There is an energy crisis in the United States impacting families at the pump, diesel-powered supply chains, and the broader electricity grid. With gasoline and […]
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The State of America’s Roadways
Potholes. Steel plates. Grooved pavement. Faults in America’s roadways seem to be increasingly common, as does the traffic from road work. The roadways that connect […]
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Aii Asks: Did COVID-19 shutdowns help or hurt the Highway Trust Fund?
The Highway Trust Fund is funded through a federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel fuel. The fuel tax, along with supporting revenue from road [...]
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COVID-19 Gave Our Roads A Break, But Not The Highway Trust Fund
Lockdowns and stay-at-home orders mean fewer cars on the road. This must mean the nation's roads get a break from the daily wear and [...]
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Aii Asks: Would you prefer a gas tax increase or miles traveled tax?
Aii Asks sometimes tests our audience's knowledge about a subject, like "What tax does the federal government add to every gallon of gasoline you pump?" [...]
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Looming Highway Trust Fund Insolvency
The Highway Trust Fund is the federal fund for road and bridge maintenance and repair. It once built the Interstate Highway System and helped keep [...]
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It’s time American’s started paying for the transportation system as a utility
By Samuel G. Bonasso, PE* The sheer size of the U.S. requires a sophisticated interstate highway system to facilitate commerce, tourism, and more, essentially making […]
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