Infrastructure
DOT Announces $1 Billion in BUILD Grants
A view of Erie, Pa., which lies along Lake Erie. About $21 million was directed to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Erie Bayfront Parkway Mobility and Freight Improvement Program. (zrfphoto/Getty Images)
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that $1 billion in funding has been awarded through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development program.
September 16, 2020Alabama Awards $1.5 Million for Infrastructure Projects
Gov. Kay Ivey speaks at a past press conference. (Kim Chandler, File/Associated Press)
Leading Alabama officials have announced $1.5 million in funding will be awarded to cities and counties for local road and bridge projects.
September 14, 2020PennDOT Accepting Applications for Multimodal Transportation Fund
A view in Pittsburgh. PennDOT will accept applications through Nov. 6 and grant recipients will be announced next year. (clu/Getty Images)
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is accepting applications from those seeking to finance projects through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
September 10, 2020Parties Paint Divergent Picture of Future During Conventions
Biden speaks during the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20 in Wilmington, Del. (Andrew Harnik/AP)
The presidential conventions painted starkly different pictures of the business and transportation landscapes that the candidates are promising voters come November.
August 27, 2020Trump Touts Infrastructure Permitting Reforms
President Donald Trump by Chris Carlson/Associated Press
The administration’s recent aim at advancing infrastructure projects through environmental permitting changes was touted by President Donald Trump.
August 25, 2020Infrastructure Investments Possible Under Biden, Sen. Chuck Schumer Says
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks during the virtual Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2020. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)
The top Democrat in the U.S. Senate argued investments in infrastructure networks would be achievable in Congress under a Joe Biden administration and Democratic majority.
August 19, 2020Infrastructure Stakeholders to Host Forum in September
Construction on the Interstate 69 and Interstate 610 interchange in Houston in July 2019. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Groups and institutions consistently urging policymakers to dedicate additional funds for freight and commuter corridors will host “United for Infrastructure,” scheduled for the week of Sept. 14.
August 18, 2020House Passes Fiscal 2021 Transportation Funding Bill
Rep. David Price (D-N.C.), chairman of the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill would provide $881 million to FMCSA. (C-SPAN
A package of fiscal 2021 appropriations bills that included the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies measure recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
August 7, 2020House Advances Water Infrastructure Policy Bill
Trucks at the Port of Los Angeles.
A water infrastructure policy bill that found bipartisan backing was easily advanced by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 29.
August 3, 2020Illinois Officials Announce $250 Million for Local Infrastructure
A tractor-trailer passes by a Welcome to Illinois sign. Illinois plans to distribute $1.5 billion to local government agencies over three years. (benkrut/Getty Images)
Illinois will direct $40 million to help build a port in Cairo, the southernmost city in the state and an advantageous location for the movement of goods, state officials recently announced.
July 31, 2020