Revised Guidance and Retracted Documents: Changing IIJA Priorities at FHWA

July 1, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

IIJA program guidance documents abruptly disappeared from FHWA webpages for over a year, recently returning without Biden-era ‘strategic priority’ sections.

Avoiding Close Calls: Senators Question Aviation Stakeholders on ADS-B, Airspace Safety

June 26, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

After the ROTOR Act's failure in the House, Senators pressed witnesses on support for ADS-B mandates, in addition to discussing...

Aviation Antitrust: House Members Debate Competition, Regulation after Spirit Airlines Shutdown

June 26, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

Members split along party lines in debating antitrust enforcement, airline competition, and the factors behind Spirit's failure.

Goal or a Miss? Host City Investments in Transit Infrastructure for the 2026 World Cup

June 18, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

2026 World Cup host cities in the U.S. have invested capital funds toward station improvements, system expansions, and innovative projects...

Community Control: Local Grants and Suballocation in the BUILD America 250 Act

June 18, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

The BUILD America 250 bill re-emphasizes formula aid to states but also prserves the ability of local governments to request...

The Need for Speed: Senators, Stakeholders Discuss Transport Innovation & Regulatory Reform

June 12, 2026 | Sohail Husain , Sean Rafferty

The Senate Commerce Committee heard witness testimony on transportation innovation and regulatory reform and engaged with transportation industry voices on...

McMaster Fields Senate Questions on Project Backlog, IIJA Funds, and Permitting Reform

June 5, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster fielded questions from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee this week.