WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the first-ever uniform technical standards for the manufacture of high-speed intercity passenger rail cars, a development that will enhance the ability of U.S. manufacturers to compete in what is set to become a burgeoning industry.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation enjoyed one of the greatest improvements in the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings among the large agencies with a 15.8 percent increase compared with 2009, placing 26 out of 32 in the 2010 survey.

From usatoday.com: New report shows U.S. roads aren’t as bad as you think
From enr.com: New seismic system for bridges and high-speed rail proposed for California

After completing the new bridge in Tuscumbia, Mo., in August, an explosion takes down the remaining structure.
 

New bridges, "smarter" Interstates, smoother pavements, and upgrades to ports and airports were the results of some of the projects recognized as winners of the America's Transportation Awards' southeastern regional competition.

From pittsburghlive.com: PennDOT halts construction projects until transportation funding increases
From brownsvilleherald.com: Private financing and revenue bonds could build toll road in Texas

According to "Connecting Rural and Urban America," a new report released at news conferences held in Little Rock, Ark., and Wichita, Kan., more investment is needed in America's rural transportation system to keep agriculture, new energy products, and freight moving; improve access for the travel, recreation, and tourism industries; connect new and emerging cities; and to ensure reliable access to key defense installations.

From deseretnews.com: New construction technology uses GPS in road projects
From usatoday.com: Denver airport breaks ground on rail line to downtown