WASHINGTON — The top Republican transportation policymaker in the House of Representatives did not rule out raising the federal fuel tax to fund infrastructure projects, giving momentum to a view recently shared by President Donald Trump and endorsed by much of the freight industry.
February 28, 2018Government
ATRI Report Offers Guidelines for Freight Plans
The American Transportation Research Institute released a report outlining the best practices for freight planning at the state level Feb. 27.
February 28, 2018GovernmentBusiness
US Fourth-Quarter Growth Revised Down to 2.5% Annual Pace
The U.S. economy’s growth rate last quarter was revised slightly downward as inventories subtracted more than previously estimated, Commerce Department data showed Feb. 28.
February 28, 2018Government
Trump’s Public Works Plan May Not Advance This Year, John Cornyn Says
A public works package that is one of President Donald Trump’s top priorities may not make it through the Senate this year amid a packed agenda, John Cornyn, the chamber’s No. 2 Republican, said in an interview
February 27, 2018GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel
Trump’s Biofuel Summit With Senators Ends Without Agreement
Donald Trump’s meeting with senators warring over the future of a program designed to boost biofuels ended without a breakthrough Feb. 27, prolonging a clash that could undermine the president’s political appeal in Pennsylvania and Iowa.
February 27, 2018Government
Illinois’ Tepid Infrastructure Grade a Product of Funding Neglect, ASCE Leader Says
Illinois’ recent score of a C- on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ infrastructure scorecard signals underinvestment from elected officials, according to Darren Olson, chairman of the report card study.
February 27, 2018GovernmentBusiness
Colorado May Vote on Potential Sales Tax Hike to Finance Road Projects
Colorado voters may see a question on the ballot in November about raising the state’s sales tax to finance infrastructure projects.
February 27, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomousTCA
Self-Driving Cars With No In-Vehicle Backup Driver Get OK for California Public Roads
Self-driving cars with no human backup behind the wheel will be legal on California roads for testing and transporting the public starting April 2.
February 27, 2018GovernmentSafety
Top Transportation Authorizers Headline Feb. 28 AASHTO Briefing
Two weeks after a meeting with President Donald Trump, in which he is said to have endorsed an increase in fuel taxes, the leaders of the transportation policy committees will address the American Association of State Highway and Transportation officials on Feb. 28.
February 27, 2018GovernmentFuelTCA
Conservative Koch-Backed Groups Ramp Up Pressure on Texas GOPers to Oppose Gas Tax Hike
Some hard-to-ignore stop signs keep cropping up for any Texas Republican who might consider increasing the federal gasoline tax.
February 27, 2018