Civil Engineers Give Washington a “C” on Infrastructure Report Card

Civil Engineers Give Washington a “C” on Infrastructure Report Card

Washington’s D+ subjects were roads and transit, even though, as the ASCE’s Shane Binder was quick to clarify, the state has very good track record in terms of safety — especially through its sustained reduction of highway fatalities — and a very good track record for accountability on its projects. Transit ridership, too, is far above the national average. Continue reading Civil Engineers Give Washington a “C” on Infrastructure Report Card

Washington’s Electric Car Drivers to Get Hit With No-Gas Tax

Washington’s Electric Car Drivers to Get Hit With No-Gas Tax

These days Washington’s Department of Transportation is looking for every dollar that isn’t nailed down, and was aided slightly by a law (SB 5251), passed by the Legislature in spring of 2012, that asks electric-car owners to kick in. As of 2013, there will be an extra $100 annual fee due for road and highway improvements. Continue reading Washington’s Electric Car Drivers to Get Hit With No-Gas Tax