FTA Commits 89% of IIJA Rail Car Replacement Funding March 1, 2024 | Jeff Davis March 1, 2024 - The announcements on February 21 promise to provide $631 million in federal funding to replace 302...
House to Vote on One Last FY24 Funding Extension February 29, 2024 | Jeff Davis February 29, 2024 - Congressional leaders announced a final deal structure and schedule for fiscal 2024 appropriations yesterday, and the...
Appropriations Endgame Pushed to Limit; 9-Week FAA Extension Coming February 26, 2024 | Jeff Davis February 26, 2024 - With the first government shutdown just five days away, Congressional leaders will meet with President Biden...
East Palestine Crash Prompted Rail Safety Bill. Why It Stalled. February 23, 2024 | Jeff Davis Among the provisions that Republicans and rail interests have taken issue with is one that mandates a two-person crew for...
Shutdown and Sequestration Still Possibilities In A Few Weeks February 16, 2024 | Jeff Davis February 16, 2024 - Time is running out for Congressional leaders to finalize the 2024 appropriations bills and avoid another...
How Quickly do Transportation Programs "Spend Out"? February 16, 2024 | Jeff Davis February 16, 2024 - How quickly do major federal transportation programs spend the money that Congress provides them?
Car Insurance Rates Drove Inflation in U.S. Economy February 16, 2024 | Jeff Davis February 16, 2024 - A 21 percent increase in auto insurance costs was one of two main drivers of economy-wide...
HTF Forecast Actually Worse When IIJA Spending Levels Assumed February 16, 2024 | Jeff Davis February 16, 2024 - The Highway Trust Fund's financial situation is actually a bit worse than we reported just last...
House, Senate Still Struggling over Supplemental Funding, Border Provisions February 9, 2024 | Jeff Davis February 6, 2024 - Congressional dysfunction and confusion was on display this week in both Houses of Congress.
Senate Commerce Breaks Logjam, Approves Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization February 9, 2024 | Jeff Davis February 9, 2024 - After an eight-month hiccup, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee yesterday finally finished approving its...
New Budget Forecast Shows Importance of Expiring IIJA Advances February 9, 2024 | Jeff Davis February 9, 2024 - The new CBO baseline shows how about 25 percent of projected USDOT funding after 2026 is...
