Infrastructure

Three Republican senators have introduced legislation that would slash federal spending for transportation and federal fuels taxes and put more responsibility on states for transportation infrastructure and all mass transit projects.

The Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District’s CP program will finance a critical infrastructure repair program and capital projects.

The firm is expanding its bond counsel practice in Virginia and the Southeast.

The Vermont Municipal Bond Bank is expanding its individual investor outreach ahead of its newest transaction.

After years of underfunding and inattention, New York MTA is undertaking accessibility Initiatives that include the hiring of a dedicated executive, Alex Elegudin.

Michigan needs to spend $4 billion more each year for upkeep of the state's transportation, water and communications infrastructure.

The public-housing authority's latest capital-needs assessment cited a $32 billion repair backlog.

All Aboard Florida is seeking a right of way lease to expand its Brightline-branded passenger train service from Orlando to Tampa.

The Hudson Tunnel project would provide passengers traveling along Amtrak’s North East Corridor and NJ Transit commuters who work in Manhattan with a reliable link to replace a more than 100-year-old tunnel that was damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Legislation to restructure New Jersey Transit’s board of directors may carve out a fresh path for the beleaguered system.

The planned closure of the L subway line for 15 months shines a glare on New York City and transit agency officials.

The opinion said Florida met its initial burden in proving that a cap on Georgia’s water withdrawals could be considered further.

New York City is making the move through HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration program.

The state's capital funding needs are far short of its available funding resources.

The junk-rated city is eyeing a return to market without a state backstop, but there is no timeline.

Age, record usage and deferred maintenance have caused serious infrastructure problems at city parks, according to Center for an Urban Future.

Mayor Eric Papenfuse said he will declare a fiscal crisis for Pennsylvania's capital after state lawmakers would not let the city exit distressed status while keeping its special taxing authority.

The legislature OK'd a bonding framework for an $83 million baseball stadium in Pawtucket as the team weighs a move to Worcester, Massachusetts.

Pima County roads could be in for a $430 million tune-up under a five-year bond program that will go before voters this fall.

Unbalanced contracts, layers of bureaucracy and weak contract management make New York transit projects expensive and time-consuming, according to Scott Rechler.