As technology keeps changing, states keep working on alternatives or add-ons to the gas tax.

House package has $494 billion for highways, transit and rail but also funds water, airports, energy and other sectors.

After lengthy markup, package, drafted by Democrats, heads toward a floor vote, maybe by July 1.

Proposal unveiled by DeFazio is silent on how to pay for the $138-billion trust-fund infusion needed to fully fund it.

Resumption of four projects is pending a review of contractors coronavirus safety plans.

Market analysis conducted March 23-27 shows two-thirds of 225 respondents have had project schedule impacts.

In State of the Union Address, president calls on Congress to approve $287-billion, five-year highway legislation.