Senators introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize ASAP, the federal program that pays for elevators, ramps and other accessibility upgrades at rail stations. Chicago projects and riders stand to gain if Congress acts.

Alaska Air says a sudden jet‑fuel spike turned a strong quarter into a $76M loss, with Seattle pump prices and state policy adding to the squeeze.

Projected toll revenue from the I‑85 express lanes is set to top $300 million, a haul that could speed up plans for more toll lanes and larger public‑private deals. Commuters praise the time savings while critics raise equity questions.