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Caltrans is desperate to fill thousands of new jobs

The Sacramento Bee » California’s transportation department plans to swell its staff by 10 percent over the next five years, adding 2,000 employees to help it execute projects funded by the new gasoline tax. Those positions run the gamut from maintenance to architects and engineers.

Michelle2018-03-20T08:50:20-08:00March 12th, 2018|California, Fuel Tax, Legislation, Roads|

Gas tax repeal seeks signatures to make November 2018 ballot

KSBY » Two signature drives started Tuesday, in an effort to repeal Senate Bill 1, which increased the gas tax to repair roads and bridges.

Michelle2022-04-22T10:33:20-08:00November 28th, 2017|California, Fuel Tax, Legislation|

Editorial: Yes on Question 3: Bond needed to fund transportation maintenance, improvements

Bangor Daily News » The Maine Department of Transportation expects to use $80 million from the proposed $105 million bond to repair and rehabilitate highways and bridges.

Michelle2017-10-25T16:01:15-08:00October 24th, 2017|Highways, Legislation, Maine, Opinion|

Denver Metro Chamber to take a second swing at transportation funding

The Denver Post » The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce will pursue a ballot initiative next year to boost state transportation funding after the state legislature failed to send voters a measure to raise $3.5 billion for roads and transit this year.

Michelle2017-09-26T10:22:43-08:00September 6th, 2017|Colorado, Highways, Legislation, Metro Rail / Transit, Sales Tax|

California should mandate competitive bidding for government contracts

San Francisco Examiner » AB 1250 would require that counties make sure that they are saving the taxpayers money before they hire private outfits to provide public services. Lawmakers should pass it for a number of reasons.

Michelle2017-08-15T07:23:57-08:00August 13th, 2017|California, Legislation, Privatization|

Wisconsin Republicans propose sweeping changes to Department of Transportation

The Capital Times » Under the bill, the DOT would be allowed to use alternative project delivery methods, specifically “Design-Build” or “Construction Manager-General Contractor” on highway projects. The only method currently allowed is design-bid-build, which critics say is not always the cheapest or most effective method to complete highway projects.

Michelle2017-08-09T11:10:27-08:00July 13th, 2017|Legislation, Wisconsin|