Government

Tue February 23, 2016

Seattle Transportation Projects Could Get Federal Money

SEATTLE (AP) President Barack Obama's proposed budget includes $1.2 billion toward a proposed light-rail line in Washington's Puget Sound area. The Seattle Times reports that the federal government might also contribute $75 million to a Seattle streetcar line and $43 million toward a bus line....

Tue February 23, 2016

Transportation Commission Awards $18M in Contracts

Projects to add passing lanes to WYO 59 and replace the U.S. 85 bridge in Lusk were among the nine contracts for a total of $18.8 million awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during its January meeting in Cheyenne....

Tue February 23, 2016

Mayor Eyes Adding $290M for Port of Anchorage Project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz is calling on the state Legislature to add $290 million for the city's unfinished Port of Anchorage modernization project to the statewide bond package....

Tue February 23, 2016

ARTBA Urges SCOTUS to Hear Contractor's Claim

Transportation construction contractors should have their day in court when they believe state agencies have misapplied federal regulations, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is arguing to the U.S....

Jeffrey Collins - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Mon February 22, 2016

S.C. Senate Takes Up Road Money Proposals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina senators planned to show they are serious about passing a bill to get more money to the state's roads and bridges. A flurry of committee meetings and floor work began Jan....

Mon February 22, 2016

Tennessee Adopts $8.5 billion, 25-Year Transportation Plan

The Tennessean is reporting that regional elected and transportation officials adopted a 25-year transportation plan, Middle Tennessee Connected, that's expected to cost $8.5 billion to cover infrastructure costs....

Fri February 19, 2016

Judge Warns Chicago About Starting Lucas Museum Construction

CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge has warned Chicago officials that if the court allows construction to start on “Star Wars” creator George Lucas' lakefront museum, it may have to be torn down later if opponents of the project win their civil case....

Tue February 16, 2016

Gov. Hassan Unveils Plan for Improving Transportation

Continuing her efforts to ensure a solid, modern transportation infrastructure that sets the foundation for long-term economic growth, Gov. Maggie Hassan submitted her recommended Ten-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2017 to 2026....

Tue February 16, 2016

'Rhode Works' Legislation to Help Fund Repairs of State's Bridges

A new initiative to rebuild Rhode Island's crumbling roads and bridges by investing significant additional funding in transportation infrastructure has drawn raves from industry experts. Patrick D....

Susan Haigh - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thu February 11, 2016

New Federal Funding Allows $19M for Northeast Rail Corridor Projects

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) While $19 million is a far cry from the estimated $21.1 billion that's needed to address a backlog of projects along the Northeast Rail Corridor, advocates hope it's a signal there will be more to come down the track....