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Transportation Stakeholders Urge Infrastructure Plan Passage by July 4

By July 4, Congress should pass comprehensive legislation that rehabilitates highway programs, modernizes freight corridors and tackles climate change concerns, nearly 200 stakeholders said in a message to federal lawmakers.

January 15, 2021
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Nevada DOT Presses On With Reno Spaghetti Bowl Project

The Nevada Department of Transportation is advancing construction for its project to renovate an interstate network in Reno known as the Spaghetti Bowl, which carries 260,000 vehicles per day.

January 15, 2021
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New President, Congress to Find Bipartisanship With Infrastructure, Lawmakers Say

A number of lawmakers and transportation stakeholders express optimism about the potential for advancing various infrastructure funding initiatives this year.

January 14, 2021
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‘No Excuse for Failure’ on Infrastructure Policy, US Chamber Leader Says

Approving comprehensive legislation aimed at upgrading the country’s infrastructure systems is a way for the incoming Biden administration to stimulate an economy hard-hit by the pandemic, the leader of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.

January 13, 2021
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Substantial Investments Needed for Infrastructure, ASCE Report Says

Failure to invest in long-term infrastructure upgrades will likely result in trillions of dollars in lost business productivity, ASCE said in a new report.

January 12, 2021
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ASCE to Release New Infrastructure Study

A new report chronicling infrastructure concerns around the country will be unveiled Jan. 12, the American Society of Civil Engineers recently announced.

January 8, 2021
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Top Senate Democrats Hopeful About Infrastructure Agenda Amid Political Turmoil

Lawmakers are working to shift attention from the contentious battle for the White House to legislative issues now that Congress has certified President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral college victory, and the outcomes of two Senate runoff elections in Georgia have been settled in Democrats’ favor.

January 7, 2021
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Pete Buttigieg Eyes ‘Big, Bold’ Infrastructure Plan, Chuck Schumer Says

Advancing a “big, bold” infrastructure policy measure with an emphasis on climate change is a priority for President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation, said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

January 4, 2021
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ASCE Gives Utah C+ on Infrastructure Report Card

Utah earned a C+ on its most recent infrastructure report card, according to preliminary findings from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

December 17, 2020
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Indiana Awards $101 Million for Local Roads, Bridges

The Indiana Department of Transportation and Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that local government agencies have received a combined $101 million in state matching funds to support road and bridge projects.

December 10, 2020