Transportation industry

The city isn't risking its money, only that Elon Musk won't deliver on his promises for an airport transit line.

The city has finalizeda consulting contract with an advisory team for a possible airport lease.

A ballot measure in November will ask voters to reverse the tax increase and construction package lawmakers approved in 2017.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration and The Boring Company will begin contract negotiations on a high-speed tunnel system.

State officials say the new funds will increase the local share of funding for Gateway and improve the project's chances of getting federal funds.

A $3 toll hike will raise $4.45 billion for transportation projects.

The New Jersey Transportation Infrastructure Bank was approved by state lawmakers in April.

Members of the state Parkways Authority approved a bond resolution Thursday authorizing the sale of more than $300 million in bonds, to be funded by doubling tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike.

Senate and House Appropriations Committees appropriate more funds for certain transportation and housing programs after the president sought cuts to or elimination of the programs.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman is reportedly crafting infrastructure legislation that could be introduced as soon as this summer.