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Researchers are seeking 1,500 drivers in six cities to test an on-board computer system that taxes based on miles driven rather than fuel taxes at the pump.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood has declared that he wants to "coerce people out of their cars." One might be inclined to dismiss these words as overkill -- except for recently introduced legislation by some congressional heavy-hitters that would take us down this road, says Gabriel Roth, a research fellow with the Independent Institute.

Talk of another economic stimulus package on Capitol Hill has Republicans sharpening their knives and Democratic leaders vacillating, though some economists and Democrats say the sagging economy badly needs another jolt of federal spending.

Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., released the following statement Wednesday reacting to a new report by TRIP, a non-profit organization which evaluates highway transportation issues, suggesting that federal stimulus legislation fell short in investing in roads and bridges and that West Virginia may face a $5 billion shortfall in transportation ...

Left out amid the climate and healthcare debate is the fact that surface transportation programs face a severe backlog and funding shortfall with current authorization expiring September 30.

The design, construction, maintenance and inspection of fishing vessels has been the fatal flaw behind the deadliest job.

Profile PZ Myers is a biologist and associate professor at the University of Minnesota, Morris .

The Department of Justice slammed the Department of Transportation this week for proposing to grant global antitrust immunity to nine members of the Star Alliance and Continental Airlines, which is scheduled to join Star in October when it leaves the SkyTeam alliance.

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The expected court ruling, affirming that Franken defeated Republian Norm Coleman , was handed down Tuesday.

U.S. Rep. Don Young and his anti-Big Government message will seek a 20th term in the office.

Getting a new multi-year, federal transportation spending program approved by Congress quickly is a key to the health of the factory sector, says the head of the National Association of Manufacturers.

The Alaska Ranger is seen in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The ship sank in March 2008; four crew members died.

We now have in our hands the 775-page Surface Transportation Authorization Act , which was released yesterday by James Oberstar , chairman of the House transportation committee.

A congressional study of air cargo accidents is targeting small-carrier operations that account for nearly all deaths, and saying changes may be needed in the safety programs and equipment they use.

Strong words between the chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and a senior Republican Thursday morning brought into sharp relief two legislative strategies for a new six-year transportation bill.

U.S. Rep. James L. Oberstar says that he has "no patience for those who have been given" taxpayer money and federal funding and are now complaining about paperwork.

A transportation bill pending in the U.S. House of Representatives could bring major changes to Lee County.

Five members of Congress from Minnesota joined with over 100 of their colleagues Wednesday in supporting bipartisan consensus legislation to reform America's failed trade policy.

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and the House lawmaker who's writing a $500 billion transportation bill largely agree on how to overhaul federal policies on roads, bridges, transit and trains.