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Roadbuilding
Construction groups seek more transportation funding as shutdown looms
Construction groups are calling on a divided Congress to boost funding for roads, bridges and transit to offset state revenue drops due to the pandemic.
December 9, 2020
Roadbuilding
Billions in federal transportation funding saved just before cutoff
The day before the federal government was set to shut down, the Senate passed legislation to keep the government running for two more months while extending for another year the nation’s main funding source for highways, public transit and airports. The U.S. Senate voted 84-10 on September 30 to keep the government funded until December […]
October 1, 2020
Roadbuilding
House passes bill to prevent government shutdown, extend FAST Act highway funding
With the nation’s main funding mechanism for highway projects set to expire September 30, the U.S. House passed a measure September 22 that would extend the program for a year. The extension was included in a bill to avert government shutdown October 1 by funding the government through December 11. The bill passed with bipartisan […]
September 23, 2020
Roadbuilding
FAST Act expiration, highway fund deficit, state revenue drops loom over Congress
These looming issues are leading transportation infrastructure advocates to call for immediate action to ensure funding for road and bridge construction.
September 8, 2020
Roadbuilding
House passes $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill; construction groups offer mixed response
Construction industry groups have mixed reactions to the Moving Forward Act and hold out hope a bipartisan compromise can be reached. More on Equipment World.
July 6, 2020
Roadbuilding
Feds propose rule to improve highway-rail crossings, issue update to crossing handbook
States would be required to develop and implement new or updated highway-rail grade crossing action plans, under a proposed rule by the Federal Railroad Administration. “Grade crossing collisions are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in America, but nearly every one of them is preventable,” says FRA Administrator Ronald L. Batory. “The action plans provide […]
December 11, 2019
Roadbuilding
State DOTs can breathe easier: $7.6B in FAST Act funding reinstated in deal to avoid federal shutdown
Various business and industry groups have been urging Congress to act quickly to reinstate the FAST Act funding. Details here on Equipment World.
November 22, 2019
Roadbuilding
2019 federal spending package increases infrastructure funding
A 2019 spending package was finally approved by Congress and signed by President Trump. The package has increased funds for federal infrastructure programs.
March 1, 2019
Roadbuilding
Bipartisan panel sees short window of opportunity for infrastructure bill
Panelists are cautiously optimistic that an infrastructure bill could pass this year but will take some courage from political leaders. More on Equipment World.
February 13, 2019
Roadbuilding
Report: One-third of major U.S. urban roads deteriorated, work backlog growing as traffic increases
As urban roads continue to deteriorate and vehicle traffic increases, governments are looking for solutions to keep roads in good conditions. Learn more here.
October 19, 2018
Roadbuilding
NAPA’s future leaders gather in D.C. to push for regulatory, legislative changes
Check out how NAPA's Impact Leadership Group took to Capitol Hill to advocate for regulatory and legislative changes for the industry on Equipment World.
September 14, 2018
Roadbuilding
Senate passes bill providing hope for key infrastructure funding
U.S. DOT and EPA are among the federal agencies that will see infrastructure funding recently passed by the Senate. Learn more on Equipment World.
August 14, 2018
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