Saying the private sector is as responsible as the government for ensuring that transportation infrastructure is in good shape, Orlando Gotay, the highest-ranked Puerto Rican in the U.S. Department of Transportation, urged “more action and participation” from them, as well as regular citizens, in the decision-making process to address Puerto Rico’s present and future needs.
A bi-partisan Congressional bill proposing sweeping changes of the America Invents Act, which regulates patents, was passed by the House Friday with amendments submitted by Resident Commissioner in Washington, Pedro Pierluisi to benefit Puerto Rico.
The Gov. Luis Fortuño administration announced Monday its decision to turn over the management and upkeep of two island highways, PR-22 and PR-5, to the consortium of Goldman Sachs and Abertis, through a 40-year contract worth more than $1.4 billion.
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