States steering toward alternatives as gas tax revenue dips
States continue to wrestle with transportation funding shortfalls, with more of an emphasis on new user fees to raise funds. Legislatures are also increasing state oversight of the freight rail industry after several high-profile train derailments and incidents. Lastly, over half of states now have handheld phone bans to combat distracted driving, as crashes and deaths continue to plague U.S. roadways. Here’s a look at what might be in store for 2025.
Rapid I-95 rebuild wins AASHTO transportation award
The grand prize went to PennDOT’s $4.5 million I-95/Cottman Avenue Emergency Response project. The busy interstate section in Philadelphia was closed last year after a fuel tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline crashed and burst into flames, causing the bridge to collapse. Traffic was restored in 12 days.