Jim Parsons

Funding

Virginia OKs Gas Tax Increase

The state last changed its gas tax formula in 2013, eliminating a per-gallon tax at the pump

March 6, 2020

Gas tax revenue has steadily declined in recent years, limiting the state’s ability to keep pace with road and bridge maintenance needs.

Projects

Coronavirus Chills Nepal Infrastructure Construction

The disease has also curtailed work on more than hydroelectric projects

Jim Parsons

March 5, 2020

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The effects of more than 300 absent Chinese workers and supply-chain disruptions in both materials and equipment have affected several projects.

Finance

Massachusetts OKs Fuel Tax Increase

Measure in House calls for 5-cent hike in state’s gasoline tax and 9-cent boost in diesel fuel levy.

Jim Parsons

March 5, 2020

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Legislation would increase funds for road and bridge maintenance and preserve mandated annual transfer of $160 million for projects overseen by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

Safety

Driver Charged in NC Highway Worker Deaths

The impact pinned the three workers against the other parked vehicle, killing them instantly.

Jim Parsons

March 5, 2020

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The three workers were reportedly standing between two parked construction vehicles, one of which was equipped with a flashing lights and an illuminated arrow board indicating a lane closure.

Coronavirus Begins To Disrupt US Supply Chains and Markets

March 4, 2020

While China’s COVID-19 infection rates have declined and business begins to return to some level of normalcy there, outbreaks in Italy and elsewhere continue to stoke fears of global supply chain hiccups.

Developing a Better Flight Plan for Travel Growth

Jim Parsons

March 3, 2020

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Greater Orlando Aviation Authority embarks on a landmark construction program to expand mobility in the air, and on the ground

Efficient Delivery Drives Speedy Birmingham Expressway Redo

Jim Parsons

March 3, 2020

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Collaborative planning, in-progress innovation speed replacement of Birmingham bridges

Transportation

New Funding for I-35 Expansion Broadens Austin’s Horizons As Well

Forecasts call for daily volume to increase by another 116,000 vehicles over the next 20 years.

Jim Parsons

March 3, 2020

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I-35 was last modified in the 1970s with the addition of upper-deck travel lanes in the downtown area.

Arizona's Akimel 7 Development Carries $4B Price Tag

Jim Parsons

March 2, 2020

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Massive mixed-use development planned on Native American land near Phoenix envisions the future, and a future beyond that.

Transportation

Thailand Launches Full Rail System Revamp

$1.3B hub will anchor $21B upgrade

Jim Parsons

March 2, 2020

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Over the next three years, the Thai government plans to significantly expand both passenger and freight capacity by augmenting its existing 2,300-mile rail network with new tracks.