Trucking US DOT Rolls Out National Freight Transportation Plan Tom Ichniowski September 3, 2020 No Comments Plan identifies poor infrastructure as a barrier to better freight flow but doesn't specify a recommended funding level.Read More
Legal Ga. Ready-Mix Company, 4 Managers, Indicted on Price-Fixing Charges Tom Ichniowski September 3, 2020 One Comment Defendants include Evans Concrete, a top Evans official, and managers, sales reps at other Savannah-area firms.Read More
Alberta Weighs $7B Hyperloop Between Calgary and Edmonton Scott Van Voorhis September 3, 2020 2 Comments Province signed MOU to support 186-mile superspeed carrier as project awaits investors for $380M first-phase and has feasibility questions.Read More
Transportation Illinois DOT May Delay Some Projects, Citing $82-Million Gas-Tax Shortfall Jeff Yoders August 31, 2020 No Comments Agency's gas-tax revenue collection in March through May fell due to COVID-19 impacts, which could affect project starts through 2026.Read More
Construction Ethics Illinois Town Highway Commissioner Charged With Taking $280K in Kickbacks Jeff Yoders August 28, 2020 No Comments Bloomingdale Township official allegedly left notes detailing how to invoice for work never done.Read More
Construction Materials Trade Panel Ruling Favors Canada in Challenge to US Lumber Tariffs Tom Ichniowski August 25, 2020 No Comments USTR slams World Trade Organization panel's nonbinding ruling, weighs next step.Read More
After Feds' Environmental OK in July, Tougher Mandates Aimed at Alaska Gold Mine Mary B. Powers August 24, 2020 No Comments Pebble Mine, "as currently proposed, cannot be permitted" says US Army after Corps of Engineers orders more mitigation of waste discharge 'adverse impacts' despite earlier green light.Read More
Transportation Infrastructure Deadline Near, Industry Groups Seek One-Year Highway-Transit Bill Tom Ichniowski August 24, 2020 No Comments When Congress returns from break, only about 10 legislative days left before FAST Act lapses.Read More
NY, NJ Utilities Agree To Split $10M Cleanup Cost for Hudson River Cable Fluid Spill Mary B. Powers August 23, 2020 No Comments Resolution of cost battle over 2016 spill of nearly 1,700 gallons of dielectric fluid moved to U.S. court when FERC declined to rule on the dispute.Read More
Planning Continues on Calif. High-Speed Rail While Officials Address Bridge Strand Corrosion Aileen Cho August 21, 2020 No Comments Webinar addressed station elements while officials plan meeting on forensic report.Read More