Florida officials award $650 million for convention center, stadium tower
Orange County Convention Center received $560 million to fund first phase of a facility expansion project.
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Alaska to receive $72 million for port infrastructure projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration will allocate $72 million to benefit port, harbor and dock improvement and development along seven Alaskan coastal communities. The funding is a part of a $653 million investment in maritime projects through the Port Infrastructure
Texas OKs $345 million mobility plan to fund biking, pedestrian projects
More than 80 initiatives will help state improve community safety and expand mobility options with new sidewalks, shared-use paths, pedestrian bridges, bikeways and other pedestrian-bike infrastructure projects.
Minnesota city to make eco-friendly upgrades to community center
$116 million project will expand its community center to add recreational facilities and update critical infrastructure.
Texas energy grid receives $3.5 billion DOE funding
Program includes four projects aimed at strengthening the state's energy infrastructure and providing clean, affordable power to disadvantaged communities.
Kentucky awards $10.9 million to expand EV charging network
Kentucky has announced the first round of awards granted to six private developers to design, build and manage 16 public electric vehicle charging stations along 11 interstates and parkways designated as Alternative Fuel Corridors.
NYU engineering team developing AI building-inspection solutions
Data-collection system uses drones, robots and AI to inspect building exteriors for leaks that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
San Antonio public transit authority adopts $390.8 million budget
The VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority, which serves San Antonio and surrounding communities, has approved a $390.8 million consolidated budget for 2024, which starts Oct. 1.
$78 million Illinois bridge replacement set for 2024
Construction to replace a 93-year-old bridge over the Illinois River at Florence is scheduled to launch in 2024.
Denver suburb to launch $20 million safety improvement project
A two-phase project to improve traffic and pedestrian safety along a section of West Colfax Avenue in the city of Lakewood is moving to the construction phase.
