Transportation

Arendal, Norway — Deaths among seafaring workers rose 25% between 2022 and 2024 compared with 2019-2021, and suicides among crew last year exceeded the number of fatal incidents, a new report shows.

Washington — A bill recently introduced in the House would allow the use of hair samples as an alternative drug-testing method for commercial truck drivers.

Washington — Derek Barrs says he’ll make roadway safety his “highest priority” if confirmed as the leader of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Washington — Transportation officials must “keep all the streams going at the same time” to safely implement a proposed overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control system.

Washington — The Federal Transit Administration has withdrawn an advance notice of proposed rulemaking exploring the establishment of minimum standards for public transit worker hours of service as well as mandates for fatigue risk management programs.

Phoenix — A new Arizona law is aimed at protecting railroad maintenance and repair workers, as well as enhancing public safety at rail crossings statewide.

Sacramento, CA — Legislation that would allow speed cameras in work zones and establish a fine structure for speeding is advancing in the California Assembly.

Washington — The Trump administration has officially withdrawn a hotly debated Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal that would have required speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.

Washington — Enhancing the visibility of roadside service vehicles – especially at night – is best achieved with two to four lights in specific colors and flash patterns, results of a recent research review show.

Washington — A new public data portal from the Federal Railroad Administration features rail safety information, reports and data sets.