Diesel tax ballot effort heads to Arkansas governor

Truckers in Arkansas could soon be footing more responsibility to help make sure roads are in good shape. A bill on its way to Gov. Mike Beebe would let voters decide whether to boost the 22.5-cent diesel tax by 5 cents per gallon. The increase is one-…

Florida bill out to clear left lanes

A renewed effort at the Florida Legislature would keep most drivers out of the state’s fast lanes. Sen. Mike Bennett, R-Bradenton, has once again introduced a bill that is intended to combat aggressive driving on the state’s multilane highways by r…

Virginia explores revenue options for rest areas

In Virginia, Gov. Bob McDonnell has directed the state’s Department of Transportation to work with other state agencies to “identify and implement long-term strategies to generate new revenues through Virginia’s rest areas.”

Megabus to roll into Akron transit center

Megabus, which offers city-to-city bus fares as low as $1, is coming to Akron. The company will announce today that it is expanding its Pittsburgh hub and adding trips to nine new cities, including Akron.