Steve Costello — Houston's chief resilience officer, aka "flood czar" — needed less than a second to answer how to spend a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure for America.
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Rail Industry Urges Flexible Regulatory Structure at Senate Hearing
A leading railroad association urged balance Feb. 1 during a hearing on how overregulation could stifle economic growth.
February 2, 2017Sen. Fischer Unveils Infrastructure Funding Proposal
Legislation that would transfer revenue into the federal Highway Trust Fund from U.S. Customs and Border Protection was unveiled this week by the top trucking authorizer in the Senate, a move aimed at addressing the country’s outdated and deficient transportation network.
February 2, 2017Consumer Comfort Increases on Optimism About Economy
American consumer sentiment climbed last week as views on the economy matched the highest level since 2007, according to figures in the Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index released Feb 2.
February 2, 2017Infrastructure Bank Proponent Rep. John Delaney to Co-Lead Democrats’ Task Force
Rep. John Delaney, an ardent advocate in the House for establishing an infrastructure bank, is joining fellow Democrats on a new task force that will examine proposals for funding infrastructure projects.
February 2, 2017Megaload Rule Change Finds Backing of Idaho Senate Transportation Committee
The Idaho Transportation Department received legislative approval Jan. 31 for a rule change that lays the foundation for a statewide permitting system for oversize trucks.
February 1, 2017FedEx Touts Twin 33s at House Hearing on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — Allowing the freight industry to rely on twin 33-foot trailers nationwide would enhance productivity, safety and environmental efficiency, FedEx Corp.’s chief executive told a House transportation panel Feb. 1.
February 1, 2017Consumer Confidence Eases From More Than 15-Year High
Consumer confidence retreated in January from a more than 15-year high as Americans tempered their economic expectations and waited for President Trump and lawmakers to deliver on promises to boost employment and jump-start growth, data from the New York-based Conference Board showed Jan. 31.
January 31, 2017Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 31: Infrastructure Needs? Wait Your Turn
There are many infrastructure projects in America that need immediate attention. Just don't define 'immediate' as the first 200 days of the Trump administration. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
January 31, 2017Canadian Pacific's Wallace Takes Leave, Could Join Harrison Atop CSX
Mark Wallace, chief of staff at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., was put on a paid leave of absence on Jan. 27, prompting more speculation that Wallace and outgoing CEO Hunter Harrison will attempt to take over the reins at rival railroad CSX Corp. through private investor Paul Hilal of Mantle Ridge.
January 27, 2017