Minnesota Legislators Debate Who Pays if Freight Train, Light Rail Collide
Residents have long worried about plans for Southwest light rail to operate alongside freight trains hauling ethanol, especially in densely populated areas such as Minneapolis.
April 4, 2017Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Infrastructure Overhaul May Top $1 Trillion, Cut Red Tape: Trump
President Donald Trump vowed on March 4 to cut red tape to speed up approval of infrastructure projects and said his overhaul could top $1 trillion on roads, tunnels and bridges, one of his 2016 election campaign promises.
April 4, 2017California Transportation Bill and Proposed Gas-Tax Hike Advances to Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A massive $52 billion transportation deal that would raise fuel taxes and vehicle fees to fix California’s pothole-ridden roads and unstable bridges cleared a key legislative committee April 3 as proponents race to meet a self-imposed April 6 deadline.
April 4, 2017Secretary Chao to Headline Ports Conference April 5
Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao is scheduled to headline the spring conference of the American Association of Port Authorities in Washington on April 5.
April 3, 2017Minnesota House Passes $2.2 Billion Plan to Improve Roads, Bridges
The Minnesota House on March 31 approved a $2.2 billion transportation plan that would boost state spending on roads and bridges and likely force cuts to public transit.
April 3, 2017Trump Orders Study of 'Trade Abuse' Contributing to Deficits
President Donald Trump ordered on March 31 a comprehensive study to identify every form of “trade abuse” that contributes to U.S. deficits with foreign countries.
April 3, 2017Tempers Flare Among Tennessee House GOP Members Over Gas Tax Bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Members of Tennessee's House Republican supermajority quarreled March 30 on issues related to GOP Gov. Bill Haslam's plan to boost transportation spending with fuel tax increases.
April 3, 2017FMCSA Preps Truckers on ELD Malfunctions
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the requirement to transition to electronic logging devices fast approaches, federal trucking regulators explained to truckers the steps to take in the event their devices malfunction.
April 3, 2017Logistics Market Continues to Evolve; XPO Jumps to No. 1 on Top 50 List
The market for third-party logistics services continues to expand and evolve in response to market demands and a changing competitive landscape.
April 3, 2017Opinion: Working Together to Elevate 3PL Industry
As I prepare to serve as chairman of the Transportation Intermediaries Association for the next two years, I reflect on my experience with the association. Throughout the past 13 years of attending TIA events, participating on various committees and investing time as a board member and executive committee member, I have experienced firsthand the benefits that come from associating with and investing in TIA.
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