CARES Act Implementation: Transit and Small Business Aid
By Lauren Schapker, vice president of legislative affairs, ARTBA Two key features of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act are being implemented by federal agencies: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) April 2 announced $25 billion for...
Transportation Construction Work Continues Amid Economic Uncertainty
By Dr. Alison Premo Black, chief economist, ARTBA State and local governments continue to move forward with transportation construction projects, despite the broader economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19. While a few areas have suspended construction work, these...
U.S. Labor Department Issues Temporary Regulations for Sick Time, Family & Medical Leave
By Nick Goldstein, vice president of regulatory and legal issues, ARTBA The U.S. Department of Labor April 1 released temporary regulations regarding expanded sick time and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response...
Special Webinar: Planning for the Potential Impact on Your Workplace
The new Coronavirus (COVID-19) presents an unprecedented workplace challenge to transportation construction employers and workers as they struggle to comply with new congressional legislation, protect their employees, and continue working on projects. “The...
ARTBA Members, Chapters Rise to Meet Coronavirus Challenges
By John Schneidawind, vice president of public affairs, ARTBA ARTBA member firms and chapter affiliates are quickly adapting to doing business during the coronavirus pandemic. Protecting the safety of employees and the public is a top priority that hasn’t changed. To...
May 12-14 Federal Issues Program is Postponed
ARTBA has decided not to go forward with the Federal Issues Program that was scheduled for May 12-14. We are exploring options to reschedule the event and will provide an update as soon as possible. Watch the ARTBA homepage and special COVID-19 news and resources...
OSHA Issues Enforcement Guidance on N95 Respirators
By Brad Sant, senior vice president of safety & education, ARTBA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) April 3 issued interim enforcement guidance in response to shortages of disposable N95 filtering facepiece respirators (N95 FFRs) due to the...
ARTBA Launches Improved Digital Buyers’ Guide
By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA ARTBA's new searchable and sortable Digital Buyers' Guide gives transportation design, construction, and safety firms enhanced visibility to advertise their goods and services. Visitors to the Buyers' Guide webpage can sort...