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FHWA reveals which states eligible for $2.1B 'orphan' funds
New York is eligible for $215.6 million, the largest disbursement of extra Federal Highway Administration funding.
By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2016 -
Plunging oil prices jeopardizing 225 CA transportation projects
Low prices are reportedly taking a "catastrophic" toll on California highway projects, as the loss in gas tax revenue has reached $1.1 billion.
By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2016 -
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Council approves $18M fund for infrastructure surrounding new Minnesota United soccer stadium
The St. Paul, MN, stadium deal is still contingent on the MLS team securing property tax exemptions for the 10-acre site, as well as a construction materials tax exemption.
By Kim Slowey • March 4, 2016 -
MBTA presents 1st round of drastic cuts to Boston Green Line extension
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority vowed in January to deliver "brutal" cuts to the project in an effort to whittle away at the $1 billion in cost overruns.
By Kim Slowey • March 4, 2016 -
Fluor JV wins contract for $3.3B MD Purple Line rail project
Purple Line Transit Partners will design, build and maintain the long-awaited light-rail line as part of a public-private partnership.
By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2016 -
Contractor design errors lead to 1-year delay for MA bridge project
Boston's Commonwealth Avenue Bridge delay is just the latest in a string of troubled projects for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2016 -
NJ maxes out on road, bridge funding limit
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is exploring different avenues for refreshing the state transportation fund, which is at 100% capacity.
By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2016 -
'Bertha' resumes work on beleaguered Seattle tunnel project
Contractor Seattle Tunnel Partners said it plans to bill the Washington State Department of Transportation for delays after a "wrongful and unjustified" project stoppage.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2016 -
CA bullet train authority moves construction of 1st segment north to Bay Area
Despite raising their chances of success by altering the initial route, builders of the $64 million project still face significant challenges.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2016 -
Study: 58K US bridges are structurally deficient — down from 61K in 2014
Even though Congress passed a five-year, $305 billion highway bill in December, ARTBA officials said they are concerned that in four years, states will slow down funding for bridge repair.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 19, 2016 -
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Breaking new ground: How to crack open the federal contracting world
Crossing over into the government construction sector can be lucrative, yet complicated. Here's what you need to know.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 11, 2016 -
Obama's 2017 budget slashes several federal construction programs — but 'clean transportation' gets a big win
If the proposed transportation plan doesn't end up scoring approval by Congress, as many expect, the total construction allocation would be nearly unchanged from the previous year.
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2016 -
UPDATE: NCDOT claims highway contractor in default after leaving projects
An official with the North Carolina Department of Transportation said the agency wants a new contractor to take over by the end of March.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2016 -
USDOT Secretary: US should 'lean in' to Elon Musk's Hyperloop concept
The team from MIT won the competition for overall best pod design and will now build it for testing on the Hyperloop track under construction.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2016 -
'Clear the books': States eager for disbursement of $2.1B in unused federal highway funds
The 2016 omnibus bill called for the release of unused Federal Highway Administration funds set aside for projects originally authorized as far back as 10 years ago.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2016 -
CA bullet train officials: Project likely to see longer build time, lower costs
The chairman of an independent peer review committee testified that the rail authority needs "significantly closer oversight by a well-funded and long-term branch of the state government."
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2016 -
Tutor Perini wins 2 NYC East Side Access contracts totaling $742M
The massive tunnel under Grand Central Terminal will cost an estimated $1 million per foot, one of the most expensive transit projects in U.S. history.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2016 -
AECOM selected to build SpaceX Hyperloop test track
The winner of a Hyperloop pod design contest held later this month will have the chance to build and test the winning design on the new track this summer.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2016 -
CA bullet train's 1st segment could move north to speed up construction, draw investors
However, the move by the State Rail Authority could see some major political pushback from officials in the southern part of California.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2016 -
MassDOT vows 'brutal' cutbacks to $3B Green Line
Costs have soared to $1 billion over the MBTA's original estimate, and MassDOT has ordered the project redesigned in an effort to get back some of the overruns.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 22, 2016 -
With mounting bullet train concerns, CA lawmakers plan hearings
Hearings into the project were proposed after a Los Angeles Times investigation raised doubts about the California High Speed Rail Authority's transparency regarding cost overruns, delays and overall feasibility.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 22, 2016 -
Survey: Mayors say infrastructure their biggest challenge
If given enough funding, 66% of mayors say roads would be their top public works projects. If given unlimited funds, 22% say they would invest it in mass transit.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 21, 2016 -
NH Gov's $3.7B transportation plan follows early 2016 trend
Maggie Hassan is the latest in an expanding line of governors introducing major infrastructure plans since the start of the year.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2016 -
NY Gov. proposes $100B infrastructure plan, $20B for housing
The governor's secretary said the infrastructure plan will create 250,000 jobs and utilize public-private partnerships.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 14, 2016 -
Ferrovial named 'apparent' winner of $348M contract for 22-mile segment of CA light rail
The project has been the source of controversy over costs for months, and some lawmakers have called for an investigation into whether rail authority officials were upfront about the project’s true price tag.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 7, 2016
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