In response to an additional $553 million in planned transportation projects being delayed because of the state’s budget crunch, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its outlook for Kansas highway bonds from stable to negative.
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of May 10: Pay Me Now or Pay Me More Later
The high cost of repairing our nation's crumbling infrastructure stands in the way of arriving at solutions. But failure to act will carry an even higher cost. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
May 10, 2016Diesel Climbs to 2016 High
The U.S. average diesel price rose for the 10th time in 11 weeks, this time by 6.8 cents a gallon to $2.266 — the highest price since just before Christmas, the Department of Energy reported May 2.
May 9, 2016Delaware Bridge Repair Plan Underscores US Road Needs
The transportation industry and policymakers see eye to eye on the need to boost funding for infrastructure, but often they disagree on the source of such funding. Starting May 16, transportation officials and experts will participate in panels and workshops to draw attention to the issue during Infrastructure Week.
May 9, 2016Truck Tolls in Rhode Island: Uncertainty Over a Relief Package
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Before they authorized a statewide network of truck tolls earlier this year, Rhode Island lawmakers told the local trucking industry that a financial relief package to help deal with the cost of the new tolls would soon follow.
May 6, 2016ASCE Study to Assess Deteriorating Infrastructure's Impact on Economy
The American Society of Civil Engineers on May 10 plans to unveil a study highlighting the impact that deteriorating infrastructure has on the economy.
May 5, 2016FMCSA Seeks Public Input on Vision Waiver Requests
Federal trucking regulators on May 2 announced they are seeking public input on the applications of 21 drivers with vision impairments who are requesting waivers to drive commercial trucks.
May 4, 2016Letters: Regulatory Policies, Driver Commendation, HOS, Fatigue
This week's letters address traffic, a driver commendation, HOS policy and driver fatigue.
May 2, 2016Wex to Integrate Fuel Data With ELDs
Fuel-card provider Wex Inc. announced that it plans to help fleets better manage purchases by combining its fuel data with telematics data from electronic logging devices.
April 29, 2016Houston Highway Project Awarded $357 Million TIFIA Loan
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced a $357 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan from the Federal Highway Administration on May 2 that will finance the construction of four toll lanes on State Highway 288 in Houston.
April 29, 2016