Transportation industry

Legislative battles break out in South Carolina and Tennessee over proposed state gasoline tax hikes.

Parity for New York State transportation investments is a misnomer, according to a report by budget watchdog Citizens Budget Commission.

Private investment plan revives long-stalled Oklahoma highway project to complete a road loop around Tulsa.

Texas Lawmakers would reduce voter-approved funding for the Texas Department of Transportation by $2.3 billion under a proposed resolution by the state House’s chief budget writer.

All Aboard Florida said it anticipates launching its Brightline-branded private passenger train service between Miami and West Palm Beach in September, following an introductory roll-out phase.

With doubts over the future of tolling in El Paso, the Texas city's designated toll authority will issue $35 million of revenue bonds backed by vehicle registration fees this month.

In the face of local skepticism and open questions about infrastructure funding, streetcar advocates are promoting a 16-mile Brooklyn-Queens link.

The Texas Department of Transportation will dedicate an additional $2.5 billion for 19 new projects aimed at relieving congestion in the major metro areas if the supervisory Texas Transportation Commission approves.

The nation's deteriorating infrastructure will continue to decline without a resolution of a $2 trillion funding shortfall over the next 10 years, the American Society of Civil Engineers said.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards wants coastal protection projects added to the president's high-priority infrastructure list in order to receive expedited federal approval.

California lawmakers are working quickly to get a comprehensive transportation funding bill ready to go within a month.

Sports industry consultant Dave Howard will lead Florida’s privately owned passenger train project as Fortress Investment Group explores expanding All Aboard Florida’s Brightline-branded service to other states.

U.S. infrastructure renewal will require more funding for transportation projects, advocates say.

Citywide Ferry Service has filled the first of 200 jobs for its soon-to-be-launched transportation service, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday.

The Transbay Transit Center in San Francisco is expected to run an operating deficit after it opens later this year that may be borne at least in part by taxpayers.

Utah lawmakers are expected to approve $1 billion of new road bonds before session expires Thursday.

The Omaha City council is considering several revenue streams to support borrowing that would help finance a proposed $156 million streetcar system.

Proposal to lift cap on air passenger facility charges could mean more revenue bonds available for airport upgrades.

California’s High Speed Rail Authority can sell bonds for the Central Valley segment, said the director of California’s Department of Finance.

Sen. Deb Fischer wants lawmakers to craft specific funding measures for infrastructure sectors rather than one big bill.