Nevada Infrastructure Summit Planned as State Gets Funding for Inland Port
Recently awarded $25 million in federal funds for an inland port project, Nevada officials are planning the state’s first Infrastructure Summit slated for Sept. 30 in Las Vegas.
Florida Launches Alert System for Work Zones, Lane Closures
Truckers and others driving through Florida have a new alert system for lane closures with real-time updates from work zones along interstates and state roads that’s being billed as the first of its kind in North America.
Congestion Tolling Likely in New York City Business District
New York City officials are exploring congestion-based tolling scenarios to fund mass transit that could see commercial trucks charged $82 for a one-way drive through the business district.
Louisiana Nabs $86.6 Million Loan for Highway Interchange
Louisiana has qualified for an $86.6 million loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund an interchange at U.S. Highway 90 and Louisiana Highway 3073 as part of a future Interstate 49 South corridor project.
TRB to Study Ways to Communicate Value of Freight
Limited ways to improve public dialogue about the importance of freight amid rising volumes is spurring a new study on ways to communicate with stakeholder communities.
DOT Awards $4.8 Million for Regional Infrastructure Projects
Regional infrastructure projects in California, Ohio, New Mexico, New York and Texas are getting a $4.8 million boost from U.S. Department of Transportation grants to speed up planning and preliminary design and engineering.
Wisconsin, Minnesota Governors Seek Grant to Rebuild Twin Ports Bridge
The governors of Minnesota and Wisconsin have teamed to seek $889.5 million in federal infrastructure funds on a joint project to rebuild the John A. Blatnik Bridge.
Minnesota Governor Extends Driving Hours for Fuel Transportation
With lower fuel inventories and harvest season expected to increase demand, Minnesota’s governor extended for another month an order enabling more driving hours to transport fuel.
Former L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Named California’s Infrastructure Adviser
Former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has been tapped by the governor to become the new state infrastructure czar overseeing $119.6 million in federal funds recently awarded for eight key projects.
Delaware Bill Would Hike Fines for Residential Truck Parking
A bill to force truckers to stay away from Delaware residential parking or pay skyrocketing fines up to $2,000 awaits action by Gov. John Carney after it sailed through state General Assembly largely unopposed.