- Why Biden And Harris Aren't Talking Up Infrastructure Accomplishments
- TRB Convenes Managed Lanes Symposium Next Week
- Oklahoma Seeks Comment On 2024 NEVI Draft Plan
- These are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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Why Biden And Harris Aren't Talking Up Infrastructure Accomplishments
On Governing, senior staff writer Jared Brey explores why, after making $450 billion in infrastructure investments possible, neither President Joe Biden nor Vice President Kamala Harris have spotlighted the accomplishment during the current presidential campaign. With input from senior fellows at Brookings Metro and the right-leaning Manhattan Institute, as well as the infrastructure policy director at the left-leaning Center for American Progress, the article cites three major explanations: the time lapse between a funding announcement and the realization of a major infrastructure project; the bipartisan appeal of infrastructure spending doesn’t lend itself to distinguishing a candidate from his or her opponent; and the existence hot-button issues that are more likely to influence voters’ choices. According to Brookings’ Adie Tomer, “The results of the election will have far-reaching implications for infrastructure. But they’re not, most likely, going to be a primary motivator at the ballot box.”
Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Maintenance Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Safety (Includes COVID-19 Impacts) Public Outreach And Communication US Department of Transportation (USDOT) US Gov't Transportation Funding US Infrastructure Funding And Financing InitiativesTRB Convenes Managed Lanes Symposium Next Week
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) issued a reminder that its 2024 Symposium on Managed Lanes will be held from August 12 to 14 in Irvine, California. “Presenters will cover the current integration of managed lanes into the transportation system. Discussions will focus on transportation agency experiences and lessons learned from the planning, design, and operations of managed lanes. Attendees will identify and document emerging research needs.” The theme of this year’s event is “Resilient Managed Lanes in an Uncertain Future.” Complete registration and schedule information is available online.
Climate Change & Infrastructure Resilience Express Lanes Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Maintenance Transportation and Infrastructure Research & Development Transportation Research BoardOklahoma Seeks Comment On 2024 NEVI Draft Plan
Oklahoma Energy Today reports, Oklahoma DOT is soliciting public comments on its 2024 Draft Plan for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The state has already started construction of 13 charging sites along the I-35, I-40 and I-44 corridors, with the first round of funding totaling $9 million. Round 2 proposals, focusing on alternative fuel corridors, will be released in the fall. After that, remaining funds from the state’s $66 million NEVI allocation will be open for discretionary use.
ODOT’s online survey remains open through August 19.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Oklahoma Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Public Outreach And Communication Service Plazas US Infrastructure Funding And Financing InitiativesThese are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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