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Daniel C. Vock

Staff Writer

Dan is Governing’s transportation and infrastructure reporter. Dan developed a deep knowledge of government generally, and of states specifically, as a reporter for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and for Stateline. He has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and a bachelor’s degree in English and German from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Some say South Florida's Brightline can serve as a model for infrastructure development. But first, it has to be completed and prove it can make money.
After several private companies tried -- and failed -- to deliver on-demand group transit, some cities are now building those services themselves.
Distilleries? Homeless shelters? Museums? There are lots of creative ideas for repurposing old lockups. But finding one that's good for the economy -- and wins approval -- isn't easy.
Congressional Republicans are pushing a major overhaul of the country’s tax code. Many of the ideas they’re debating could have a big impact on infrastructure.
The state is poised to receive hundreds of millions of dollars from BP, ExxonMobil, Shell and Sunoco.
Poised for settlement money from gas companies, New Jersey voters will decide next month whether it should be spent on the environment -- or balancing the state budget.
One of the most expensive infrastructure projects in American history is also one of the most vital. But no one knows how to pay for it.
The public approved changes to how future gas tax money can be spent. But it’s largely a symbolic measure unless lawmakers approve a hike in the state’s gas tax.
While Texas and Florida recover from hurricanes, other communities are looking at what they can do to prepare for flooding and other disasters. We talked to an expert in disaster planning to get her advice.
Technology, declining ridership and changing demographics have spurred cities across the country to redesign bus systems that are more convenient. It's no easy task.