Transportation industry

Caltrain is relying on an on-line petition to reverse a hold on $647 million federal rail grant.

A plan that would raise taxes to fund Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation’s expansion of bus services throughout Indianapolis is headed to the Marion County City-County Council for a vote Monday.

California Gov. Jerry Brown’s transportation funding proposal is too complex and does not include enough money to tackle the state’s transportation needs, according to a report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office.

Texas lawmakers have filed almost two dozen bills in an effort to derail a privately funded high-speed rail line.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's planned $65 million cut in state aid to New York MTA worries authority board members.

The Chicago region's Regional Transportation Authority is well short of the funds it needs to address an estimated $37.7 billion 10-year tab for maintenance and capital investments.

Reason Foundation says $12 billion privately financed Texas bullet train proposal would require public funding.

A Hawaii Senate committee approved a bill that would hike gas taxes, vehicle registration fees and the vehicle weight tax to pay for highway repairs.

New York's debate over reduced fares for lower income persons reflects a long-running tension among the state, city and public transit agencies.

Indiana may put tolls on its interstates to fund road work under a state House-approved bill.

Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration is starting a search for a permanent chief executive and general manager for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

Elected officials must persuade motorists of the value of interstate highway tolling, according to new Fitch report.

PHOENIX - Legislation that would raise gasoline and other taxes to fund California transportation infrastructure is a step closer to passage after a committee vote Tuesday, in a sign of life for transportation after the legislature failed to pass a funding bill last session.

Bipartisan caucus of lawmakers wants to meet with President Trump on developing consensus tax reform, infrastructure legislation.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice wants a higher gasoline tax to support up to $2.8 billion of road bonds.

Texas Central Rail has dropped eminent domain lawsuits due to “positive dialogue” with many landowners.

Chicago is stepping up a long-stalled effort to establish an express rail service from downtown Chicago to O'Hare International Airport, its mayor said.

Expanding the use of private activity bonds to more projects could be essential part of President Trump’s infrastructure program.

Tax-exempt municipal bonds are critical to any infrastructure plan, a county official representing the National Association of Counties said at a hearing held by a Senate committee on Wednesday.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun a request for proposals process for a train connection to LaGuardia Airport.