Transportation

Lawmakers are debating a transportation bill that would increase the fine from $1,000 to $10,000 for ignoring warnings and taking a large truck through Smugglers' Notch on Route 108 between Stowe and Cambridge.

Lawmakers want municipalities to use less road salt. Republican Gov. Phil Scott worries the measure could expose towns and cities to costly lawsuits.

The Trump administration is again calling for steep cuts to the Essential Air Service program, which subsidizes passenger flights to more than 100 small communities across the U.S., including Rutland. Local officials say the program is vital to Rutland's economy.

The Senate Transportation Committee is set to approve a new mileage-based user fee to supplement a century-old gas tax that, according to many lawmakers, doesn't account for the rise of electric and more fuel-efficient vehicles.

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.

The new concourse is bathed in natural light and warm wood, and its four new gates will support larger planes and more passengers.

U.S. gasoline prices are up nearly 80 cents from a month ago, while diesel prices have shot up even more. Diesel is now just under $5 a gallon, according to AAA, up $1.34 from last month.

Towns across Vermont are making the decision not to reinvest in some rural roads as costs soar. Lawmakers are looking for a solution to help small rural towns pay for their transportation budget.

Legislation that would have reduced Vermont's vehicle inspection requirements has been relegated to a study. But a separate bill could tackle the issue as soon as August.

GMT's general manager Clayton Clark says more service cuts could be on the way.