Policy Matters: Page 10

Eight States Testing User-Based Mechanisms for Highway Funding

The FHWA has awarded $18.7 million in “Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives” grants to multiple projects that will test new user-based funding methods for highways and bridges

Microsoft Teams Image (2)

Republicans Leery of "Catch-All" Infrastructure Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called on Democratic committee chairs in Congress to begin crafting a "big, bold and transformational infrastructure package" but Republicans say a multi-trillion dollar "catch-all" bill could lose Republican support

153593196 3905124286174407 9105980671061287357 N

Federal Court Decision on Navigable Waters Protection Rule Paves Way for Faster Transportation Improvements

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

The ruling provides a clearer understanding of how far federal jurisdiction extends over U.S. water bodies, eliminating potentially costly delays in transportation system upgrades.

Wotus Corps 5cf172d4c27b2

WisDOT Study: PoreShield Reduces Concrete Pavement Damage

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) study shows that PoreShield, a concrete durability enhancer technology, can provide long-term concrete pavement protection from chloride ion diffusion.

WisDOT Study Shows PoreShield Reduces Concrete Damage Protection From Chloride Ion Diffusion

Where Does Surface Transportation Funding Stand?

With the latest coronavirus relief bill to the Senate, experts say infrastructure funding is the next item on the Congressional agenda

Adobe Stock 78085347

Federal Highway Bill Funded Nearly 110,000 U.S. Road and Bridge Improvements

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

ARTBA outlines the benefits of the 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act as a Senate hearing begins on the federal highway program’s reauthorization.

Dsc 0046

Rural Communities in Indiana to Receive $100 Million for Infrastructure Improvements

The Indiana Department of Transportation said the money will be used to improve roads and bridges, make communities more walkable and bikeable

Adobe Stock 33656171 (1)

NAPA Honors Asphalt Industry Leaders and Quality Jobs with 2020 Awards

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

NAPA announced 2020 award winners during the virtual 66th annual meeting.

Gerken Paving Inc. of Napoleon, OH recipient of the 2020 Ray Brown Award for North Bass Island Airfield

300 Industry Groups Push Congress for Infrastructure Funding

While Biden met with labor leaders to discuss our failing infrastructure, another 300 groups sent a letter to Congress urging immediate action on the issue

Adobe Stock 201112704 1 600869dc08dd0 60087c9272a4d

Road Building Industry Fights for Surface Transportation Funding

Experts say the highway materials sectors need to push for higher amounts of funding for a robust surface transportation bill and to do that, Congress needs to enact a sustainable and equitable funding mechanism for the Highway Trust Fund

147203209 10216247006002526 331487200452592412 O

Legislators in 25 States Introduce Transportation Funding Increases

With the federal gas tax at 18.4 cents per gallon since 1993, states have had to raise revenues to cover a more-than-125% increase in construction costs. 61 transport-funding measures started making their way through legislatures in January

Screen Shot 2021 02 15 At 9 39 32 Am

Could Impeachment Delay Infrastructure Bill?

Congress may push an infrastructure financing bill into the second quarter as other priorities could impede on Biden's 100-day plan.

Adobe Stock 292491572

Page 10 of 102