Downsizing Blog
Trump Pursues Air Traffic Control Reform
The Trump administration will highlight its infrastructure agenda this week.
Federal Role in Infrastructure
As part of its 2018 budget proposal, the Trump administration has introduced a plan to improve the nation’s infrastructure.
Trump's Infrastructure Plan
Greater reliance on user fees, federal loans rather than grants, and corporatization are three keys to the Trump administration’s infrastructure initiative released as a part of its 2018 budget.
10 Reasons to Stop Subsidizing Urban Transit
As the Trump administration debates whether to help fund a $1.75 billion transit project in California that will do almost nothing to increase transit ridership, it is time to reconsider whether transit should be subsidized at all.
Trumps Budget on Infrastructure
Conservative and libertarian fears about Donald Trump’s infrastructure rhetoric will be somewhat allayed by today’s budget.
Seven Ways Trump and Congress Can Improve Infrastructure
The cross-party obsession with federal spending levels ignores opportunities to make infrastructure development more efficient.
British Rail Privatization
Despite what the New York Times says, the trains do run on time in Britain.
Margaret Thatcher’s $3 Trillion Revolution
Margaret Thatcher came to power in 1979 determined to revive the stagnant British economy with market-based reforms.
Privatize to Drain the Swamp
The new mayor of São Paulo is showing the way if President Trump wants to follow through on his “drain the swamp” pledge.
Privatize Washington’s Metro System
Some members of Congress are considering restructuring DC Metro’s management and oversight.