Infrastructure News Updates

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ASCE Study to Assess Deteriorating Infrastructure's Impact on Economy

The American Society of Civil Engineers on May 10 plans to unveil a study highlighting the impact that deteriorating infrastructure has on the economy.

May 5, 2016
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Bipartisan Policy Center to Unveil Infrastructure Recommendations May 16

The Bipartisan Policy Center plans to unveil on May 16 a paper detailing ways policymakers may improve the country’s infrastructure, as part of Infrastructure Week.

April 22, 2016
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House T&I Staff Director, Eno’s Davis Talk Infrastructure at IBTTA March 14-15

The role tolls play in funding infrastructure projects around the country will head the discussions at the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association’s policy summit in Washington, D.C., March 14-15.

March 11, 2016
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DOT Offers $1.4 Billion in TIFIA Credit Assistance for Infrastructure Projects

The Department of Transportation on March 11 announced the availability of $1.4 billion in credit assistance over the next five years for critical infrastructure projects nationwide, using Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act funding. 

March 11, 2016
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More States Consider Tolls to Finance Infrastructure

Rhode Island’s bold move to build the nation’s first truck-only tolls is far from the only action contemplated on the tolling front among the 50 states.

February 22, 2016
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Fix Roads, Bridges to Help Retain Drivers, ATA Economist Says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Government officials should do more to reduce traffic congestion along the country’s roadways as a way to help retain drivers across the industry, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said.

February 16, 2016
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Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts Announces Infrastructure Bank

In hopes of accelerating infrastructure construction and repair, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts unveiled a transportation infrastructure bank at a Jan. 7 press conference in Lincoln alongside state Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Smith. 

January 8, 2016
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Clinton Campaign Proposes $275 Billion Infrastructure Plan

Democratic presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton unveiled a $275 billion plan for investing in infrastructure nationwide over five years, paid for through business tax reform.

December 2, 2015
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US DOT to Nation: Send Your Pics of Failing Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking people to continue to share photos of poor or aging infrastructure on social media, as part of a campaign aimed at pressuring Congress to advance a long-term highway bill this year.

September 1, 2015
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US DOT’s Instagram Account to Be Filled With Infrastructure Fails

The U.S. Department of Transportation is looking for photos of local infrastructure failures to highlight Congress’ inability to pass a long-term highway bill.

August 4, 2015