WASHINGTON — Proposals designed to increase funding for infrastructure projects could bring together most governors and the Trump administration, Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) said Feb. 24.
February 24, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Truck Drivers Can Pay Tolls in Texas With PrePass
Help Inc. announced that its PrePass transponders can now pay tolls at facilities run by the Texas Department of Transportation, North Texas Tollway Authority and the Harrison County Toll Road Authority.
February 24, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Trump's Nafta Revamp Could Hit Close to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø for Key US Industries
American companies importing vehicles and their parts, electronics and fruit from south of the border would be well-advised to keep a close eye on the future of Nafta.
February 24, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Infrastructure Stocks Slump as Stimulus Not Seen Until 2018
Investors who bet Donald Trump would quickly make good on his pledge to fix the nation’s highways and bridges are being taken for a road-trip in financial markets.
February 23, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Trump's Trade Concerns? WTO Head Says Organization Can Handle It
The World Trade Organization has the tools to handle many of the trade concerns raised by President Trump, Director-General Roberto Azevedo said, seeking to calm worries that the new U.S. administration could usher in a new era of protectionism.
February 22, 2017Government
In US, 3.2 Trillion Miles Driven in 2016
Trucks, cars and buses accounted for 3.2 trillion miles driven in the country last year, according to an estimate released by the Federal Highway Administration on Feb. 21.
February 22, 2017GovernmentBusiness
FHWA Releases $1 Million in Emergency Aid to Repair Nevada’s Storm-Damaged Infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration on Feb. 21 announced it was making available $1 million in emergency relief funds for repairs to flood-damaged roads and bridges in Nevada.
February 22, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Trump’s P3 Support Concerns Anti-Toll Group
An infrastructure funding measure reliant on private capital coming from the Trump White House is worrisome to the country’s top anti-tolling group. Watch video with Stephanie Kane of the Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates.
February 22, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Southwestern States Considering Local Option Bills to Raise Money for Infrastructure
Frustrated over growing transportation needs that aren’t being filled with state dollars, legislators in Arizona and New Mexico are sponsoring bills that would allow cities and counties to vote to tax themselves to pay for infrastructure improvements.
February 22, 2017Government
Truck, Bus Groups Ask Secretary Chao to Delay Safety Fitness Determination Rule
Several dozen truck and bus trade organizations have sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao asking her to rescind and put on delay a proposed carrier safety fitness determination rule based on the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program’s scoring system.
February 21, 2017