Transportation industry

Washington state lawmakers' new $15 billion transportation proposal funded with a higher gasolines tax and $4.3 billion of state GO bonds.

After years of contentious debate, construction is expected to soon begin on a starter streetcar system in downtown Milwaukee with the Common Council's approval of a $124 million capital budget for the 2.5 mile project.

House Transportation Committee approved rail legislation that prompts Amtrak to seek private partners for station development projects.

Beverly Scott abruptly quit as general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the storm-besieged agency that operates the Greater Boston subway and commuter rail system, after the MBTA's poor performance in recent snowstorms.

The Republican caucuses of Connecticut's House and Senate propose a transportation bonding plan as an alternative to highway tolls.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's lack of board appointments to the Florida Development Finance Corp. calls into question its authority to issue bonds, including billions in debt it has agreed to issue.

Opponents of California's High Speed Rail project filed an appeal Monday challenging a ruling that favored federal jurisdiction over California environmental regulations on a segment of the line from Fresno to Bakersfield.

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx warns states of cutbacks in federal highway funding if Congress doesn't pass a transportation bill by May 31.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's 2016 executive budget features only modest spending increases and little borrowing as the governor continues to push lawmakers to support a sales tax increase to generate $1.3 billion in new road money.

Four congressional Democrats and Republicans are preparing to send a letter signed by almost 300 colleagues that urges House leaders enact multiyear transportation funding legislation before May 31 when the current law expires.

Owners of the bankrupt Indiana Toll Road assured a federal bankruptcy judge recently that they expect to find a new owner for the 75-year lease within a few months and that the asset could fetch as much as $5 billion.

Missouri will soon be in the market for a new transportation leader following the announcement that Department of Transportation Director Dave Nichols plans to retire May 1.

New regulations aimed at reducing public sector risks in transportation P3s win unanimous approval from the Virginia House of Delegates.

After record savings on a $1.68 billion refunding deal, the Central Texas Turnpike System has earned a one-notch upgrade to A-minus, Fitch Ratings analyst Casey Cathcart said.

Two leaders of the Texas Senate support a bill that would finance transportation construction with a portion of the tax on automotive sales.

The Chicago Transit Authority's receipt of a $120 federal loan under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act for the renovation of a major light-rail line was announced Thursday by city and federal officials.

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory plans to ask legislators for $2.6 billion in separate bond programs to fix neglected buildings and fund strategic road.

Airport management's flexibility and experience are key factors in rating a facility's general revenue bonds, Kroll says.

An Oregon Democratic congressman wants to raise the federal gas tax to generate $210 billion of new revenue for roads, bridges, and transit.

Gina Marie Lindsey, executive director of the Los Angeles World Airports which runs Los Angeles International Airport and two others, plans to retire in the spring.