Infrastructure

The company behind the nation’s first privately owned intercity passenger railway in more than a century is seeking approval from California and Nevada to raise as much as $3.6 billion in tax-exempt bonds for a high-speed train linking southern California to Las Vegas.

Charlie Baker's far-reaching package includes nearly $5.7 billion for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, which runs Greater Boston mass transit.

The GOP proposal would slow down the full funding of the closed pension system, using annual savings for roads.

A growing interest in broadband is drumming up support, though state laws are making it challenging for municipalities to do the deals.

The San Diego Association of Governments deal, backed by a federal capital grant, is structured to allay investor concerns about funding delays.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board accepted a consultant's far-reaching transformation blueprint that leaves many questions unanswered.

As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board weighs a far-reaching overhaul, one infrastructure analyst suggests improvements.

Christophe Dugardyn and Andrew Li of ING discuss opportunities in the green bond marketplace in the United States and look at how ING uses green shading to identify light, medium and dark green investors. Chip Barnett hosts.

Two reports from House staff and the Government Accountability Office paint an unflattering portrait of the executive branch's administration of grant programs that benefit bond issuers.

From BART trains packed to capacity during the commute to freeways that jam well before dawn, the strain on the Bay Area's transportation backbone is intensifying.

Several years ago, Rupert officials knew the city was years behind in road construction projects and, with an annual $200,000 road construction budget, there was little hope of ever catching up.

Gov. Charlie Baker is backing an acceleration plan that is supposed to enable Greater Boston’s mass transit system to catch up after years of neglect.

New restrooms and a more visible entrance are under construction at Dorris Ranch, a popular Springfield park.

The change would give airports more flexibility and local control to finance major construction projects with bonds.

Eli Dvorkin of Center for an Urban Future explores how to improve New York City’s public parks infrastructure, from better staffing to untapped revenue opportunities. Paul Burton hosts.

Separating capital construction projects from transit operations at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly generated many questions and some pushback.

State departments of transportation can't make long-term plans without some confidence in federal spending.

The Chicago-based firm adds to the dealer group's voice as it pushes for muni policy measures that have been stalled for years.

The plan would have the state issue $10 billion of pension obligation bonds to create annual budget savings to fund road repairs.

The Massachusetts Port Authority expects to price $461 million of revenue bonds through a negotiated sale primarily to accommodate growth at New England's largest airport.