The Associated Press - Fri January 26, 2018
Arkansas Delays 12 Road Projects Due to Funding Uncertainty
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Citing uncertainty in federal funding, the Arkansas Department of Transportation has pulled a dozen road construction projects from the bidding process for next month. The department made the recommendation to withdraw the 12 projects before the recent government shutdown occurred....
Wed January 17, 2018
FHWA Gives $6.5M to Virgin Islands to Repair Hurricane-Damaged Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Jan. 16, the immediate availability of $6.5 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds for further repairs to roads and bridges throughout the U.S....
AASHTO Journal - Tue January 16, 2018
DOT Chiefs Explore Options, Limits on States' Efforts to Increase Project Funding
Generating new investment in transportation infrastructure at the state level requires building public trust and increasingly adopting "creative" or new approaches, CEOs of state departments of transportation said Jan....
AASHTO Journal - Mon January 08, 2018
Concrete Suppliers Say Federal Budget Delay Interrupts FAST Act Funding Hikes
Associations representing concrete suppliers and related businesses are pressing Congress to soon complete a full-year budget bill for fiscal 2018, saying the delay prevents highway agencies from accessing a scheduled funding increase under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act....
Fri December 22, 2017
DOT to Release $100M in Grant Funds for Massachusetts Rail Line
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Dec. 21, that it will issue $100 million in grant funding to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for its Green Line Extension (GLX) light rail project....
Fri December 15, 2017
FTA Announces $5 Million to Improve Transit Options on Tribal Lands
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Dec. 14, the award of approximately $5 million to help American Indian and Alaskan Native tribal governments initiate, continue and improve transit service on tribal lands....
Emily Buenzle - Wed November 15, 2017
State DOT to Receive More Than $10B for Transportation, Infrastructure
The Florida Department of Transportation will receive $10.8 billion to keep the state's transportation and infrastructure system going strong. Gov. Rick Scott announced the funding Nov. 14 as part of the recommended FY 2018-2019 "Securing Florida's Future" budget, Historic City News reported....
Mon October 30, 2017
FHWA Reopens Tolling Pilot Program to Support Interstate Improvements
FHWA is offering states additional options by reopening a program that allows tolling on existing interstates to finance improvements and upgrades. The FHWA will consider applications for three slots under the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (ISRRPP), which currently is the only program that allows tolling of an existing interstate mainline to support the rehabilitation or reconstruction of the road....
Wed October 25, 2017
FHWA Awards Millions to Explore New Ways to Pay for Highways
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced $15.5 million in Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) grants to six states that are exploring new ways to fund highway and bridge projects....
Emily Buenzle - Wed October 18, 2017
Vt. Economic Group Funds Growth Projects
The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved $9.9 million in financing in an effort to provide support to a variety of projects throughout the state, Vermont Biz reported. The series of commercial, agricultural, energy and small business projects the VDEA funds will cover cost a total $29 million....
