The Hill » The White House said it plans to submit “detailed legislative principles” to Congress in early January outlining President Donald Trump’s infrastructure vision. Officials are putting the finishing touches on the document, which is expected to serve as the building block for lawmakers to write legislation next year.
Transport Topics » The Trump administration’s multiyear infrastructure funding proposal to modernize freight corridors and commuter networks will be unveiled after Congress reforms the tax code, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Oct. 23 at American Trucking Associations’ annual conference.
AASHTO Journal » U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told state officials and industry professionals that Congress will probably not begin to address the Trump administration’s long-awaited infrastructure investment ideas until after lawmakers deal with tax reform.
Reuters » The White House hosted about 150 state and local transportation officials for an infrastructure discussion and told them the Trump administration’s infrastructure plan will include incentives to privatize local bridges, roads and tunnels.
The Washington Post » More tolls would be one facet of funding a proposed national infrastructure initiative, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said, and that “the federal government cannot assume the cost for all of it,” and that public-private partnerships will play a role.
Bloomberg » President Donald Trump’s administration will convene a meeting of at least 15 federal agencies.