Economy

An increase in the federal gasoline tax is seen as the most viable option for long-term transportation funding at Senate hearing.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed into law a transportation funding package that raises the state's tax on gasoline and diesel fuel by 10 cents a gallon and lifts permit fees on oversized vehicles.

Chairman Thomas Prendergast said New York's MTA would explore advanced technology to minimize accident risk at track grade crossings.

Almost 300 House Democrats and Republicans joined in a letter pushing for passage of a long-term highway bill by May 31.

Maryland pushes back bids on its $2.5 billion Purple Line P3 rail project so partners can study how to build it cheaper.

The New Orleans Aviation Board plans to bring $590 million of general airport revenue bonds to market Thursday amid an above-average issuance calendar.

A lawmaker from one of Texas' most heavily tolled counties has introduced legislation that would end tolls when bonds are paid off.

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority expects to issue $300 million of transportation bonds next month, said finance director Patrick McCoy.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport remains vulnerable to service reductions after the merger of its major carrier US Airways and American Airlines, according to Standard & Poor's. Otherwise, the outlook on the airport’s AA-minus rating is stable.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is moving ahead with plans to seek private investment in the redevelopment of a 12-mile stretch of Interstate 70 that would be the largest project in CDOT's history.

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton unveiled projects in line for funding if lawmakers approve his plan to bolster transportation spending by billions in the coming years through tax and fee hikes and borrowing.

The NTSB will conduct a metallurgical examination of the electric third rail in its investigation of the Feb. 3 Metro-North Railroad accident in Valhalla, N.Y., that killed six people.

Sponsors of a privately funded $10 billion high-speed rail project between Houston and Dallas opt for route with fewest landowner issues.

Two Austin lawmakers are pushing bills that would allow increases in auto registration fees to finance road construction in Travis County.

Standard & Poor's placed Samaritan Healthcare's BBB-plus long-term rating and underlying rating on credit watch with negative implications after the Washington state healthcare provider failed to provide timely information.

New York's MTA will hold committee and board meetings Feb. 23 and 25, respectively, at a new location, 2 Broadway in lower Manhattan.

Gov. Charlie Baker is forming a panel to investigate the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in the aftermath of its storm-related struggles.

A tax increase to help fix Greater Boston's crippled mass transit system is not in the works, said Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

State lawmakers in Arkansas and Washington state give initial approval to measures that would increase local transportation funding.

"Gridlock Sam" Schwartz says now is the time for congestion pricing and tolling overhaul for the New York City region.