The State of Wisconsin's transportation revenue bonds have been given an “AA+” rating from Fitch Ratings this week. Read More »

The U.S. Senate recently agreed with the priorities outlined in Heller Amendment No. 453, which focuses on federal investments assisting infrastructure projects on a national and regional level, including constructing Interstate 11 to connect Phoenix and Las Vegas. Read More »

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (TSAIA) received the Diamond Award at the Air Cargo Excellence (ACE) Awards Ceremony, held in conjunction with the International Air Transport Association World Cargo Symposium in Shanghai. Read More »

March 29, 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). Read More »

The Nevada Department of Transportation said recently that State Farm will sponsor the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) through 2017. "The FSP program underscores State Farm's commitment to auto safety and embodies our 'good neighbor' philosophy," Ed Gold, State Farm's marketing director, said. Read More »

Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Director John Halikowski said on Thursday that he appreciates the efforts of U.S. Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) in introducing the Intermountain West Corridor Development Act of 2015. Read More »

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a proposal on Friday that would permit Delta Air Lines to retain its authority to provide daily service between Seattle and Tokyo’s downtown Haneda Airport. The proposal would allow Delta to keep the route provided that it maintains daily service in the Seattle market year-round. Read More »

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said on Friday that Rina Cutler, deputy mayor for transportation and utilities, is departing to become the senior director for major station planning and development at Amtrak. In her new position, Cutler will advance large-scale, multi-party master plans for Amtrak’s biggest stations throughout the country. Cutler’s last day as deputy mayor for transportation and utilities is April 17. Read More »

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration last week released new estimates showing that Americans drove 237.3 billion miles this January. Read More »

New member first Asian American to serve on board. Read More »

Bombardier Transportation, a leader in rail technology, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in rail signaling, with more than 27 sites around the world and partners in more than 50 countries. Read More »

Amtrak announced Monday that it has received recognition for workplace excellence by earning a spot in Forbes magazine’s “America's Best Employers 2015.” Read More »

More than 61,000 structurally deficient bridges are still in need of significant repair, although there are more than 2,000 fewer defective structures than there were in 2013, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) said Wednesday. Read More »

On a bipartisan vote of 316-101, the House of Representatives recently passed the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 to invest in America’s passenger rail system. Read More »

Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH) on Monday hosted a discussion with more than 20 local elected officials and key stakeholders to examine local transportation projects and share ideas on how Congress should address the Highway Trust Fund, which will run out of money in around 60 days. Read More »

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called on Connecticut officials on Tuesday, who are considering placing a new toll on Interstate 95 at the New York border, to consider the concerns of local New York communities before taking action. “Connecticut’s potential plan to place tolls right on the New York-Westchester border could do serious harm to local communities like Port Chester and Rye, and it should not move forward without community input,” Schumer said. Read More »

As part of Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s Move Seattle vision, Murray and Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Director Scott Kubly recently released a draft proposal for a new levy called the Transportation Levy to Move Seattle. Move Seattle is Murray’s 10-year transportation vision that integrates SDOT’s plans for transit, walking, biking and freight. Read More »

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said he will sign legislation enacting an estimated $900 million transportation funding bill that includes higher gas taxes. Read More »

Pennsylvania, which has the highest number of structurally deficient bridges in the nation, is focusing on an innovative public-private partnership to speed up bridge repairs, the state Department of Transportation said. Read More »

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh on Tuesday announced that the South Boston Emergency Transportation Reconfiguration that took effect on Feb. 14 will be extended through June 1. Read More »