Illinois’ recent score of a C- on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ infrastructure scorecard signals underinvestment from elected officials, according to Darren Olson, chairman of the report card study.
February 27, 2018Infrastructure Funding
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Illinois’ Tepid Infrastructure Grade a Product of Funding Neglect, ASCE Leader Says
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Snyder at the event hosted by Politico. (Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics)
Infrastructure Should Top Congress’ List of Priorities This Year, Gov. Snyder Says
Snyder at the event hosted by Politico. (Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics)
WASHINGTON — Crafting an infrastructure funding measure aimed at boosting the country’s economy should lead Congress’ legislative agenda this year, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said Feb. 23.
February 23, 2018
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Inhofe says his Senate panel is already writing an infrastructure bill. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Infrastructure Funding Policy ‘Going to Move Pretty Fast,’ Inhofe Says
Inhofe says his Senate panel is already writing an infrastructure bill. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
The Senate committee overseeing surface transportation policy already is crafting the framework for an infrastructure bill, Sen. James Inhofe told the Washington Examiner Feb. 15, a few days after the White House outlined “principles” of a $200 billion infrastructure proposal.
February 16, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of Feb. 5: Country Club Builder
Trump National Golf Club, Bedminster, N.J. (HMKramer via YouTube)
Building hotels, resorts and country clubs isn't the same as building roads and bridges, according to one transportation policy expert. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
February 5, 2018
Government, Business
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao at Davos, Switzerland. (Jason Alden/Bloomberg News)
Infrastructure Bill Has Potential for Bipartisanship in Congress, Secretary Chao Says
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao at Davos, Switzerland. (Jason Alden/Bloomberg News)
President Donald Trump’s signature legislative goal for 2018, a long-term infrastructure funding proposal, is likely to bring feuding Republicans and Democrats together to the negotiating table following a bruising immigration debate that resulted in a mini-shutdown of the federal government.
January 26, 2018
Government, Business
Cornyn at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
Sen. John Cornyn's New Bill Offers Help for Local Road Projects
Cornyn at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) touted his recently introduced infrastructure bill as a way for states and municipalities to finance highway projects at a gathering of mayors Jan. 25.
January 25, 2018
Government, Business
Landrieu by Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu Calls Mayors to Action on Infrastructure
Landrieu by Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics
WASHINGTON — Mayors must take the lead if they hope to improve their cities’ infrastructure with the help of federal partners, according to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
January 24, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 22: The Mayors Come to Washington
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Mayors across America still are waiting for the White House’s infrastructure plan as cities continue to cope with highway congestion. Many of them will be in Washington this week for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ winter meeting. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
January 22, 2018
Government, Business
Graves tells TT's Mulero he is optimistic a deal will be reached on an infrastructure bill. (Office of Rep. Sam Graves)
House Highways Leader Sam Graves Optimistic About Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Passage
Graves tells TT's Mulero he is optimistic a deal will be reached on an infrastructure bill. (Office of Rep. Sam Graves)
WASHINGTON — Missouri Republican Rep. Sam Graves, among the leading candidates to succeed outgoing Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster next year, said he is optimistic about the chances of advancing a massive infrastructure plan this year.
January 12, 2018
Government, Business
Jennifer Cohan, secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
Trump Infrastructure Plan Better Offer Sustainable Revenue, State DOTs Warn
Jennifer Cohan, secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
WASHINGTON — Solvency and sustainability are the chief qualities state department of transportation leaders are looking for in President Donald Trump’s long-awaited infrastructure package.
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