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The Coast Guard has proposed a new rule to improve the schedule for operating the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge over the Okeechobee Waterway in Stuart, FL. The proposed changes aim to make the bridge operation more predictable and reliable due to increased railway activity. The new schedule would ensure the bridge remains open for navigation except when allowing trains to pass, with fixed 10-minute opening periods each hour. The proposal seeks public comments, highlighting the importance of public participation in shaping the final decision.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a notice regarding BNSF Railway's request to extend their current waiver, which allows them to perform certain safety tests on their solid-state equipment every four years instead of the usual two years. BNSF argues that their solid-state technology has proven to be more reliable than older systems and that the less frequent testing has not resulted in any safety issues. FRA invites the public to submit comments on this petition by May 2, 2025. This petition, along with other related communications, can be reviewed online.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is extending the deadline for public comments on proposed changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. The original deadline of March 15, 2021, is now pushed to May 14, 2021, to allow more time for comprehensive feedback due to the complexity of the proposed changes. This extension follows concerns from various stakeholders who indicated that the initial timeline was insufficient for a detailed review and response. Feedback can be submitted through multiple methods, including a federal portal and mail.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting the annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award, which aims to encourage creative and effective ways to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking in the transportation industry. Open to individuals and various organizations, including NGOs and government bodies, the award offers a cash prize of up to $50,000 for the most impactful project. Participants must be U.S. citizens or entities based in the U.S., and submissions are due by March 1, 2021. Winners will be judged based on factors such as technical merit, originality, impact, and practicality.