The year 2020 provided a bumpy budgetary ride for all modes of transportation, and some industry insiders don’t expect airport and transit ridership to return to pre-pandemic levels for years.

Construction and engineering firms that pursue federal infrastructure work will see the benefits flowing from a $21.2-billion boost in infrastructure funds in a newly enacted $1.3-trillion package for fiscal year 2018.

OMB director says funds cut from some programs will go into expected infrastructure investment program later this year.

ARTBA is forecasting real market growth of 3.6% for both highway and bridge construction in 2016.