Infrastructure News Updates

Government, Business

Senators Debate Pandemic Aid Bill Amid Infrastructure Funding Proposals

Senate Democrats aim to advance a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief measure that includes aid for transportation corridors before expanded unemployment benefits expire March 14.

March 4, 2021
Business, Safety

ASCE Report Card: Infrastructure Improves to C-

The nation’s infrastructure received a C- grade on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ latest report card, marking an improvement from D+.

March 3, 2021
Government, Business

Progressives Propose Wealth Tax to Fund Infrastructure

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her proposed wealth tax on households worth more than $50 million could help pay for investments in infrastructure, child care and health reforms as part of President Joe Biden’s plan to “Build Back Better” after the coronavirus pandemic that has disproportionately hit low-income families.

March 1, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

North Dakota Bill Proposes Amending Truck Restrictions for Road Train Pilot

Legislation that would temporarily amend truck length and weight restrictions is making its way through the North Dakota Legislative Assembly.

March 1, 2021
Government, Safety

Maryland DOT Selects Developer for Major P3

The Maryland Department of Transportation has selected Accelerate Maryland Partners to serve as the developer for a major public-private partnership to improve traffic congestion.

February 25, 2021

Senate EPW Panel Starts Looking at Infrastructure Package

A Senate committee began consideration Feb. 24 of President Joe Biden’s follow-up to the pandemic-relief bill: a major push on infrastructure.

February 24, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Breaking News

Top Bottlenecks Less Congested Last Year, but Infrastructure Needs Persist, ATRI Finds

Trucks moved more swiftly last year through sections of road that historically are choked with congestion, as the coronavirus pandemic kept vehicles off the road and freed up highways for easier movement of freight, the American Transportation Research Institute said.

February 24, 2021
Government

Buttigieg: After COVID-19 Relief, an Infrastructure Policy

Transportation Secretary Pete Buittigieg echoed the White House’s strategy of pursuing comprehensive infrastructure legislation after the approval of a new round of COVID-19 aid.

February 19, 2021
Government

House Democrats Ready to Address Climate Crisis, Pallone Says

Power outages in Texas and recent severe weather events around the country justify congressional Democrats’ policy directives on climate change, the chairman of the influential Energy and Commerce Committee said.

February 18, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

DOT Opens Funding Opportunity for $889 Million in INFRA Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is making $889 million available through its latest round of Infrastructure For Rebuilding America grants.

February 17, 2021