Michigan Gov. Whitmer Signs Senate Bill 271; Old Railroad Ties as Alternative Energy Source
DETROIT – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 271 on November 28th.
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Michigan Governor Signs Senate Bill To Use Rail Ties as Alternative Energy Source
DETROIT, Mich. – ASLRRA reports Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 271 on November 28th to allow rail ties to be burned as an alternative energy source.
Michigan Bill Introduced to Require Permanent Grade Separation Fund
LANSING, Mich. – Proposed Legislation would require MDOT to construct local grade separation fund.
Mich. governor signs bill funding railroad crossing infrastructure
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4252 to ensure that funding is in place to support and maintain adequate and functioning signage and warning devices at railroad crossings to protect Michigan motorists.
Michigan DOT announces rail-highway grade crossing surface repair award recipients for 2022
As part of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) commitment to improving safety and the quality of Michigan’s transportation system, MDOT has announced the recipients for the sixth annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program.
Pettibone’s critical infrastructure workers continue operations
After careful deliberation amid the developing COVID-19 situation, Michigan-based Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC has announced it will continue in-person operations for essential employees. On March 23, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order
FRA raises concerns about costs of proposed Ann Arbor Amtrak station
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has raised concerns about the possible cost of a new Amtrak station that would be located in Ann Arbor, Mich., according to local news reports.
FTA certifies Michigan’s SSOP
Michigan has obtained federal certification of its rail transit State Safety Oversight Program (SSOP) ahead of next year’s deadline, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Aug. 16.
Sen. Peters joins Harsco for tour, policy discussion
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) joined Harsco Rail Aug. 10 for a tour and a discussion of transportation public policy at the company’s Ludington, Mich., facility.