On Infrastructure, Trump Touts Regulatory Streamlining, Biden Eyes Clean Energy
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden offer differing views for improving the nation's infrastructure.
Sen. Gardner, Hickenlooper Highlight Policy Records
While the 2020 presidential contest dominates national headlines, the Senate election cycle is highlighting freight transportation and infrastructure policy of states with key commercial corridors.
Climate Change Resilience Front-and-Center for House Democrats
Pursuing infrastructure policies that adopt climate change resilience is expected next year on Capitol Hill if Democrats retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congressional Policymakers Propose Infrastructure Resilience Review Board
A seven-member independent board would recommend ways local governments could strengthen their resilience to severe weather events as part of legislation congressional policymakers unveiled this month.
DOT Awards $220 Million for Port Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $220 million in grants to improve port infrastructure, including facilities used by freight vehicles.
Extension Shoves Hot Infrastructure Issue to Back Burner
Infrastructure policy discussions are not front and center at the White House, and the recent enactment of a yearlong extension of the country’s premier highway policy law assures that there won't be substantial talks about transportation anytime soon. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
DOT’s Transportation Self-Governance Program for Tribes Takes Effect
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program has officially taken effect.
DOT Announces $1 Billion in BUILD Grants
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that $1 billion in funding has been awarded through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development program.
Alabama Awards $1.5 Million for Infrastructure Projects
Leading Alabama officials have announced $1.5 million in funding will be awarded to cities and counties for local road and bridge projects.
PennDOT Accepting Applications for Multimodal Transportation Fund
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is accepting applications from those seeking to finance projects through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.