Reuters » The U.S. Senate voted Monday to approve a senior Transportation Department nominee and advance another nomination, after Republicans accused Democrats of blocking some nominees to push for funding of a New York area infrastructure project.
The Wall Street Journal » A driver plans to travel 20 miles. The speed limit is 60 mph. How much time should be allowed for the trip? The classic answer is 20 minutes. But if it’s important to arrive on time, the real-world answer is more like 48 minutes.
Better Roads » The Indiana Department of Transportation reports success with slide-in bridge construction, a process that allowed the agency to replace two bridges on Interstate 70 within eight days each.
Nashville Public Radio » Driverless cars may still be a few years away, but Tennessee highway officials say they’re already starting to invest in intelligent technologies to help with congestion woes.
NPR » After the water crisis in Flint, Mich., it looks like public pressure may be leading to some changes. Tougher regulations might be coming, although state officials are also still pointing the finger at the federal government and one environmental rule specifically.