOT, Wisconsin emergency responders urge drivers to “Move Over or Slow Down: Lives are on the line” (Wisconsin DOT news release)

KYTC Urges Motorists to Provide Room for First Responders on Roadways During Crash Responder Safety Week (KYTC news release)

Arizona DOT marks Crash Responder Safety Week (Arizona DOT news release)

New Jersey DOT promotes 2026 National Crash Responder Safety Week (New Jersey DOT news release)

To tame the fastest drivers, states deploy speed-limiting devices on cars (Wall Street Journal)

Funding and Finance

Governor asks president for major disaster declaration in northern New Mexico (KOB-TV)

Research and Innovation

UChicago, Toyota Collaborate to Advance Quantum Technologies for Future Mobility (Manufacturing.net)

Connected and Automated Vehicles

FAA Expands Research Into Spectrum, Communications Risks Of Autonomous Airport Vehicles (Military & Aerospace Electronics)

Freight

Workshop Explores Efforts To Curb Distracted Driving In Trucking Industry (Safety + Health)

Environment and Sustainability

In 2026, Utah began recycling 35 miles of US 50 in place instead of hauling away the old road; the method reuses 90% of the material and is expected to save $5 million (Economic Times)

Tennessee DOT Partners with Nashville Soccer Club on ‘No Trash November’ Initiative (Tennessee DOT news release)

Southwest Colorado highways sustain additional flood damage after second weekend of severe weather (Colorado DOT news release)

Aviation

Why 3 cities want to hit pause on SEA Airport expansion (KING-TV)

Water

New Jersey governor warns ports against accepting Russian diesel (Reuters)

US Department of Transportation

Motor Fuel Prices – October 2026 (BTS)

Transportation Research Board

Webinar: Total Rewards for Airport Sponsor Employees (TRB)

Active Transportation

Georgia DOT Seeks Public Input on FY 2027 Recreational Trails Program Grant Awards (Georgia DOT news release)

AASHTO Meetings

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

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

Federal Register Information
Coast Guard
Rules

Safety Zone; Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL

69503-69504 [2026-22478] PDF TXT

Special Local Regulation; Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL

69501-69503 [2026-22468] PDF TXT
Federal Aviation Administration
Proposed Rules

Update and Clarification of the Passenger Facility Charge Regulations

69511-69522 [2026-22450] PDF TXT

Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-44, V-170, and V-312; Eastern United States

69509-69511 [2026-22464] PDF TXT

Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

69506-69508 [2026-22496] PDF TXT
Rules

Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-35, V-37, V-53, V-133, V-136, V-143, V-259, V-310, V-364, V-409, V-415, V-454, and V-605; Eastern United States

69498-69499 [2026-22497] PDF TXT
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Notices

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

69633-69634 [2026-22508] PDF TXT

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

69634-69636 [2026-22510] PDF TXT

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Metronet Application for Exemption

69636-69637 [2026-22512] PDF TXT

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

69638-69639 [2026-22507] PDF TXT
Surface Transportation Board
Notices

Kanawha River Railroad, L.L.C.-Lease Renewal and Operation Exemption With Interchange Commitment-Norfolk Southern Railway Company

69632 [2026-22451] PDF TXT