Daily Transportation Update

News
State DOT News

The Loop 10.30.26: Ohio DOT prepares for snow and ice season; pedestrian safety at Halloween (Ohio DOT news video)

Funding and Finance

CDOT seeks $65 million in federal relief funds to repair damaged roads after southwestern Colorado floods (KMGH-TV)

Indiana Governor Could Extend Gas Tax Holiday Through Early December (WIBC Radio)

Safety

Utah is trying something new to curb crashes at busy intersections (Salt Lake Tribune)

WSDOT to highlight dangers for crash responders during Crash Responder Safety Week Nov. 2-6 (WSDOT news release)

TxDOT Talks tricks, treats and traffic safety (TxDOT news release)

Michigan DOT and OHSP reminder: Be alert and safe as clocks “fall back” on Sunday (Michigan DOT news release)

Infrastructure

Governor signs federal MOU to streamline Wyoming infrastructure projects (KGWN-TV)

New Jersey DOT opens new Grove Avenue Bridge as roadway project nears completion (New Jersey DOT news release)

‘Talking Michigan Transportation’ podcast: A look at project milestones as 2026 construction season winds down (Michigan DOT podcast)

Research and Innovation

UIC’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory awarded $6M from Illinois DOT (University of Illinois Chicago)

Unlocking AI’s Potential in Transportation with Jon Kostyniuk, P.Eng. (ITE Talks Transportation podcast)

Catalyst – October 29, 2026 (University of Minnesota)

Connected and Automated Vehicles

Driverless 18-Wheelers Are On A Few Highways, But Widespread Use Is A Long Way Off (The Conversation)

Highways and Streets

Colorado DOT prepares for winter shutdown along I-70 in Frisco (KCNC-TV)

NCDOT Reopens N.C. 12 to Pea Island Ahead of Schedule (NCDOT news release)

Michigan DOT says $204 million I-94 rebuilding project in Berrien County nearing end (Michigan DOT news release)

MassDOT Completes $115 million Route 79-Davol Street improvement project in Fall River (MassDOT news release)

Public Transportation

Two Green Mountain Transit buses sit idle after manufacturer declares bankruptcy (WCAX-TV)

Planning

New Mexico DOT talks potential plans for Rio Grande Gorge Bridge (KRQE-TV)

Aviation

Kentucky Dept. of Aviation Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Expanded Terminal at Addington Field Regional Airport (KYTC news release)

Water

A new wave of electric ferries is here in the US. Some even fly. (The Guardian)

Security and Resilience

Connecticut DMV Launching Mobile ID In November (WTNH-TV)

Active Transportation

Keene, NH to Celebrate Completion of Transportation Heritage Trail’s First Phase (WKBK Radio)

International

UN Security Council: Can New Technology Keep The World’s Sea Lanes Safe? (United Nations)

US Department of Transportation

Traffic Safety Countermeasures That Work in Rural Communities (NHTSA news release)

AASHTO News

NOCoE Newsletter – October 29, 2026 (National Operations Center of Excellence)

Transportation Research Board

Webinar: Effective Use of Non-Intrusive Equipment in Traffic Monitoring (TRB)

Other

Pushback Against Russian Diesel Gains Traction With U.S. Energy Importers (Maritime Executive)

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; S.S. UNITED STATES Dead Ship Tow, Sector Mobile Captain of the Port Zone, Mobile, AL

68477-68478 [2026-22249] PDF TXT

Safety Zone; M/T KALAHARI, Gulf of America, Pascagoula, MS

68478-68480 [2026-22269] PDF TXT
Executive Office Of The President
Notices

Further Modifying the Scope of Products of Canada Subject to the Additional Duties Imposed To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles

68861-68871 [2026-22292] PDF TXT
Federal Aviation Administration
Notices

Notice of Meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group

68594 [2026-22242] PDF TXT
Rules

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

68449-68453 [2026-22197] PDF TXT

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

68453-68455 [2026-22222] PDF TXT

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

68455-68456 [2026-22223] PDF TXT
Federal Transit Administration
Notices

Safety Advisory 26-01 Overhead Catenary System (OCS) and Pantograph Reliability

68594-68595 [2026-22168] PDF TXT
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Notices

Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition, DP26-009

68599 [2026-22125] PDF TXT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; State Data Transfer (SDT)

68595-68599 [2026-22226] PDF TXT
Surface Transportation Board
Notices

Release of Waybill Data

68594 [2026-22232] PDF TXT