Infrastructure

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

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

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.

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.

A $3.3 billion project to expand a subsea tunnel system at Hampton Roads, Va., will be financed with a combination of bonds, toll revenue, and gas tax revenue under a plan approved a regional planning agency.

Virginia road planners will evaluate local requests for $9 billion of state funding.

Two groups submit acceptable financial plans for Virginia’s $2 billion P3 plan to expand I-66.

The Transportation Department fast-tracked the Hudson Tunnel replacement portion of the $24 billion Gateway Program.

Education is potentially the most important public service to suffer from the $1.7 trillion pension funding crisis, said a Manhattan Institute report.

As the presidential campaigns have become increasingly focused on personality and name calling, municipal finance pros are begging for more defined infrastructure spending plans and clarity on how the muni tax exemption will fare in the event of tax reform.

Manufacturers group wants new president to go bold with $1 trillion infrastructure plan.

Transit advocates see Baltimore's proposed Red Line as key part of multi-state rail link.

Tax credit bonds can be an attractive alternative to municipal bonds during sluggish or uncertain economic periods, according to a report issued this week by the Congressional Research Service.

Hillary Clinton’s tax plan would increase federal revenue by $1.4 trillion over 10 years, reining in federal debt increases, while Donald Trump’s plan would increase the federal debt by $7.2 trillion, according to the Tax Policy Center.

Two voter opinion polls differ on the likely outcome of Austin's $720 million mobility bond referendum.

Infrastructure plans proposed by Hillary Clinton and Donald could cost anywhere from $300 billion to $600 billion, according to a recent report by the Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget.

A transportation coalition is asking presidential campaigns for details on long-term plans to fund federal highway programs.

Hawaii's test of a road user revenue plan may involve sending motorists mock mileage bills that highlight the potential fees.

Democrats in the Senate and House have introduced separate bills to raise limits for both tax-exempt small issue manufacturing bonds and highway or surface freight facility bonds.