Transportation $2.3 Billion in Contracts Awarded for Egypt's Planned New Metro Line December 2, 2020 No Comments Japanese and Egyptian firms will build the 19-km, 17-station transit system. Read More
UK Approves Tunnels to Replace Road Around Stonehenge Peter Reina November 30, 2020 One Comment Controversial decision triggers threats of lawsuit over work that would "trash" the site, according to opponents.Read More
Infrastructure Funding Cash-Strapped PennDOT Receives Short-Term Funding Fix Projects already under way are funded through February Jim Parsons November 30, 2020 No Comments Pennsylvania lawmakers agreed to the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation's appeal for emergency authorization to borrow $600 million.Read More
NY-NJ Port Authority May Cut Capital Plans by $1.2B Jim Parsons November 24, 2020 No Comments Agency already had projected a two-year revenue loss of $3 billion.Read More
Highway Infrastructure FHWA Proposes Changes in Design Standards for Highway Repairs, Resurfacing Tom Ichniowski November 24, 2020 No Comments Agency says proposal would provide additional flexibility to state DOTs.Read More
Rail Infrastructure Amtrak 2021 Infrastructure Plan Hinges on $4.9B Funding Request Tom Ichniowski November 23, 2020 One Comment 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.Read More
Airports Denver International Airport Completes First New Gates in Its Expansion Program November 23, 2020 No Comments The expansion area that just opened includes four new gates, six passenger waiting areas at gates and additional airline support spaces.Read More
State DOT Leaders Discuss Future of Transportation Eva Fedderly November 23, 2020 One Comment Arkansas, Mississippi directors see operations returning to normal and election funding boosts but emphasize need to recruit new talent.Read More
Infrastructure Policy Changes Coming Atop Key Senate Committee in 2021 EPW Chair Barrasso to Switch to Energy Panel Tom Ichniowski November 20, 2020 No Comments If GOP holds Senate, speculation centers on Capito of W. Va. as new chair; if Democrats take over, Delaware's Carper will be chair.Read More
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 One Comment An agonizing civic decision must be made over whether to rebuild in the air or at grade.Read More