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NewsJanuary 22, 2009

Groups Say Infrastructure Projects Can Help Speed Economic Recovery

As Congress considers an economic stimulus bill that includes spending on infrastructure, two groups are touting the ability of infrastructure construction to create jobs faster than many may expect

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NewsJanuary 21, 2009

AASHTO, TRIP Identify Transportation Headaches

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and The Road Information Program (a national transportation research group), released a report entitled "America's Top Five Transportation Headaches - and Their Remedies.

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NewsJanuary 21, 2009

DOT Signs Agreement with Five States to Relieve Congestion on I-95

The U.S. Department of Transportation signed an agreement with the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia departments of transportation to relieve congestion and improve mobility on a key stretch of Interstate 95

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NewsJanuary 6, 2009

Trans-Texas Corridor DOA

The controversial Trans-Texas Corridor is dead, but officials say they will still develop transportation projects that "move Texas forward.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2009

Maryland Proposes Toll Hike for Trucks

A proposed toll increase in Maryland would spare passenger cars an increase but would charge trucks and other multi-axle vehicles more

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NewsDecember 4, 2008

Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Going up 25 Percent Next Month

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officials announced Thursday that the Turnpike will supply $1.3 billion in new funding in the next year and a half, thanks to a 25-percent toll increas

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NewsNovember 26, 2008

AASHTO Launches Site to Let Public Voice Concerns on Transportation

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials launched a new campaign that will give travelers an opportunity to share their views on "What the New President and Congress Should Know About Transportation.

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NewsNovember 23, 2008

Illinois Tollway to Hike Fees for Trucks

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors approved a plan to raise tolls on trucks by 60 percent, with no increase in tolls for cars. The toll increase for trucks will be phased in over 2015-2017.

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NewsNovember 19, 2008

Highway Trust Fund Revenue Falls $3 Billion in Single Year

The Highway Trust Fund, the federal government's primary source for financing highway, bridge and transit projects, took in $3 billion fewer in Fiscal Year 2008 as Americans drove 90 billion miles less over 11 months of the same fiscal year

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NewsNovember 18, 2008

Ohio Turnpike Commission Proposes Toll Changes

The Ohio Turnpike Commission this week proposed new toll rates that will change how trucks and tractor-trailers are charged and will give a big break for E-ZPass users

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