Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed an infrastructure bill providing funds for road and bridge projects in every city and town in the state.
Author: Eleanor Lamb
Illinois Legislators Approve Fuel Tax Hike, Repeal Truck License Plate Tax
Illinois lawmakers have passed a $45 billion infrastructure improvement plan that includes provisions to increase the fuel tax rate and repeal the sales tax on truck license plates.
GSA to Assess Environmental Impact of Proposed Border Facility Project
The General Services Administration intends to study the environmental impact of a project that would involve the construction of inspection facilities geared toward truck and bus traffic moving across the U.S.-Mexico border. The project is a partnersh…
Officials Monitor Damage as Floods Continue to Devastate Transportation Systems and Farms
Federal officials continue to monitor central states that have been rocked by severe storms, which have damaged infrastructure and saturated swathes of farmland.
Lawmakers, Transportation Experts Discuss Path Ahead for Infrastructure Funding
There is ample room for creativity in developing solutions to fix the nation’s transportation infrastructure, but elected officials must overcome their differences and work together if they hope to succeed, experts said.
FMCSA Launches Interstate Pilot Program for Drivers Ages 18-20 With Military Experience
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is now accepting applications for a pilot program that would allow people between the ages of 18 and 20 who possess the U.S. military equivalent of a commercial driver license to operate trucks in interst…
Seattle DOT Considers Congestion Pricing
Seattle has become the latest metropolitan area to consider the possibility of congestion pricing to mitigate traffic.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Releases Draft Plan on Infrastructure Investment
As the Connecticut General Assembly’s legislative session draws to a close, Gov. Ned Lamont released a working draft of an infrastructure funding proposal that lawmakers will rely on during a special session focused solely on transportation and economic development.
FMCSA, NHTSA Seek Comment on Automated Driving Systems
A pair of federal agencies are seeking public comment that would help in crafting regulations related to automated driving systems.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $41.5 Billion Infrastructure Plan Includes Tax Hikes
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has drafted a $41.5 billion plan that would rely on a slew of new taxes and tax increases to repair the state’s infrastructure.