Illinois moves over $300M out of road fund as infrastructure crumbles
Governor J.B. Pritzker’s 2026 budget diverts $308 million from Illinois’ Road Fund, including $171 million in fuel tax revenues, to
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Transportation
U.S. Transportation Secretary to Governors: Roads are for Safety, Not Politics
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has launched the SAFE ROADS initiative, urging all governors to prioritize safety improvements on
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Removes Financing Policy Roadblock
The U.S. Department of Transportation has updated its TIFIA loan policy to allow all eligible transportation projects to finance up
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Georgia approves Millions for local transportation projects
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and the SRTA Board approved a record-setting $26.5 million in GTIB state loans and grants for 13
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U.S. Transportation Unveils Pro-Trucker Package
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a “pro-trucker” initiative delivering over $275 million in grants to expand truck parking, rolling
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Sen. Costa hopes road-and-bridge funding bill reduces opposition
Senator Jay Costa supports a bill allocating $293 million for public transit and an additional $500 million for road and
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Injunction on Immigration for Federal Transportation Grants
The court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) from enforcing a condition requiring recipients of
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Trump’s Key Step Toward Making Cars Affordable Again
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a final rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that reinterprets
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Illinois Green Lights Plan to Revamp State Roadways
The Illinois Tollway board has approved a $2 billion, seven-year capital plan called ‘Bridging the Future’ to modernize and maintain
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Navigating the impact of new Buy America requirements
Michael Peloso and Dan McCrave-Bessette of J.S. Held note that the Federal Highway Administration has finalized a rule to enforce
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U.S. Announces Over $1.5 Billion to Repair Roads and Bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing over $1.5 billion in federal funding to help states and territories repair transportation
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U.S., China Reach Tariff Agreement, Easing Pressure on Building Industry
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the approval of 76 infrastructure grants totaling over $607 million. The funding will support
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FDOT Completes I-4 and U.S. 17-92 Interchange Project in Seminole County
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) crews completed the project to improve the Interstate 4 (I-4) and U.S. 17-92 interchange in
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Nearly $1B Announced for Updated Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program to Improve Road Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced a new opportunity for cities, towns, counties, Tribal governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations
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Senate Unveils Bipartisan Transportation Budget for Washington to Keep Projects Going
The Washington State Senate released its 2025-27 transportation budget. The budget includes two bipartisan proposals charting different funding paths for
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Texas Department of Transportation Completes $1.2 Billion Project, New Harbor Bridge
Expected to be unveiled on May 10, 2025 via a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the New Harbor Bridge has been announced complete
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I-270 North Design-Build Project Completion Highlights Community Engagement
Not only did the I-270 North Design-Build Project help upgrade a busy corridor, it encouraged local citizens to join the
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$865M New Howard Frankland Bridge to Open in Florida
The Howard Frankland Bridge, built in the 1960s, is a major connector between Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties in Florida. The
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2025’s Top Five U.S. Bridges
Brian Brenner, P.E., F.ASCE, professor of the practice at Tufts University and a principal engineer with Tighe & Bond in
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Amtrak Unveils Major Infrastructure Projects to Modernize Rail Travel
Amtrak recently released a map detailing major rail infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing national transportation. The rail developments focus on
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North American Transborder Freight Rose 3.9% in December 2024 From December 2023
Between the United States and North American countries Canada and Mexico, total transborder freight by all modes of transportation increased
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Texas Clear Lanes Marks 10 Years of Improving Traffic Across the State
In the past 10 years, a lot has changed in Texas, including the addition of five million people to the
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Ohio Department of Transportation Progresses on Route 7 Slip Project
Making significant strides on the Ohio 7 slip project in Mingo Junction, the Ohio Department of Transportation aims to reopen
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DOT Secretary Prioritizes Funding to Communities With High Birth and Marriage Rates
On Jan. 29, 2025, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued an Order announcing that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is
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California Invests Nearly $1 Billion in Transportation Infrastructure
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) announced nearly $1 billion for projects aimed at solving mobility challenges and aiding California’s continued effort
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