Infrastructure News Updates

Government, Business, Safety

Buttigieg Announces Infrastructure Funds

Assuring the country about the Biden administration’s efforts to improve connectivity along mobility corridors is atop Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s spring agenda.

April 24, 2024
Government, Safety

House GOP to Prioritize Infrastructure in Funding Bills

The transportation funding subcommittee in the U.S. House will promote connectivity projects while focusing on taxpayers, its new leadership said this month.

April 17, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Bill Coming to Clarify That Feds Pay for Baltimore Bridge

WASHINGTON — Maryland lawmakers announced they will introduce a bill that will make clear the U.S. government will cover the cost of rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 9, 2024
Business, Technology

Balancing Out the Future

Choosing an energy provider is one of many pressing issues facing the trucking industry as it looks to an EV future. 

March 29, 2024
Government, Business

US House Passes Water Permitting Bill

Legislation meant to expedite the permitting process for water infrastructure projects was recently advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 26, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electrifying Trucking: $1 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure

The trucking industry transitioning to full electrification would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investments, a new study revealed March 19.

March 19, 2024
Business, Technology

60 Seconds: Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan

A blueprint for establishing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial trucks was recently announced by a multi-agency initiative. 

March 18, 2024
Government, Safety

House Panel Advances Pipeline Bill

A five-year update of federal pipeline safety operations was recently approved by a subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 13, 2024
Government, Business

Biden Praises Local Leaders, Touts Record at NLC Gathering

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, at an event hosted by the National League of Cities, praised local officials for advancing important projects for their communities.

March 12, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

REPLAY: Bridges, Roads, and Rails: America's Infrastructure at a Crossroads

Every 4 years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) evaluates the state of America's infrastructure and produces a report card with a score and recommendations for improvement. In 2021, America's infrastructure overall scored a C-. 

March 11, 2024