The U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday it is seeking nominations for a committee to advise leaders about freight policies aimed at improving the national freight transportation system.
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Editorial: Turning Words Into Dollars
Well, at least we’re getting lip service related to fixing the nation’s ailing and neglected infrastructure network. Now, if we can just get some concrete action.
February 18, 2013
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
States Seek New Funding for Infrastructure Upgrades
With federal highway funds dwindling, some states are proposing unprecedented fuel-tax increases, while others are considering legalized gaming and boosting sales taxes to pay for roads and bridge fixes.
February 18, 2013Obama: Fixing Roads, Bridges Will Be a Second-Term Priority
WASHINGTON — Infrastructure funding was in the spotlight last week on Capitol Hill, both in President Obama’s State of the Union speech and at a congressional hearing.
February 18, 2013House Committee Hears Concerns on Transportation, Infrastructure Funding
The House Transportation Committee’s first hearing of the new Congress focused on the challenges of maintaining the nation’s roads and bridges, and Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) pledged to maintain the federal government’s role in transportation infrastructure funding.
February 14, 2013U.S., European Union to Pursue Free-Trade Deal
The United States and the European Union said they will begin talks for a transatlantic free-trade deal, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
February 14, 2013Wyoming Senate Votes to Add a Dime to State’s 14-Cent Diesel Tax
The Wyoming Senate on Thursday approved and sent to the governor a bill that would add a dime to the state’s 14-cent-per-gallon diesel and gasoline tax.
February 13, 2013Va. Senate Votes to Increase Taxes on Fuel, After Rejecting Gov.’s Plan
The Virginia Senate on Wednesday passed a transportation funding bill that would raise the state’s 17.5-cent tax on gasoline and diesel fuel by a nickel, to 22.5 cents a gallon, after last week rejecting Gov. Bob McDonnell’s proposal to do away with the gasoline tax entirely.
February 13, 2013Obama Touts Infrastructure, Nat Gas in State of Union Speech
In his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, President Obama pitched a “Fix-It First” program to address the nation’s most immediate infrastructure needs and called for more use of natural gas as a transportation fuel.
February 13, 2013Congressman Wants Overseas Profits Invested In U.S. Infrastructure
Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.) said Tuesday that he plans to introduce a bill in the next month to create an infrastructure investment office within the Treasury Department as well as a fund to make loans to states.
February 12, 2013