Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives as White House Celebrates IIJA
Senior Democrats in the Senate are pressing for transportation safety enhancements as the White House celebrated the anniversary of a $1 trillion infrastructure law’s enactment.
USDOT, White House Promote Infrastructure Workforce
The Biden administration recently launched initiatives designed to connect individuals with careers associated with infrastructure.
Utah Receives $800,000 Grant to Assess 40 Bridges on I-84
Utah is receiving an $800,000 federal grant to determine how to repair or rebuild 40 at-risk bridges along a rural freight corridor.
South Carolina Seeks I-95 Bridge Replacement Funds
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has applied for a $161 million federal grant to replace the Interstate 95 bridges over Lake Marion.
White House Announces $60 Billion for Roads, Bridges
Nearly $60 billion in new federal funds will be dedicated to repair surface transportation corridors nationwide, the Biden administration announced Oct. 11.
Governors Group Updates Online Infrastructure Funding Tracker
The National Governors Association has updated its online tracker for federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds to help states and municipalities better navigate through 370 programs to access requirements and apply for grants.
House Transportation Leader Praises Trucking Workforce
The trucking workforce’s contributions during the pandemic were again recognized by the chairman of the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Democrats, Republicans Tout Infrastructure Ahead of Midterm Elections
With midterm elections season in full swing, Democrats and Republicans are promoting infrastructure proposals as they each pursue control of Congress.
IIJA Rollout Prompts Partisan Views at Senate Committee
The Republican leader on the Senate highway policy panel took aim at funding guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation as Democrats continue to tout the distribution of grants from the $1 trillion infrastructure law.
Work Progresses on Two Projects at Maine-Canada Border
Construction continues moving forward to replace a new bridge and revamped port of entry connecting Maine and Canada to save trucks from a long detour due to load restrictions on an aging 100-year-old bridge.