Trump's transportation department cancels new review step that could've slowed state projects
- The Trump administration is reversing its new requirement for federal review on state transportation plan changes, which could have delayed funding, as reported by Joung Lee from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
- The Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations indicated that six states anticipated delays in their transportation plan approvals due to the recent federal policy, potentially impacting critical projects.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a memo to prohibit mask and vaccine mandates and emphasized the importance of cooperation with federal immigration efforts.
- Steve Davis from Smart Growth America stated that the approval process has shifted back to regional levels, relieving delays caused by the need for Washington lawyers' sign-off.
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