Opinion: Defining “Infrastructure,” and Why That Matters
May 7, 2021 – Ensuring that infrastructure remains defined as type of investment that is repaid over many years opens up new ways of paying for that infrastructure.
Looking Back – When Amtrak Almost Got its Own Trust Fund in 1997
May 7, 2021 – The discussion in this week’s House high-speed rail hearing of a possible federal trust fund to support Amtrak capital expenditures prompted ETW to do some recollecting of how the “Amtrak trust fund” issue played out the last time Congress got serious on the issue – in 1997.
Capitol Hill Events – Week of May 10, 2021
Tuesday, May 11 – Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs – full committee hearing on pending nominations (including Nuria Fernandez to be FTA Administrator) – 10:00 a.m., virtual. Tuesday, May 11 – Senate Environment and Public Works – Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure – subcommittee hearing on equity in transportation…
FY22 Earmarking Structure Takes Shape
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Senate Commerce Looks at AV Development, but Pulls Bill from Schedule
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Capitol Hill Events – Week of May 3, 2021
Tuesday, May 4 – House Homeland Security – Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security – subcommittee hearing on the TSA workforce (witness list here) – 2:00 p.m., virtual. Wednesday, May 5 – House Appropriations – Subcommittee on Homeland Security – subcommittee hearing on TSA budget needs (pre- and post-pandemic) –…
Amtrak at 50: How McKinsey Designed A National Railroad
April 27, 2021 – The eight-person Board of Incorporators charged with establishing a new passenger railroad on short notice in early 1971 relied on the consulting firm of McKinsey and Co. for much of their work, including organizing the railroad and selecting its route network.
Senate GOP Infrastructure Bill Is Inclusive Of, Not In Addition To, Ongoing Program Spending
April 23, 2021 – Senate Republicans this week released a $568 billion infrastructure plan, but since it includes ongoing “baseline” spending, it is far below the levels proposed in President Biden’s plan, which would provide funding in addition to ongoing spending.
Four More Transportation Nominees Announced by White House
April 23, 2021 – The White House yesterday announced President Biden’s intent to nominate four more individuals to senior positions at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Senate GOP Prepares Infrastructure Counter-Proposal as Democrats Mull Strategy
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