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Transportation Infrastructure News

Below, you'll find news articles documenting the need for a multi-year transportation bill that funds revitalization of our nation's infrastructure.

News articles
TitleMedia Source
South Carolina road projects may dip in numbers until feds fix funding issuesPost and Courier
Ten States with the Worst Highway Spending WoesFiscal Times
I-90 repaving among 43 state projects in federal funding limboSpokesman Review
State highway projects could be in jeopardyDaily Mail
Fulop, Menendez, labor leaders: Highway Trust Fund must be savedStar-Ledger
Refuel the Highway Trust FundMontana Standard
Michigan road funding crisis could shift into overdrive without action in Washington D.C.Lansing News
Video: US Roads at Risk in Transportation Fiscal CliffBloomberg TV
Congress Messes With Your Vacation as Highway Trust Fund Runs LowBloomberg News
The clock is ticking on fixing U.S. roads and bridgesUSA Today
Dwindling DOT Dollars Underscore Need for Infrastructure InvestmentU.S. News & World Report
Disruption in flow of Alaska's $1 billion in federal highway funds fearedAlaska Dispatch
Senator Murray: House transportation plan 'wrong way to go'The Hill
With federal highway trust fund running on empty, Minnesota transportation advocates want actionMinneapolis Post
Sen. Shaheen calls for investment in infrastructureThe Seacoast
WYDOT hopes Congress transportation bill gets in express laneCasper Star-Tribune
Depletion of federal highway funds stalls projectsAugusta Chronicle
Texas needs to invest in infrastructureSan Antonio Express-News
Georgia makes plan to move forward on road projectsAssociated Press
State Has Plan If Federal Highway Fund Is Cut This SummerVermont Public Radio
Investing in Ohio’s transportation infrastructureFairborn Daily Herald
With Federal Funding Uncertain, DE Highway Projects At RiskWMDT
With cash for roads and bridges running out, state leaders concernedStar Tribune
Highway Trust Fund shortage could cost Utah $400MCache Valley Daily
Focus on transportation and infrastructure investmentsCourier Times
TDOT chief warns of shrinking federal fundsThe Tennessean
Editorial: Funding plan needed to fix infrastructureReno Gazette Journal
Shortfall Threatens Oklahoma Road ProjectsNews9
San Antonio could benefit from Obama’s stance on DOT fundingSan Antonio Business Journal
Editorial: Pathways to progress — Good roads and fast Internet service are essential to a healthy economyThe Anniston Star
Infrastructure plan will continue investments in state bridges, highways, railwaysMonroe Courier
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Pulls 10 Projects Over Highway Trust Fund WorriesArkansas Matters
Wisconsin Transportation secretary outlines funding crisis, hears concerns at public forumLaCrosse Tribune
State DOT head says ND could lose funds for state highwaysPrairie Business
TDOT, nation face threat of federal funding cutsThe Tennessean
'Fiscal Sinkhole' Threatens Road, Bridge Repair In VermontVermont Public Radio
Lipinski and Bennett Make Case in Washington for Increased Investment in Local Transportation; Focus on Need for Rail UnderpassesChicago Tribune
Investing in public transportation contributes to economic growth, employment and a strong economyThe Legislative Gazette
Group: Drivers pay high price for bad roadsWinston-Salem Journal
Road Repairs And Bridge Replacements Won’t Get Done If Congress Doesn’t ActWUNC
VT official urges senators to replenish highway fundBurlington Free Press
Official: Revenue critical to improving state's roadsMilford Daily News
Oregon might cancel highway projects, lose $150 million or more annually if federal funding runs outOregon Live
Editorial: Will there be a road to kick the can down?Citizen-Times
Highway fund shortfall threatens I-5, Route 22 improvementsStatesman Journal
Congress is scheduled to meet 75 more days this year. They have just 3 things to do in that time.Washington Post
Projects throughout Calif. in jeopardy unless Congress shores up highway fundABC News 10
Chief says GDOT relies too much on federal fundsMarietta Daily Journal
As Highway Trust Fund insolvency looms, state DOTs stretch dollars through project prioritization projectBetter Roads
Murray: 'Threat is growing' of Highway Trust Fund bankruptcyThe Hill
Transportation secretary outlines funding crisis, hears concerns at public forumLaCrosse Tribune
As leaders step down, who will find clout for Michigan in Congress?Detroit Free Press
Shumlin says transportation funds critical to VermontBurlington Free Press
Hazardous Roads Ahead for U.S. HighwaysFiscal Times
Shumlin says transportation funds criticalAP
 

Invest in America, Commit to the Future bus tour news

Invest in America, Commit to the Future bus tour news
TitleMedia Source
DOT chief launches infrastructure bus tour in OhioThe Hill
Congress is giving states the transportation bluesAP
USDOT: Highway fund almost too low to pay billsWashington Post
DOT chief launches bus tour to push for transport fundingThe Hill
Obama Administration Faces Tough Sell On Transportation SpendingWNYC
FUNDING: Anthony Foxx takes his investment message on the roadRoads & Bridges
Highway Funding Is About to Run OutTIME
US transportation secretary to tour Atlanta BeltLine and streetcar maintenance facilityAP
Foxx Hits Road to Promote Transportation SpendingTransport Topics
US transportation secretary visits AtlantaAP
DOT chief touts Atlanta Beltline projectThe Hill
Secretary Foxx on National Bus Tour to Emphasize Transportation InvestmentFleet News Daily
US transportation chief discusses highways during Miss. stop: 'a few pot holes here and there'AP
Transportation leader pushes for highway fundingAP
US Transportation chief Foxx visits I-49 projectAP
VIDEO: DOT Chief Foxx reiterates urgency to fix Highway Trust Fund during Alabama visitBetter Roads
Transportation Sec. Foxx asks taxpayers to call Congress, demand long-term highway bill in road tour stopEquipment World
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

Infographic "Rough Road Ahead"

www.FixTheTrustFund.org explains the personal and economic costs of inaction.

Pew chart on voters' top policy priorities, from January 27 Washington Post
In this Pew Research Center chart, "What voters care about," the single largest year-to-year jump in voter concern is for transportation.

Photo of traffic in West Texas
See the WTS Pinterest board, "US Transportation Needs Funding"

Last updated: Sunday, April 13, 2014