A group of Democratic senators recently introduced legislation designed to initiate reductions of greenhouse gas emissions on the nation鈥檚 highways.
March 8, 2021Infrastructure News Updates
Wisconsin DOT Issues Grants to Support Milwaukee-Area Manufacturing Facilities
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recently distributed grants to support infrastructure improvements near two manufacturing facilities in the Milwaukee area.
March 8, 2021Biden Attempts Bipartisan Push for Infrastructure Package
President Joe Biden tried to maintain bipartisan momentum for a new infrastructure program by meeting March 4 with Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the White House.
March 5, 2021Senators Debate Pandemic Aid Bill Amid Infrastructure Funding Proposals
Senate Democrats aim to advance a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief measure that includes aid for transportation corridors before expanded unemployment benefits expire March 14.
March 4, 2021ASCE Report Card: Infrastructure Improves to C-
The nation鈥檚 infrastructure received a C- grade on the American Society of Civil Engineers鈥 latest report card, marking an improvement from D+.
March 3, 2021Progressives Propose Wealth Tax to Fund Infrastructure
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her proposed wealth tax on households worth more than $50 million could help pay for investments in infrastructure, child care and health reforms as part of President Joe Biden鈥檚 plan to 鈥淏uild Back Better鈥 after the coronavirus pandemic that has disproportionately hit low-income families.
March 1, 2021North Dakota Bill Proposes Amending Truck Restrictions for Road Train Pilot
Legislation that would temporarily amend truck length and weight restrictions is making its way through the North Dakota Legislative Assembly.
March 1, 2021Maryland DOT Selects Developer for Major P3
The Maryland Department of Transportation has selected Accelerate Maryland Partners to serve as the developer for a major public-private partnership to improve traffic congestion.
February 25, 2021Senate EPW Panel Starts Looking at Infrastructure Package
A Senate committee began consideration Feb. 24 of President Joe Biden鈥檚 follow-up to the pandemic-relief bill: a major push on infrastructure.
February 24, 2021Top Bottlenecks Less Congested Last Year, but Infrastructure Needs Persist, ATRI Finds
Trucks moved more swiftly last year through sections of road that historically are choked with congestion, as the coronavirus pandemic kept vehicles off the road and freed up highways for easier movement of freight, the American Transportation Research Institute said.
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