Transportation industry

Two reports from House staff and the Government Accountability Office paint an unflattering portrait of the executive branch's administration of grant programs that benefit bond issuers.

From BART trains packed to capacity during the commute to freeways that jam well before dawn, the strain on the Bay Area's transportation backbone is intensifying.

Several years ago, Rupert officials knew the city was years behind in road construction projects and, with an annual $200,000 road construction budget, there was little hope of ever catching up.

Gov. Charlie Baker is backing an acceleration plan that is supposed to enable Greater Boston’s mass transit system to catch up after years of neglect.

A judge ruled the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority can still write checks even though it was abolished in a bill signed July 3 by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Separating capital construction projects from transit operations at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly generated many questions and some pushback.

Austin is telling investors that a $319 million airport bond sale is critical to meeting growing demand for service.

State departments of transportation can't make long-term plans without some confidence in federal spending.

The Massachusetts Port Authority expects to price $461 million of revenue bonds through a negotiated sale primarily to accommodate growth at New England's largest airport.

After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law, Moody's Investors Service downgraded Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority debt.

Three-quarters of New York subway stations are inaccessible to wheelchair users, who must fight for funds to install elevators and other upgrades.

The governor approved a law authorizing the state to issue bonds to finance transportation projects backed by Deepwater Horizon settlement revenue.

Kathy Wylde, president of the business group Partnership for New York City, discusses the city's economic climate and related issues including transit, site selection, technology and the new rent overhaul law. Paul Burton hosts.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is trying to prepare for increased ridership on its rail transit system with more than $1 billion of investment.

The board approved a request to increase 2019 authorization for new-money bonds and bond anticipation notes to a $5 billion maximum from $3 billion.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is proposing higher user fees to fuel a larger capital budget.

Despite views on Capitol Hill that leaned towards taking financing away from public transit, the House bill would strengthen transit issuers.

A bill to dissolve the south Florida toll road authority has been sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The spending plan for fiscal 2020 includes $446.7 million in borrowing for transportation projects in Florida.

With an $11.8 billion budget that nearly doubles that of a decade ago, Arizona rebuilds its balance sheet while boosting pay for teachers and state employees.