PHILADELPHIA - A private prison transportation company lost an attempted-murder suspect somewhere between Florida and Pennsylvania, leading to a search for the cuffed and shackled inmate and drawing complaints that such companies are poorly regulated.

Do what’s already on the books. Do a little more than planned. Or go for a massive and costly expansion of Scottsdale’s transportation system over the next two decades.

Do what’s already on the books. Do a little more than planned. Or go for a massive and costly expansion of Scottsdale’s transportation system over the next two decades.

The idea was as preposterous as it was pricey. Construct a special vehicle to carry a racing car to and from events throughout Europe and make it the fastest and most recognizable transporter the world had ever seen. The idea was as preposterous as it was pricey.

John Munger: Imagine reviving Arizona's economy almost overnight. Imagine creating thousands of high-paying jobs and broad-based prosperity today in Arizona. Imagine at the same time finally having the money to solve many of our critical statewide transportation and other infrastructure problems.

WASHINGTON - Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, who helped rebuild confidence in U.S. airports and flying after the Sept. 11 attacks, said Friday he's leaving the Bush administration.

Elsewhere on this Web site is my story about how the tanking economy is kicking the legs out from underneath the financing of transportation/transit improvements. But could this revenue shortfall have been prevented, or at least the damage limited?

As the 10th annual Rural Transportation Summit wrapped up last week in Casa Grande, one theme was preached from the podium by many in the private and public sector who spoke: the future of the transportation landscape in Pinal County and all of Arizona will be shaped heavily for decades to come by studies currently under way.

Gov. Janet Napolitano wants to battle the “time tax” of congestion by having voters approve a statewide plan for highways, transit and a Phoenix-to-Tucson rail line.

Arizonans may have to get used to the idea of paying tolls if they want new and expanded roads, the nation’s new top transportation official said Monday.

Arizonans may have to get used to the idea of paying tolls if they want new and expanded roads, the nation’s new top transportation official said Monday.

PHOENIX - Business leaders and others are putting the final touches on a proposed ballot measure that would increase the state's sales tax by a penny to raise billions of dollars for transportation projects, a leader of the effort said Monday.

DES MOINES, IOWA - With new ethanol and biodiesel plants going online monthly and increasing demand for the homegrown fuel additives, transportation companies are scurrying to provide the needed trains, trucks and storage tanks to keep up with the rapidly growing industry.

Gov. Jan Brewer wants Congress to lift federal restrictions on rules for rest areas so Arizona could lease space in them to commercial operations - or sell them off outright.

Efforts to solve the state's transit plan with toll roads faltered Tuesday as some lawmakers balked at the idea of having private companies do at least some of the work - and collect the profits.

Maricopa’s planned transit service got a boost Monday when a number of private companies responded to the city’s call for an informational meeting for potential service providers.

It’s bad enough to wake up in the morning and discover graffiti has covered your property.

Some in Congress pounced this week on what they view as the hypocrisy of auto executives flying on corporate jets to Washington to ask for public help. Corporations insist riding on private planes is not a lavish perk, but rather a necessary security requirement for top officials that also helps them be more efficient.

The future of toll roads in America appears to be on the upswing again with emergence of new collection technologies that can reduce the use of pay booths that slow down traffic and force motorists to search the seats for exact change.

Gov. Jan Brewer announced that former Congressman Jim Kolbe will serve as co-chairman of the Arizona Transportation and Trade Corridor Alliance. In February, the governor announced the formation of the panel comprised of statewide and local experts in transportation, international trade and energy.

Efforts to extend Maricopa County's half-cent sales tax for transportation appeared on the brink of collapse Monday night as a handful of Republican senators continued to block the leading plan backed by Valley mayors.

Scottsdale’s new city firefighters could be behind the wheel of at least two private ambulances when the new municipal Fire Department begins work July 1. This unusual arrangement — though temporary — could leave the city with liability problems unless a specific agreement indemnifying taxpayers is reached.

A one-time Gilbert police officer has been accused of neglecting his former job to perform private security for his apartment complex while on duty in exchange for $200 off his monthly rent.