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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chairman Sean Logan Steps Down
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chairman Sean Logan stepped down Feb. 23 to join the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Fix for Mississippi’s Crumbling Transportation System Not Expected Soon
A comprehensive plan to deal with what many say is a deteriorating transportation system in Mississippi most likely will not be passed during the 2017 legislative session.
Truck Platoons Could Hit Iowa Highway This Year
Drivers could begin seeing “connected platoons” of trucks operating on Highway 20 across Iowa as early as this year if legislation allowing the use of adaptive cruise control is approved by the Legislature.
Trump’s Plan Needs Mechanism to Steer Money to Infrastructure
Congressional Republicans have been reluctant to comment on — or even work on — legislation to deliver on President Donald Trump’s pledge to spend $1 trillion on infrastructure over 10 years.
Connecticut Moves to Close Highway Rest Stops
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy’s administration is gearing up to close the state’s traditional rest areas, including the Danbury information center on Interstate 84 that has been offering travelers a break since 1971.
February 23, 2017Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi Gets Ally in North Dakota Senator
Two South Texas congressmen turned to a senator from another oil-producing state, hoping to build the case for Washington to fund channel improvements at the Port of Corpus Christi.
Matson Profit Falls 22% in 2016
Matson Inc., the biggest ocean cargo company serving Hawaii, suffered a 22% drop in profit in 2016 as higher expenses overshadowed revenue growth.
New Wisconsin Transport Secretary: Audit Signals We Must 'Change the Culture,' Be Transparent
Wisconsin’s new transportation secretary vowed Feb. 21 to “change the culture” at the Department of Transportation after an audit found it underestimated highway project costs by more than $3 billion, in part by failing to account for inflation.
Unused Congressional Pork Funneled to Ohio Transportation Projects
Taking a ferry from Cleveland to Ontario might have been fun. Congress provided millions of dollars for what was and still is a dream
Wisconsin Hearing Puts Focus on Sharply Critical State DOT Audit
A recent audit that found the Wisconsin Department of Transportation underestimated highway projects by more than $3 billion raises questions about the agency's management, and of whether lawmakers must more closely oversee highway projects, state lawmakers said Feb. 21.