Poll: Put brakes on US gas tax
Two-thirds of Americans oppose increasing gas taxes, even if it means the revenue would go toward improving roads and bridges, a new poll shows. Sixty-six percent of those surveyed say
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Oregon Transportation Safety Awareness Month
Bicycles, Pedestrians, Motorcycles, Work Zones, and More Are Involved “Safety” is something everyone wants, but actions often tell a different story. Throughout the month of May, there will be plenty
USDOT Announces Rulemaking; Task Force Members Sought
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to develop regulations requiring the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) on trucks that operate in interstate
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your US Senator to Support Transportation Funding
Committees in the United States Senate have completed action on Federal transportation reauthorization legislation. The US Senate will begin action on the floor tomorrow with a parliamentary procedure called a
Transportation bill showdown begins next week
From AGC of America: A 90-day extension of current transportation funding would create “havoc” for cities and states trying to plan their transportation projects, said Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), speaking
Federal Highway Bills Head to Conference
Wednesday, April 25 the US House of Representatives voted to meet with the US Senate to negotiate a bill funding federal highway and transit programs. House Members approved a motion
Congressional Conferees Close to a Deal on Federal Highway Bill
The House and Senate are moving closer to a deal on the highway and bridge portions of the surface transportation reauthorization bill. This afternoon, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John