Government, Safety

N.J. Red-Light Cameras Cut Accidents in Half, Report Says

Cameras set up to catch stoplight violators in New Jersey have helped cut in half the number of accidents, a new report shows.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
December 4, 2012
Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

Trends’ Panel Cites NatGas Transitional Concerns

ARLINGTON, Va. — Future trends present risks for the trucking industry as it contemplates a transition toward more natural gas use, but there are also risks if the transition is not accelerated, said a trio of experts who spoke at American Trucking Associations’ Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking here Friday.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
December 3, 2012
Business, Fuel

Congressmen See ‘Piecemeal’ Approach Boosting Trucking’s Natural Gas Use

ARLINGTON, Va. — Two congressmen said the most feasible way to pass legislation to boost trucking’s use of natural gas is a “piecemeal” approach, rather than comprehensive legislation.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
November 30, 2012
Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

Congressmen See ‘Piecemeal’ Approach Boosting Trucking’s Natural Gas Use

ARLINGTON, Va. — Two congressmen said the most feasible way to pass legislation to boost trucking’s use of natural gas is a “piecemeal” approach, rather than comprehensive legislation.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
November 30, 2012
Business

Shuster to Chair House Transportation Committee

House Republicans Wednesday chose Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) to be the next chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee when the new congressional session begins in January.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
November 28, 2012
Government

Mica Supports Shuster to Be Next Chairman of House Transportation Committee

Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he has abandoned his quest to remain chairman and is throwing his support to Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.).

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
November 27, 2012
Government, Business

Governors to Present Transportation Funding Plans

Four governors are preparing transportation funding plans to present to their legislatures early next year, and at least two governors are not ruling out higher fuel taxes.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
November 27, 2012
Business

First Stretch of Long-Awaited I-69 Opens in Indiana

The first three sections of Interstate 69 in Indiana have opened to traffic on a 67-mile stretch through the southwest part of the state.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
November 26, 2012
Business

N.Y. Thruway Puts Off Decision on Higher Truck Tolls

The New York State Thruway’s board of directors canceled the second of two meetings within four days at which the board was to address a proposed 45% increase in toll rates for trucks.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
November 14, 2012
Government, Business

Maine to Decide on $51.5 Million in Bonds to Help Fund Infrastructure Improvements

Voters in Maine will decide on Nov. 6 whether to approve $51.5 million worth of bonds, with the bulk of the money designated for highway and bridge improvements.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
October 31, 2012