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Tag: Infrastructure: Page 2
Voices
More tolls or no tolls? Two-thirds of readers say no
Just a third of readers favored any liberalization whatsoever in the ability of government to toll interstate routes, whether current or new routes or expansion lanes.
February 12, 2018
Business
Trump now calls for $1.5 trillion infrastructure package, but funding details remain fuzzy
Like Trumpâs calls for high-price-tag infrastructure packages in the past, he seemingly envisions states, localities and the private sector picking up the bulk of that total, instead of the federal government. Critics have said Trumpâs plans would lead to an expansion of highway tolling.
January 31, 2018
Channel 19
Leaked Trump infrastructure plan heralds tolls to come; Tesla âAutopilotâ â itâs happened again
More tales of tolls told in infrastructure priorities from a U.S. administration, and opposition quick to howl. Plus: More mishaps emerging from not-so-aptly-named Tesla âAutopilotâ feature in carsâŚ
January 23, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Road trippinâ: Trumpâs hollow infrastructure pledge
This industry and the public at large deserve a rational plan, not smoke and mirrors, for maintaining and improving our infrastructure.
September 1, 2017
Business
Missourians say show me the I-70 project money; state plan includes trucks-only lanes
Missouri leaders continue pondering how to pay for a 200-mile reconstruction of deteriorating I-70. Efforts to ban tolls on the project are ongoing. The most expensive proposal for the project includes four trucks-only lanes.
June 20, 2017
Business
Trump stumps for plan to privatize U.S. highways
Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to adopt his proposal for clipping federal funding for U.S. highways in exchange for incentivizing private companies to pour $800 billion into U.S. roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
June 7, 2017
Life
New documentary aims to raise awareness of impact of failing infrastructure
âBe Prepared to Stopâ looks to raise awareness about the impact of deteriorating roads and bridges and how the âimpending breakdownâ of these structures will obstruct the economy, as well as Americansâ daily lives, according to the showâs creators.
April 7, 2017
Business
Survey seeks driver input on driver shortage, infrastructure funding and more
The American Transportation Research Institute is looking for truck driversâ perspectives on several trucking topics including transportation infrastructure funding, the driver shortage and improving highway safety through a new online survey.
March 30, 2017
Business
The trillion dollar debate: Can private toll roads significantly help highway funding crisis?
Trumpâs plan for bolstering infrastructure funding with investments from the private sector could buoy the countryâs ability to repair worn highways. It could also expand the number of toll roads in the U.S. But how can private money really fill the highway funding void?
March 8, 2017
Business
Trump illustrates need for $1 trillion infrastructure package with advice from a âfriend in truckingâ
In his first address to Congress, President Trump asked lawmakers for a $1 trillion infrastructure investment. Earlier this week, Trump said he consulted with a friend in trucking, who told him U.S. highways cause his trucks to be âjust beat to hell.â
March 1, 2017
Overdrive Radio
If it means more parking options, readers say, rest-area commercialization A-OK
In this mailbag podcast and other commentary, readers believed in large part that NATSOâs concern over recent FHWA ideas for rest-area commercialization was misplaced, particularly if services allowed at state-facilitated rest areas are limited to an extent they arenât at truck stops.
January 31, 2017
Overdrive Extra
Interstate funding and rest areas: Public, meet Private
Letâs hope that however Trump, Chao and Congress choose to build out our infrastructure, it doesnât financially punish the industry that already pays more than its share to support roads and bridges.
January 31, 2017
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