Diana C. Mendes has joined design firm HNTB as senior vice president and leader of its national transit-rail practice, based in Arlington, Va. 

Platform also advocates winding down Highway Trust Fund funding for trails, sidewalks, ferries and other non-highway projects.

While some airport operators oppose the plan, a report to the government says billions of dollars from asset sales could cover needed projects.

Legislation freezes funding for FAA airport construction grants at 2016 level.

Report sees possible threat to independence of crash tests at labs whose parent entity also develops roadside safety equipment.