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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2009

Report: U.S. should employ mileage-based usage fee

With expected shift to more fuel efficient vehicles, it will be increasingly difficult to rely on the gas tax to raise the funds needed to improve and maintain nation’s surface transportation infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2009

HNTB: Americans behind better infrastructure

According to a new study, more than four in five Americans agree making sacrifices to pay for infrastructure improvements now will make the difference between a more prosperous or a more difficult future for the next generation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2009

House, Senate strike stimulus accord

Washington Post reports that the final amount of spending for highway, bridge and rail construction projects may be $49.6 billion, which is higher than what was originally proposed by both the House and Senate.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

RITA, EC sign ITS cooperative research agreement

The five-year commitment between the two organizations will further the development and implementation of global ITS initiatives.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

ASCE: Nation's infrastructure receives a "D" grade

U.S. surface transportation systems have declined over the past four years, with transit dropping from D+ to D, and roads dropping from a D to a nearly failing D-.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2009

Rep. Oberstar proposes $15B for transit

The proposal would provide funding for "ready-to-go" projects, including: $12.5 billion for public transportation, $3.4 billion for high-speed and intercity rail and $1.5 billion for Amtrak.

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