Could Selling Bridges Solve Congestion?
A former transportation commissioner for New York City calls for an alternative route for congestion pricing — selling the Williamsburg and Manhattan Bridges to the Metropolitan Transit Authority and generating revenue through tolling. (New York Times — William Neuman)
August 12, 2008Roads, airports on the block as budgets tighten
With city and state governments feeling squeezed amidst the continued economic slowdown, many are looking to lease highways, bridges, and airports to private companies in order to keep the cash flowing. (Reuters — Jonathan Stempel)
July 29, 2008Billions needed to shore up nation’s bridges
One year after the Minnesota bridge collapse, the Federal Highway Administration reports that 12 percent of the nation’s bridges are structurally deficient. (USA Today — Marisol Bello)
July 25, 2008House backs $1 billion initiative to upgrade nation’s bridges
U.S. House approves $1 billion plan, sponsored by Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN), to upgrade nation’s bridges and improve safety measures. (Minneapolis Star Tribune — Kevin Diaz)
July 24, 2008House takes up Oberstar’s bridge bill
Nearly one year after the Minnesota bridge collapse, the U.S. House is expected to vote today on a bill sponsored by Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN) that would authorize $1 billion to rebuild structurally deficient bridges in the national highway system and tighten safety requirements. (Minneapolis Star Tribune – Frederic Frommer)
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