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State transportation official advocates for transportation workforce development programs
RALEIGH — A North Carolina transportation official recently told the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that more federal funding is needed for workforce development, particularly in economically-disadvantaged communities.
NCDOT accepting applications for Aviation Career Education grants
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is accepting applications from airports for its 2022 Aviation Career Education Academy Grant Program.
N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program grant applications open Jan. 1
REPORT: 8.5 tons of trash picked up from Richmond County roads in October
ROCKINGHAM — More than 8 tons of trash were picked up from Richmond County roadways in October, according to the monthly solid waste report.
Every 4 Hours Someone is Hit by a Train: NCDOT shares lifesaving tips during Rail Safety Week
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging the public to pay more attention around railroad tracks and crossings as part of Rail Safety Week (Sept. 20-26).
Richmond County Airport runways get a makeover
ROCKINGHAM — Planes flying into the Richmond County Airport will have a smoother landing following a recent project.
House Transportation Committee passes amended Highway Cleanup Act
RALEIGH — A bill to help keep North Carolina’s roads clean has cleared its first committee — with a few changes.
Litter Sweep pushes roadside litter collection past 4M pounds
RALEIGH — As part of its litter removal efforts, including the ongoing Litter Sweep, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 4 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year.
National Work Zone Memorial travels to North Carolina
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY — The National Work Zone Memorial, which honors people killed in highway work zones, is on public display this week in North Carolina.
NCDOT: More than 3 million pounds of litter picked up from state roads this year
RALEIGH — As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 3 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year.