Infrastructure

The record number of local transit elections next week reflects declining federal funding, experts say.

Researchers say mileage-based road fee is best solution to transportation funding but motorists disagree.

The only two things that Presidential candidates seem to agree on are that their opponent is a puppet of Russian President Vladimir Putin and that the U.S. must make significant investments in our crumbling infrastructure.

Anthony Figliola, vice president of Empire Government Strategies, joins northeast regional reporter Andrew Coen to discuss how New York State politics create challenges for local governments looking to issue bonds for infrastructure improvements. They will also touch on what brought him into a public finance career at such a young age and his previous experience as a deputy supervisor for one of the nation’s largest municipalities.

Transportation Department has $850 million of competitive grants available for infrastructure projects that improve freight shipments.

Donald Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan relies on tax credits to attract private funding.

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.