Daily Transportation Update

News
State DOT News

Colorado DOT unveils trucks to protect emergency responders from crashes (KCNC-TV)

Wisconsin DOT wins 2026 Government Experience Award for its ‘Projects Hub’ open data website (Wisconsin DOT news release)

Funding and Finance

Massachusetts lawmakers scrap governor’s plan to suspend gas tax (WBZ-TV)

FHWA Announces $873 Million in Emergency Rescue Funds to Finish Repairing Road & Bridge Damage in Western North Carolina From Hurricane Helene (FHWA news release)

Safety

Maryland Highlights Teen Driver Safety Week October 18 – October 24 (Maryland DOT news release)

Highways and Streets

Montana DOT completes two-year Kalispell Reserve Drive construction project (Montana DOT news release)

Georgia DOT Announces Substantial Completion on the I-285/I-20 East Interchange Project (Georgia DOT news release)

Rail

Louisiana DOTD secures $5.81 million federal grant for Baton Rouge–New Orleans rail bridge replacements (Louisiana DOTD news release)

Southern Vermont railroad to be repaired, upgraded (WVNY-TV)

Active Transportation

MnDOT offers grant opportunities for southeast Minnesota community projects (MnDOT news release)

Aviation

Hawaii DOT hosting airport emergency response training exercise on October 23 (Hawaii DOT news release)

Boeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays as Duffy says certification process should be faster (CNBC)

Transportation Research Board

Webinar: Words That Work For Liability Neutral Transportation Communications (TRB)

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
Rules

Safety Zone; T/V DENISE FOSS (O.N. 1254223), Honolulu, HI

66529-66530 [2026-21498] PDF TXT

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

66530-66531 [2026-21478] PDF TXT
Federal Maritime Commission
Notices

Notice of Agreements Filed

66559 [2026-21471] PDF TXT
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of an Approved Information Collection: Training Certification for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators

66619-66620 [2026-21514] PDF TXT

Hours of Service of Drivers: Association of American Railroads and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association; Application for Exemption Renewal

66614-66619 [2026-21488] PDF TXT
Federal Railroad Administration
Notices

Petition for Waiver of Compliance and Notice of Public Hearing

66620-66621 [2026-21515] PDF TXT