- Cyberattack Creates Headaches For Seattle Airport Passengers And Staff
- USDOT Awards Additional $521 Million In EV Charging Infrastructure Grants
- USDOT Will Livestream Some TRB "Women And Gender In Transportation" Sessions
- These are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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Cyberattack Creates Headaches For Seattle Airport Passengers And Staff
CNN reports, a cyberattack on the Port of Seattle took place on Saturday, August 24, and there is still no estimate of how long it will take to fully restore Seattle-Tacoma International Airport computer systems, as well as internet and telephone services. “[O]fficials have not revealed any details about how the cyberattack was carried out, except to say that ‘nefarious characters’ were involved.” Federal investigators are assisting port officials.
Essential aviation traffic and security operations are not affected, and few flight cancellations and delays have been reported. However, TSA security lines are longer than normal, baggage handling is affected, wi-fi is unavailable, and no terminal screens are working, forcing airport workers to post flight information on white boards.
Transport Topics and The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) also cover this story.
Crime Beat Cybersecurity Information Technology Resources and Acquisitions Seattle Metro Area Washington StateUSDOT Awards Additional $521 Million In EV Charging Infrastructure Grants
This week, USDOT announced the award of $521 million in grants “to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, eight Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia, including the deployment of more than 9,200 EV charging ports.” Funding for the new grants is provided by the IIJA’s $2.5-billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program and a 10 percent set-aside from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. “Together, these programs have spurred private investments in growing the nation’s EV charging network and are actively deploying chargers across the country and ensuring more drivers can charge their EVs where they live, work, and shop, while also supporting longer trips. These historic investments are going to accelerate the country’s transition to a clean energy economy while reducing pollution and harmful greenhouse gas emissions,” the department stated. USDOT allocated $321 million for 41 community-based projects and directed $200 million towards 10 fast-charging projects located within designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. It provided a detailed list of the Round 1B grant awards.
The announcement notes that the number of publicly available charging ports has doubled since the start of the Biden administration and now totals 192,000, “with approximately 1,000 new public chargers being added each week.” The department received requests for a combined $2.1 billion in funding from 277 applicants during CFI Program Round 1B. It issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Round 2 grants in May. The deadline for submitting applications was recently extended to September 11, 2024. As much as $800 million in funding is available for CFI Round 2 applicants.
Transportation Today covers this story.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Environmental Protection Policies Procedures And Initiatives Service Plazas US Department of Transportation (USDOT) US Gov't Transportation Funding US Infrastructure Funding And Financing InitiativesUSDOT Will Livestream Some TRB "Women And Gender In Transportation" Sessions
The Transportation Research Board will host the 7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation (WGiT) from September 9 to September 11 in Irvine, California. The event will highlight “how far recognition of gendered issues in transport have come, while also noting the important work ahead to bridge inequities. This will work require spanning disciplines, departments, scales, and organizations.” TRB notes, “Since 1978, the conference (formerly known as the International Conference on Women’s Issues in Transportation) has served as a forum to highlight how gender considerations can be incorporated into the traditionally male-dominated transport sector. In 2024, participants and speakers will represent transportation practitioners, researchers, educators, consultants, businesses, advocacy groups and other stakeholders from around the world. Local, tribal, state, and national government agencies will also be represented.”
On September 9, USDOT will sponsor a livestream of sessions featuring leaders from FHWA, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, and other components. Access to the 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Pacific) webcast is available through TRB’s event announcement page.
Economic & Social Considerations Affecting Transportation Transportation and Infrastructure Research & Development Transportation And Infrastructure Workforce Issues Transportation Research Board US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Women in TransportationThese are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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