Delaware Bridge Repair Plan Underscores US Road Needs
The transportation industry and policymakers see eye to eye on the need to boost funding for infrastructure, but often they disagree on the source of such funding. Starting May 16, transportation officials and experts will participate in panels and workshops to draw attention to the issue during Infrastructure Week.
ASCE Study to Assess Deteriorating Infrastructure's Impact on Economy
The American Society of Civil Engineers on May 10 plans to unveil a study highlighting the impact that deteriorating infrastructure has on the economy.
May 5, 2016Bipartisan Policy Center to Unveil Infrastructure Recommendations May 16
The Bipartisan Policy Center plans to unveil on May 16 a paper detailing ways policymakers may improve the country’s infrastructure, as part of Infrastructure Week.
April 22, 2016House T&I Staff Director, Eno’s Davis Talk Infrastructure at IBTTA March 14-15
The role tolls play in funding infrastructure projects around the country will head the discussions at the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association’s policy summit in Washington, D.C., March 14-15.
March 11, 2016DOT Offers $1.4 Billion in TIFIA Credit Assistance for Infrastructure Projects
The Department of Transportation on March 11 announced the availability of $1.4 billion in credit assistance over the next five years for critical infrastructure projects nationwide, using Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act funding.
More States Consider Tolls to Finance Infrastructure
Rhode Island’s bold move to build the nation’s first truck-only tolls is far from the only action contemplated on the tolling front among the 50 states.
Fix Roads, Bridges to Help Retain Drivers, ATA Economist Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Government officials should do more to reduce traffic congestion along the country’s roadways as a way to help retain drivers across the industry, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said.
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts Announces Infrastructure Bank
In hopes of accelerating infrastructure construction and repair, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts unveiled a transportation infrastructure bank at a Jan. 7 press conference in Lincoln alongside state Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Smith.
Clinton Campaign Proposes $275 Billion Infrastructure Plan
Democratic presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton unveiled a $275 billion plan for investing in infrastructure nationwide over five years, paid for through business tax reform.
US DOT to Nation: Send Your Pics of Failing Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking people to continue to share photos of poor or aging infrastructure on social media, as part of a campaign aimed at pressuring Congress to advance a long-term highway bill this year.
September 1, 2015