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Roadbuilding
New report indicates U.S. highway conditions continue to deteriorate
The Reason Foundation’s 24th Annual Highway Report indicates that the nation’s highway conditions are deteriorating, especially in several states struggling to repair deficient bridges, maintain Interstate pavement, and reduce urban traffic congestion. “In looking at the nation’s highway system as a whole, there was a decades-long trend of incremental improvement in most key categories, but […]
September 16, 2019
Roadbuilding
S. Carolina ranked no. 1 most cost-effective state highway system
In its Annual Highway Report, the Reason Foundation found South Carolina to have the most cost-effective state highway system in the country. The report, now in its 22nd year, looks at the performance of these systems in 11 categories that include highway spending, bridge and road conditions, traffic congestion as well as fatalities. This year’s […]
September 26, 2016
Roadbuilding
House hearing highlights gridlock over gas tax increase despite universal desire for long-term transportation funding
Members of the House Ways and Means committee agreed in their Wednesday hearing on long-term Highway Trust Fund (HTF) financing hearing that action and solutions are needed as soon as possible, but diverged in their thoughts on the methods of providing that funding. In his opening remarks, committee chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) reiterated the need for […]
June 18, 2015
Business
Recent toll road poll proves nothing; private financing of public roads is still a bad idea
The Reason Foundation and the Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates recently traded jabs over a poll that purports to show Americans prefer toll roads as a solution to our declining transportation infrastructure. Not unexpectedly, the Reason-Rupe Poll found favor with Reason’s longstanding position advocating toll roads. The Alliance shot back with a press release citing a […]
August 22, 2014
Roadbuilding
Reason Foundation: Value-added tolling is ‘better deal’ for drivers than gas tax
Tolling — particularly value-added tolling — would be a more beneficial transportation infrastructure funding option for highway users than an increase in the gas tax, according to a policy brief released Thursday by the Reason Foundation. Related: 5 Myths of Highway Tolling The report, “Value-Added Tolling: A Better Deal for America’s Highway Users,” suggests that […]
March 31, 2014
Roadbuilding
Solutions for a Bankrupt Trust Fund
America’s federal highway program is crumbling faster than our highways and bridges.
January 8, 2014
Business
Resason Foundation proposes per-mile tolling of U.S. Interstate system as a “fair” source of infrastructure funding
According to a report from our sister site Better Roads, the Reason Foundation, citing of the Internet Highway System, has proposed tolling interstates and charging 3.5 cents per mile for cars and 14 cents per mile for trucks. The Interstate system makes up only 2.5 percent of all miles of highway in the U.S., but carries […]
September 18, 2013
Roadbuilding
Study proposes implementing per-mile tolls on U.S. interstate system
In an attempt to provide a solution to America’s transportation funding problems, the Reason Foundation has proposed tolling interstates and charging 3.5 cents per mile for cars and 14 cents per mile for trucks. The Reason Foundation, a libertarian nonprofit organization that researches public policy, revealed the proposal Thursday with its study, “Interstate 2.0: Modernizing the […]
September 13, 2013
Roadbuilding
America’s roads and bridges ‘not crumbling’ – report
A new report from the Reason Foundation concludes, after examining 20 years of state highway data, that the condition of America’s state-controlled roads has improved in seven key areas including deficient bridges and pavement condition. “There are still plenty of problems to fix, but our roads and bridges aren’t crumbling,” said David Hartgen, lead author […]
February 21, 2013
Roadbuilding
RoadWorks
How highway grants affect the economy, top states for traffic congestion, “smart” garbage cans, and more industry news items are featured.
January 10, 2013
Roadbuilding
Highway Contractor
‘Back to gravel’ doesn’t have to be the only choice for a failing road … even if funds are scarce.
April 1, 2011
Roadbuilding
Financial District
Tweaking old-fashioned busy lanes could smooth flow, and productivity demands infrastructure upgrade.
April 1, 2011
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