Transportation activity was steady to somewhat higher across the nation from the end of last year to mid-February, according to a Federal Reserve report.
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Senate Confirms Wilbur Ross as Trump's Commerce Secretary
Wilbur Ross was confirmed as U.S. Commerce secretary by the Senate, clearing the way for one of President Trump’s key trade officials to take office.
February 28, 2017Governors to Trump: P3s Not Enough to Finance Country’s Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — A significant reliance on private dollars to help finance public infrastructure projects is not a funding system suitable for rural parts of the country, a group of governors told reporters after meeting with President Trump on Feb. 27.
February 28, 2017Economy Grew 1.9% in Fourth Quarter, Unchanged From Early Estimate
The U.S. economy grew in the fourth quarter at a 1.9% pace, unchanged from an initial estimate, as slower investment by businesses and state and local agencies offset stronger household purchases.
February 28, 2017Mexico Warns US It'll Cut Off Nafta Talks If Tariffs Proposed
Mexico’s top trade negotiator doubled down on threats to break off talks to rework Nafta, saying his country will walk away if the U.S. insists on slapping duties or quotas on any products from south of the border.
February 27, 2017P3s Not Answer for Every Infrastructure Project, Secretary Chao Says
WASHINGTON — Relying heavily on private dollars to help finance public infrastructure projects is not a system that suits every state, the nation’s top transportation officer told most of the country’s governors on Feb. 26.
February 27, 2017Capitol Agenda for the Week of Feb. 27: We The Rural States
During a Feb. 26 meeting with the governors, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao acknowledged public-private partnerships are unlikely to work well for small town USA.
February 28, 2017Truck 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, 2017Editorial: Hit Pause on CSA Scoring
In business or in battle, it is often critical to consider the adage, “he who hesitates is lost,” as the window for taking advantage of an opportunity is often distressingly brief. Spend too much time pondering a situation and the landscape has changed, your chance has vanished.
February 27, 2017Letters: Entry-Level Driver Training; Accident Reporting
This week's letters present thoughts on the entry-level driver-training proposal and on sharing accident data.
February 27, 2017