MAP-21
Shuster sets tentative timeline for next transportation bill
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), chairman of the House Transportation Committee, said last week that he wants the House to pass a new transportation-funding bill by August. Shuster did not endorse any specific funding proposals. The current bill expires in September.… Keep Reading
2014 State of the Industry
The industry is optimistic heading into the new year, and efforts are underway to lobby for an improved highway bill. Although the divide between the nation’s infrastructure needs and the funds available continues to widen, the overall economy is continuing… Keep Reading
ARTBA president warns senators of highway-funding crisis
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President Pete Ruane testified before the Environment & Public Works Committee, telling senators that the federal surface transportation investment to the states could be dealt a crippling blow unless Congress acts following the… Keep Reading
New ARTBA chairman outlines plans for association
Doug Black, president and COO of Oldcastle Inc., was elected 2013-14 chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The election was announced during the association’s national convention Sept. 8-10 in Milwaukee. According to a press release, Black… Keep Reading
Senators press for action on Highway Trust Fund
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, called on Congress to act to preserve 3 million jobs that are reportedly in jeopardy due to funding shortfalls once MAP-21 expires. Boxer held a press conference with… Keep Reading
Q&A with NSSGA’s Gus Edwards (Part 1 of 2)
Gus Edwards steadily climbed the ranks over 16 years between the National Stone Association (NSA) and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), starting as NSA's vice president of public affairs upon joining in 1997 and continuing in roles… Keep Reading
ARTBA’s legal forum to focus on MAP-21
The historic policy reforms, program consolidation and environmental improvements in the new highway and transit law—MAP-21—will result in a myriad of legal and regulatory challenges relating to the delivery of transportation improvements. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)… Keep Reading
