$30B "ATC Modernization" Bill Only Spends 40% of Its Funds on ATC October 9, 2026 | Jeff Davis The $30 billion request for the next phase of air traffic control systems renewal is less than meets the eye,...
Trump Signs Order Deferring Diesel Taxes, Allowing Truckers to Use Dyed Fuel October 9, 2026 | Jeff Davis President Trump signed an Executive Order on October 5 temporarily deferring federal diesel fuel tax levies and allowing truckers to...
FHWA Distributes FY27 Funding Under Stopgap CR October 9, 2026 | Jeff Davis The Federal Highway Administration has apportioned $11.2 billion in fiscal 2027 highway funding to states under the short-term surface transportation...
FTA Releases New CIG Program Rules With More Emphasis on Cost-Effectiveness October 2, 2026 | Jeff Davis New rules from FTA will tighten cost-effectiveness criteria when evaluating new subway, light rail, and BRT projects.
Texas Encourages Highway Use Tax Evasion October 2, 2026 | Jeff Davis In response to the diesel fuel shortage, Texas is waiving state tax rules for diesel fuel use - but they...
CBO Releases Full Cost Estimate of House Surface Bill October 2, 2026 | Jeff Davis The nonpartisan scorekeeping body has completed its full cost estimate for the House bill.
Construction Work on NEC Cuts Fiber Line, Shuts Down FAA Facilities September 25, 2026 | Jeff Davis Construction on the Northeast Corridor rail line this week had the intermodal effect of shutting down air travel in the...
John Drake: New Eno CEO's On-Boarding Interview September 25, 2026 | Jeff Davis ETW asks a few introductory questions of Eno's new President and CEO, John Drake.
Relative Levels of State Highway Debt September 25, 2026 | Jeff Davis How much debt have states incurred to pay for their highway programs, and what are the variations between states?
Highway Construction Costs Shrank Again in Jan.-Mar. Quarter September 18, 2026 | Jeff Davis HIghway construction dropped in the first three months of 2026 but will likely increase in the next quarter because of...
Bedford Defends ATC Renewal Progress at House Hearing September 18, 2026 | Jeff Davis The FAA Administrator defended the pace of air traffic control modernization before the Appropriations Committee.
House Avoids Last-Minute Attempt to Suspend Gas Tax September 18, 2026 | Jeff Davis House leaders decided not to force a pre-election vote on a bill suspending federal motor fuel taxes.
