President Obama has signed legislation extending funding of federal transportation programs through March 4.
December 30, 2010Business
Movement on Highway Bill Possible, Sen. Kyl Tells Trucking Industry
PHOENIX — Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) told American Trucking Associations members that there likely would be movement on a short-term extension of the highway bill in Congress’ upcoming lame-duck session, with a major push to complete a bill early next year.
October 18, 2010Business, Government, Safety
Truck-Related Fatalities Fall to Record Low
The number of people killed in large-truck crashes dropped 20% in 2009 to the lowest level on record, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
September 9, 2010Business
Graves Sees Lengthy Delay Before Highway Bill Passes
American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves said he does not believe there will be any congressional action on a new long-term highway bill until at least 2011 — and possibly not until after the next presidential election.
July 19, 2010Government, Business
Construction Firms Lose $23 Billion from Congestion, AGC Finds
U.S. construction firms are facing an estimated $23 billion a year in additional costs due to traffic congestion, according to a survey released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
June 16, 2010Business
Lawmakers Say Tax Fears May Mean Road Bill Delay
WASHINGTON — The chances of Congress approving a long-term highway bill this year are slim, key congressional staff members said, and several added that if a bill isn’t passed early in 2011, then it may be dead until after the next presidential election.
May 31, 2010Business
DOT Providing $48.8 Billion for State Highway Projects
The Department of Transportation said $48.8 billion is now available to state transportation departments for federal projects through the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act.
April 21, 2010Business
Oberstar Urges Debt-Tax Plan to Get $130 Bln. for Highways
WASHINGTON — Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, proposed borrowing $130 billion from the Treasury Department to finance a new highway bill, which could be repaid through an increase in the federal fuel tax increase.
April 19, 2010Government, Business
Obama Signs Job Legislation With Highway Bill Extension
President Obama on March 18 signed into law an extension of the highway bill through the end of the year as part of a $17.6 billion package of tax incentives and bonding proposals aimed at spurring job creation.
March 22, 2010Business
Senate Approves Extension of U.S. Highway Program
After Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) agreed last week to stop blocking legislation that extends the federal highway program, the Senate ap-proved the 30-day extension, allowing state transportation agencies to resume construction projects they had shut down.
March 8, 2010