Transportation

Section covers road, rail, air and nautical systems, including ports and terminals; materials and funding of various transportation components.

ARTICLES

NY-NJ Port Authority May Cut Capital Plans by $1.2B

Jim Parsons

November 24, 2020

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Agency already had projected a two-year revenue loss of $3 billion.

Highway Infrastructure

FHWA Proposes Changes in Design Standards for Highway Repairs, Resurfacing

Tom Ichniowski

November 24, 2020

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Agency says proposal would provide additional flexibility to state DOTs.

Amtrak requests $4.9B in Funding for 2021

Rail Infrastructure

Amtrak 2021 Infrastructure Plan Hinges on $4.9B Funding Request

Tom Ichniowski

November 23, 2020

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CEO said if the railroad doesn't get the requested federal funds, it will have to make further cuts in rail service and its workforce.

Airports

Denver International Airport Completes First New Gates in Its Expansion Program

November 23, 2020

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The expansion area that just opened includes four new gates, six passenger waiting areas at gates and additional airline support spaces.

State DOT Leaders Discuss Future of Transportation

Eva Fedderly

November 23, 2020

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Arkansas, Mississippi directors see operations returning to normal and election funding boosts but emphasize need to recruit new talent.

Infrastructure Policy

Changes Coming Atop Key Senate Committee in 2021

EPW Chair Barrasso to Switch to Energy Panel

Tom Ichniowski

November 20, 2020

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If GOP holds Senate, speculation centers on Capito of W. Va. as new chair; if Democrats take over, Delaware's Carper will be chair.

Public Works

Dilemma Over Competing Ideas Pushes Back Start of Big Boston Highway Project

The $1.3-billion realignment of Boston's Mass Pike could be delayed by more than a year

Scott Van Voorhis

November 20, 2020

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An agonizing civic decision must be made over whether to rebuild in the air or at grade.

Transportation

Key Makeover of Las Vegas Boulevard North of the Strip Comes With Numerous Surprises

Doug Puppel

November 19, 2020

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The city of Las Vegas has started its biggest-ever public works project, a three-year effort to improve 2.5 miles of Las Vegas Boulevard north of the famous Strip.

U.K. Rushes To Build Border Facilities Before Final Stage of Brexit

Peter Reina

November 19, 2020

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Timely completion of $360M effort is doubtful.

Rail Infrastructure

Most Railroads on Track to Meet Dec. 31 Train-Control System Deadline

Tom Ichniowski

November 18, 2020

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Feds says NJ Transit is "at risk" of missing the deadline on some smaller routes, but contractor Parsons notes significant recent progress.

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