Stories Tagged as
Highways
America’s infrastructure is underachieving
Mar 9, 2017
The grade: D+. But there were a few categories improved upon.
Closing the 710 freeway gap
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Jun 17, 2015
A look at one of Los Angeles County’s most persistent infrastructure controversies.
U.S. is locked in to an aging highway system
Jun 15, 2015
Even after rehab, New Jersey's Pulaski Skyway will be functionally obsolete.
America's infrastructure isn't sexy
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 19, 2015
What it'll take to put America's infrastructure back in the lead.
Congress could hit dead end with highway funding
Jul 7, 2014
The Highway Trust Fund could be slashed in August, unless Congress acts soon.
The highway repair fund is going broke
Feb 27, 2014
Some say it's because the gasoline tax hasn't gone up since 1993.
Michigan trademark case questions who owns the road
Oct 3, 2012
In northern Michigan, there's a fight over a trademark on the sign for the iconic and beautiful M-22 -- a state highway that loops through the Leelanau Peninsula.
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Private road deals could cost states
Jun 4, 2012
The House and Senate are hashing out differences over a transportation spending bill. One of the sticking points is whether to penalize states that use public-private partnerships to run their roads.
Rubber not meeting the road on highway bill
Mar 28, 2012
The highway bill is in a standoff in the House, threatening highway projects if an agreement can't be reached by this weekend.
Road paint shortage may put brakes on freeway projects
May 26, 2010
You know those highway strips? The yellow and white lines on the highway that keep your car in the right lanes? Well, those lines are made by using...