Infrastructure

More than $250 billion of local and regional transportation proposals will be on Nov. 8 ballots.

The New Jersey Transit Board of Directors approved a new $3.8 billion fiscal plan Wednesday that includes new purchases for equipment and safety infrastructure.

The opening of New York's Second Avenue subway line by year's end remains an open question, said an independent engineer.

New York MTA’s derivatives program reduces budget risk through interest-rate and fuel-hedging strategies, said finance director Patrick McCoy.

Property developments around DART’s light rail stations are important factors in the strong North Texas economy.

The Regional Transportation District that serves metro Denver will continue to grow its rail and bus system with $197 million of revenue bonds.

The next presidential administration needs to play a larger role in collaborating with local governments for infrastructure programs, a panel of state and local officials said this week.

Maryland will seek a federal grant for subsea rail tunnel in Baltimore after striking out in the first round.

Illinois voters will decide Nov. 8 whether to bar future diversions of transportation revenues to balance budgets or fund non-transportation related expenses.

Manhattan Institute senior fellow Nicole Gelinas discusses the many challenges facing New York regional transportation with The Bond Buyer's Paul Burton and Andrew Coen. Topics include capital funding, Port Authority and MTA megaprojects and alternative funding to counter the L subway line shutdown.