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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business

Truck Drivers Can Pay Tolls in Texas With PrePass

Help Inc. announced that its PrePass transponders can now pay tolls at facilities run by the Texas Department of Transportation, North Texas Tollway Authority and the Harrison County Toll Road Authority.

February 24, 2017
Government, Business

Trump's Nafta Revamp Could Hit Close to Home for Key US Industries

American companies importing vehicles and their parts, electronics and fruit from south of the border would be well-advised to keep a close eye on the future of Nafta.

Austin Weinstein | Bloomberg News
February 24, 2017
Government, Business

Infrastructure Stocks Slump as Stimulus Not Seen Until 2018

Investors who bet Donald Trump would quickly make good on his pledge to fix the nation’s highways and bridges are being taken for a road-trip in financial markets.

Luke Kawa | Bloomberg News
February 23, 2017
Government, Business

Trump's Trade Concerns? WTO Head Says Organization Can Handle It

The World Trade Organization has the tools to handle many of the trade concerns raised by President Trump, Director-General Roberto Azevedo said, seeking to calm worries that the new U.S. administration could usher in a new era of protectionism.

Dara Doyle | Bloomberg News
February 22, 2017
Government

In US, 3.2 Trillion Miles Driven in 2016

Trucks, cars and buses accounted for 3.2 trillion miles driven in the country last year, according to an estimate released by the Federal Highway Administration on Feb. 21.

February 22, 2017
Government, Business

FHWA Releases $1 Million in Emergency Aid to Repair Nevada’s Storm-Damaged Infrastructure

The Federal Highway Administration on Feb. 21 announced it was making available $1 million in emergency relief funds for repairs to flood-damaged roads and bridges in Nevada.

February 22, 2017
Government, Business

Trump’s P3 Support Concerns Anti-Toll Group

An infrastructure funding measure reliant on private capital coming from the Trump White House is worrisome to the country’s top anti-tolling group. Watch video with Stephanie Kane of the Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 22, 2017
Government, Business

Southwestern States Considering Local Option Bills to Raise Money for Infrastructure

Frustrated over growing transportation needs that aren’t being filled with state dollars, legislators in Arizona and New Mexico are sponsoring bills that would allow cities and counties to vote to tax themselves to pay for infrastructure improvements.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
February 22, 2017
Government

Truck, Bus Groups Ask Secretary Chao to Delay Safety Fitness Determination Rule

Several dozen truck and bus trade organizations have sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao asking her to rescind and put on delay a proposed carrier safety fitness determination rule based on the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program’s scoring system.

February 21, 2017
Government, Business

Mexico and Canada Say Nafta Should Be Renegotiated Trilaterally

The foreign ministers of Mexico and Canada presented a unified front ahead of potential trade talks with President Trump’s administration, stressing that the North American Free Trade Agreement has benefited all three countries.

Gerrit De Vynmck | Bloomberg News
February 21, 2017