Jim Parsons

Pandemic

Pennsylvania Pauses Highway, Bridge Work to Curb Coronavirus Spread

March 17, 2020

All road and bridge construction by the state DOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission was ordered to stop as of midnight, March 17.

Washington Legislature Approves $10 Billion Transportation Budget

Jim Parsons

March 13, 2020

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The state will use unspent money from existing budgets to offset projected revenue shortfall caused by a referendum cutting car-tab registration and excise fees in the state.

Building, Transportation Projects Cut From New Mexico Budget

Jim Parsons

March 12, 2020

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The decision follows a previous move to cut $50 million in transportation projects from the state budget.

PennDOT Weighs Replacement Options for Historic Pittsburgh Bridge

Jim Parsons

March 11, 2020

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With funds in place, agency seeks the least-disruptive approach for the multiyear project.

Funding

Virginia OKs Gas Tax Increase

The state last changed its gas tax formula in 2013, eliminating a per-gallon tax at the pump

Jim Parsons

March 6, 2020

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Gas tax revenue has steadily declined in recent years, limiting the state’s ability to keep pace with road and bridge maintenance needs.

Projects

Coronavirus Chills Nepal Infrastructure Construction

The disease has also curtailed work on more than hydroelectric projects

Jim Parsons

March 5, 2020

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The effects of more than 300 absent Chinese workers and supply-chain disruptions in both materials and equipment have affected several projects.

Finance

Massachusetts OKs Fuel Tax Increase

Measure in House calls for 5-cent hike in state’s gasoline tax and 9-cent boost in diesel fuel levy.

Jim Parsons

March 5, 2020

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Legislation would increase funds for road and bridge maintenance and preserve mandated annual transfer of $160 million for projects overseen by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

Safety

Driver Charged in NC Highway Worker Deaths

The impact pinned the three workers against the other parked vehicle, killing them instantly.

Jim Parsons

March 5, 2020

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The three workers were reportedly standing between two parked construction vehicles, one of which was equipped with a flashing lights and an illuminated arrow board indicating a lane closure.

Coronavirus Begins To Disrupt US Supply Chains and Markets

March 4, 2020

While China’s COVID-19 infection rates have declined and business begins to return to some level of normalcy there, outbreaks in Italy and elsewhere continue to stoke fears of global supply chain hiccups.