Transit agencies pursue automated trains in major projects
Cities are advancing major rail projects featuring driverless train technology, expanding passenger capacity.
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State DOTs prepare crews, equipment for winter storms
State transportation departments prepare for winter with snowplow inspections, crew training and snow fence programs.
Proposal would provide $10B for drinking water, wastewater PFAS treatment
A bipartisan House bill proposes $10 billion for PFAS cleanup, supporting drinking water and wastewater treatment projects.
University of Kentucky advances hospital expansions in Kentucky, Ohio
University of Kentucky trustees approve $335 million in hospital projects, including a patient tower expansion at King's Daughters.
USDOT announces $200M for truck parking projects in 12 states
USDOT announces $200 million for truck parking projects across 12 states, expanding capacity, rest facilities and safety technology.
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Wisconsin authorizes $254M for university, state facility improvements
Wisconsin approves $254 million in state building projects, including UW-Madison housing and infrastructure upgrades.
Mass. town plans $264M middle school replacement
Chelmsford advances a $264 million Parker Middle School replacement featuring a 238,701-square-foot building.
FEMA announces $1.6B for emergency preparedness, security grants
FEMA announces $1.6 billion across nine grant programs for emergency operations centers and disaster preparedness.
New wave of public safety projects is creating opportunities nationwide … but watch for new needs
Five public safety projects highlight construction, engineering, security and technology opportunities nationwide.
Billions in new funding will accelerate rail infrastructure projects nationwide
Federal officials selected 105 rail projects for $2.3 billion in CRISI grants.
New federal funding programs should launch a wave of infrastructure projects
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act authorizes new grants and expands federal funding flexibility for housing infrastructure.
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Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Chief Information Officer: ‘Remain resilient’
Texas DMV CIO Wendy Barron shares insights on technology leadership, career resilience and public service.
Texas plans $226M expansion of EV charging network
Texas plans $226 million in NEVI Phase 2 funding for EV charging stations, expanding charging access across metropolitan areas.
New Mexico directs more than 90% of solar grants to rural communities
New Mexico has awarded $19.3 million through its Local Solar Access Fund, supporting 34 grants.
Former Indiana homeland security chief to lead cybersecurity office
Indiana appoints Joel Thacker to lead its new Office of Cybersecurity, coordinating statewide preparedness.
