Thu April 07, 2016
Department of Agriculture Makes $103M Investment in Emergency Watershed Protection Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it is investing in recovery projects in 19 states. These projects relieve imminent hazards to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms and other natural occurrences....
Thu April 07, 2016
Private D.C. Project Not Subject to Davis-Bacon Act
The website USGlass Network is reporting that a Washington, D.C., appeals court this week upheld judgement that the CityCenterDC private construction project doesn't fall under the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, which dictates government-determined wage rates for public projects....
Tue April 05, 2016
Gov., Mayor Announce Joint Community Redevelopment Venture in Boston
As part of the Baker-Polito Administration's “Open for Business” Real Estate Asset Leveraging (REAL) Strategy, Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a joint state and city venture with Veolia North America to explore the strategic redevelopment of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's (MassDOT) District 6 Headquarters and Veolia facility in downtown Boston....
Brian Witte - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Mon April 04, 2016
Md. House Approves Transportation Scoring Plan
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) The Maryland House of Delegates approved a measure to create a scoring system outlining priorities for transportation projects. The 84-51 vote came after debate between Democrats, who contend the change is needed to increase transparency in the state's transportation funding process, and Republicans who argued it would erode local input....
Fri April 01, 2016
Texas Ports Receive $20M for Road Improvements
The Texas Transportation Commission has approved $20 million in funding for road improvements at Texas ports to help ensure their continued contributions to the vitality of the state's economy. Nine port projects were selected to use just over $10 million in the state funds combined with $5 million from local and other funding sources....
Fri April 01, 2016
ABC Files Suit Against DOL's Overreaching 'Persuader Rule'
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), ABC of Arkansas and a coalition of stakeholders announced today they have filed a joint lawsuit challenging the final “persuader rule” issued by the U.S....
Thu March 31, 2016
Alaska Officials to Keep Working for Federal Loan for Knik Arm Bridge
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Alaska officials say they will keep working with federal authorities who turned down a state request for a more than $375 million loan for the Knik Arm bridge project. The U.S. Department of Transportation said it was suspending its review of the proposal, citing issues with traffic and revenue projections....
Thu March 31, 2016
Foxx Spotlights Role of Race in Highway Construction
The Detroit News is reporting that Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is spotlighting the role of race and class in decisions about highway construction as many federal interstate highways reach the end of their useful life....
Fri April 01, 2016
Rep. Boyle Visits Norris Sales
Norris Sales Company hosted Rep. Brendan Boyle (D, PA-13) March 24 at its facility in Conshohocken, Pa. The first-term congressman, who represents part of Philadelphia and Montgomery County, arrived at 10 a.m....
Wed March 30, 2016
Sacramento Unveils $3.6 Billion Transportation Project To-Do List
The Sacramento Bee is reporting that Sacramento County transportation planners have a billion-dollar decision to make next month – whether to ask county voters for a half-cent sales tax increase to help fund a series of major road and transit improvements to reduce congestion....
