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Poll shows most voters would support gas tax hike for roadwork
Well more than two-thirds of voters would be willing to more at the pump if it meant the money was going to pay for road construction, according to a poll from the Mineta Transportation Institute. About 71 percent of the voters polled said they would support at 10-cent gas hike if the money were spent on […]
May 1, 2015
Roadbuilding
New stopgap House bill would cut transportation funding by $1 billion
The House Appropriations Committee introduced a new bill on Tuesday to fund the Transportation Department and provide funding to the soon-to-be expiring Highway Trust Fund for fiscal year 2016, according to The Hill. The $55.3 billion bill would provide $40.3 billion to the Highway Trust Fund Act, which is set to expire by the end of […]
April 30, 2015
Roadbuilding
Minnesota gas tax would increase 16 cents a gallon under Senate bill
The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill that would increase the state’s gas tax by 16 cents per gallon and raise vehicle registration fees to provide an estimated $11 billion for transportation project funding by 2025, according to a report by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The bill began as House Bill HF4, was approved by […]
April 29, 2015
Roadbuilding
Today is Stand Up 4 Transportation Day; campaign urges passage of long-term highway bill
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is promoting April 9 as Stand Up for Transportation Day, an effort to “focus on the urgency of the passage of a long-term, federal transportation bill” involving 300 organizations in 140 communities throughout the country. The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, also known as MAP-21, […]
April 9, 2015
Roadbuilding
Multiple states delaying or canceling transportation projects over highway funding uncertainty
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association reports that four states have canceled or delayed transportation improvement projects due to inaction by Congress in providing for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) beyond the current May 31 funding deadline. Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Wyoming have canceled or delayed roughly $780 million in projects. In addition to […]
March 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
Senate rejects amendment seeking to fund infrastructure by closing corporate tax loophole
A $478 billion transportation funding amendment to the 2016 budget put forth by Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was struck down March 24, according to a report by The Hill. In a 52-45 vote, the Senate ended the amendment that would have pulled funds from a repatriation measure to collect tax dollars from overseas profits […]
March 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Highway Trust Fund inaction would cost Mississippi jobs, long-term road and bridge projects
As part of a growing list of fallout amid uncertainty about the Highway Trust Fund, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) says it will have to shift its focus to “system preservation” rather than new highway and bridge projects if Congress does not take action. “If Congress doesn’t address long-term infrastructure needs, our transportation network […]
March 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
ACPA promotes Wathne to executive vice president
Leif Wathne has been promoted to executive vice president of the American Concrete Pavement Association, the group announced. Wathne has been with the group for 10 years and most recently served as its vice president for Highways and Federal Affairs. He began his work at the association as Director of Highways in 2005. His new role will require him to “This promotion […]
February 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
Wisconsin road building debt to increase under governor’s proposal
Gov. Scott Walker’s current $1.3 billion road construction borrowing proposal would up state borrowing for road projects to a point that almost 20 percent would be used to pay off highway loans, according to an Associated Press report. The report continues that this increase, to 20 cents of every dollar taken in, is a leap from the 7 […]
February 18, 2015
Roadbuilding
North Carolina bill proposes gas tax increase for road construction funding
North Carolina Senate bill S20, passed February 12, would increase the minimum motor fuel excise tax by 67 percent, while raising the wholesale tax to 9.9 percent from 7 percent. The bill has been sent to House members for review and vote as bill H40. Under Part II: Motor Fuel Tax Changes, Section 2.1, the motor fuel excise […]
February 18, 2015
Roadbuilding
ARTBA hires Houlihan as senior writer and editor
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has named former Reuters staffer Eileen M. Houlihan as senior writer and editor. At Reuters for nearly 20 years, Houlihan covered the North American natural gas, electricity, other commodity markets, writing daily market reports and breaking news items. She also has served as an executive board member of the Newspaper Guild […]
February 12, 2015
ConExpo-Con/Agg
ARTBA President Pete Ruane urges ConExpo-Con/Agg attendees to tell Congress to fix Highway Trust Fund
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has been shedding light on the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) and other transportation-related policy with its “Transportation Makes America Work” campaign. The campaign includes a grassroots-focused website, an advocacy app and more. Now ARTBA President and CEO Pete Ruane is urging ConExpo-Con/Agg attendees to tell Congress to […]
February 19, 2014
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