Transportation Department removes policy roadblock to infrastructure building

T.R.U.S.T.
Jul 8
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Transportation Today By Liz Carey July 9, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an update to the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) that will allow all types of transportation infrastructure projects to finance costs through the legislation.

The policy change would allow all types of TIFIA projects to finance up to 49 percent of eligible costs. Currently, only limited kinds of projects are allowed to finance up to 49 percent, while most are capped at up to 33 percent. The caps and limits present a roadblock for many projects, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said.

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