Infrastructure funding

Trump administration divvies up 55 BUILD grants among 35 states

Ballot initiatives included a tax on ride-sharing companies in San Francisco.

The American Trucking Associations urges a federal fuel tax increase to pay for infrastructure improvements, but ATA President Chris Spear sees that approach evolving in the next decade.

The system of internal waterways vital to the nation’s shipment of agricultural commodities is rapidly diminishing in its capabilities to handle bulk shipping.

Change could reduce congestion caused by accidents and inferior road design.

Ports receive 15% of grant program typically used for surface projects.

State-by-state benefits of raising gas tax included in White House letter.

Raising the gas tax a priority despite pushback by conservatives.

$2 trillion infrastructure plan would boost Highway Trust Fund to $850 billion

U.S. lawmakers weigh Arctic “St. Lawrence Seaway”

No signs yet on agreement on how to pay for it.

Getting Trump to support raising the gas tax would be a major step toward passing an infrastructure bill.

ATA points out that the proposal, to be officially unveiled on Capitol Hill this week, makes several wrong assumptions.

Association’s new ad campaign highlights dangers to consumers of not getting a highway bill funded this year.

ATA considering next steps in fight against “discriminatory” toll plan after judge rules that his court lacks jurisdiction.

Trump’s budget bodes well for certain freight grants but Democrats take issue with reliance on the private sector.

Funding announced as investment heats up for low-carbon fuel technology.

Lawmakers heard how costly fees and equipment shortages along the supply chain are hurting exports.

Connecticut truckers say tolling proposal unveiled by new governor would hurt business.