Transportation industry

Gov. Chris Christie has cut off state payments to Amtrak.

House Democrats contend that infrastructure project delays result from a lack of funding, not red tape.

Rebuilding the nation’s transportation infrastructure will require more direct federal funding, experts tell a congressional panel.

Infrastructure advocates are bearish on the near-term success of President Donald Trump's ambitious plan to "rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure," despite the administration's continuing assurances that transportation, where the backlog is greatest, is a top priority for Trump.

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said a Trump infrastructure proposal could be ready by May.

Congressional budget dispute has frozen more than $1 billion of 2017 federal highway and transit funding to states.

In this new edition of Muni Minute, we turn our focus to The Hill in Washington, D.C., as there will be lots of activity that should be of interest to the municipal market.

The board of New York’s MTA approved contracts aimed at speeding the rebuilding of the L subway line’s Canarsie tunnel by three months, to 15 months.

Ohio’s $7.8 billion budget is awaiting action by Gov. John Kasich after legislative passage last week.

A bill giving give the West Virginia Parkways Authority the abilities is moving to the House after it passed the Senate Wednesday in a 26-8 vote.

Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure plan will be structured to attract private investors, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said.

California leaders have announced their agreement on a five-year $52.4 billion transportation infrastructure investment package that would raise roughly $5 billion in new annual revenue for state and local governments.

Chicago will forgo a private financing arrangement and instead reach into its own pockets to finance a $160 million overhaul of its streetlight system.

Texas highway commissioners have added 230 projects costing $9 billion to the state’s 10-year road plan.

All Aboard Florida is assuring supporters of the private passenger train project that it will move forward despite the sales of its owner and an affiliate and pending legislation that the company says could jeopardize expansion plans.

Maryland’s congressional delegation wants President Trump’s help in reviving a stalled FBI headquarters swap.

A half-fare subsidy for lower-income persons would further strain New York City’s budget, transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg told a City Council panel.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation Monday allocating $400 million from the state's Transportation Trust Fund for immediate road, bridge and transit projects in the current fiscal year.

Time is running short for Illinois to move forward with a public-private partnership to install managed lanes on a state interstate, Gov. Bruce Rauner warned lawmakers Monday.

Bill raising Tennessee gas tax paves way for Nashville vote on sales tax for transit.