Tower to Air Congress: Land that thing!

John Latta - Aug 31, 2011

Okay so the President today calls on Congress to extend the surface transportation authorization before the current extension runs out September 30th. He is supported by nearly all the major stakeholders. Even Republican House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman John ...

New IL Amtrak route to create 650 construction jobs

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Dec 13, 2010

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has selected the proposed southern route for Amtrak's new Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque service from Chicago's Union Station to downtown Rockford. The $60 million service will create 650 construction jobs, with trains running by early 2014. "Illinois is committed ...

Asset communication platform provides free listings for project opportunities

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Nov 22, 2010

A new asset communication platform developed by ContractorAssets.com is now available on the Web. ContractorAssets.com concentrates on four key areas in the construction industry: construction equipment, building materials, construction jobs and project opportunity. The company says its goal is "to provide advertising ...

Illinois giving $60 million for rail routes

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Feb 01, 2010

Illinois will put $60 million in state capital funds toward Amtrak passenger rail routes from Chicago to Dubuque, Iowa, and the Quad Cities, the state's governor Pat Quinn said on Saturday, according to a report from The Associated Press. The new ...