Transportation Issues in the 1980's
CED-80-133: Published: Sep 8, 1980. Publicly Released: Sep 8, 1980.
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GAO made a study based on its plan for audits of Federal transportation programs. The study report presents a perspective on the current and emerging transportation issues which GAO audit work must address, discusses selected major issues in detail, and summarizes related GAO audit work. The report discusses long-range trends in energy, the environment, and new technology which will affect transportation during the coming decade. An overview is presented of the Government agencies, congressional committees, private sector lobby groups, and research organizations involved in transportation issues. Problem and issue areas addressed include: the improvement of the effectiveness of Federal efforts to plan and coordinate multimodal/intermodal transportation policies and programs; the improvement of the economic health of the Nation's railroads; Federal efforts to improve motor vehicle and traffic safety, and to increase auto fuel economy; the prevention of highway deteriorization; the potential impacts of deregulation on railroads, trucks, and intercity buses; the elimination of unnecessary regulations; consumer protection; Federal aid programs to help local communities improve transit service; the management of Amtrak; Federal responsibilities for aviation safety; airport management and airline regulation; the revitalization of the merchant marine and shipbuilding industries; and the emerging trends and new technology that will effect transportation during the 1980's.
Oct 3, 2018
Positive Train Control:
Most Passenger Railroads Expect to Request an Extension and Substantial Work Remains Beyond 2018GAO-19-135T: Published: Oct 3, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 3, 2018.
Sep 13, 2018
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Positive Train Control:
Most Railroads Expect to Request an Extension, and Substantial Work Remains Beyond 2018GAO-18-692T: Published: Sep 13, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 13, 2018.
Sep 5, 2018
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Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway:
Assessing Risks and Measuring Performance Could Improve Maritime TransportationGAO-18-610: Published: Sep 5, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 5, 2018.
Jul 30, 2018
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Public Transit Partnerships:
Additional Information Needed to Clarify Data Reporting and Share Best PracticesGAO-18-539: Published: Jul 30, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 30, 2018.
Jul 26, 2018
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Aviation Security:
Basic Training Program for Transportation Security Officers Would Benefit from Performance Goals and MeasuresGAO-18-552: Published: Jul 26, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 26, 2018.
Jul 19, 2018
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Highway and Transit Projects:
Better Data Needed to Assess Changes in the Duration of Environmental ReviewsGAO-18-536: Published: Jul 19, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 19, 2018.
Jul 12, 2018
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Aviation Security:
Actions Needed to Better Identify and Track U.S.-Bound Public Charter Operations from CubaGAO-18-526: Published: Jul 12, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2018.
May 31, 2018
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Capital Investment Grants Program:
FTA Should Address Several Statutory ProvisionsGAO-18-462: Published: May 31, 2018. Publicly Released: May 31, 2018.
May 29, 2018
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Interstate Pipeline Inspections:
Additional Planning Could Help DOT Determine Appropriate Level of State ParticipationGAO-18-461: Published: May 29, 2018. Publicly Released: May 29, 2018.
May 24, 2018
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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems:
FAA Should Improve Its Management of Safety RisksGAO-18-110: Published: May 24, 2018. Publicly Released: May 24, 2018.
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