Texas 288 Toll Lanes now officially under TxDOT ownership
TxDOT now fully controls oversight and management of SH 288, which includes maintenance, operation and tolling of the Harris County roadway.
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Port Authority launching plan to reimagine Newark Liberty International Airport
Despite Newark Liberty's economic and community impact, most of the airport’s current infrastructure hasn’t been updated since the 1970s.
To meet AI energy needs, big tech chooses the nuclear option
The investments by Google, Amazon and Microsoft come alongside the rapid development of artificial intelligence that has dramatically increased tech companies' energy demands.
New York City’s Fifth Avenue to receive pedestrian-focused makeover
The redesign, the first in the Fifth Avenue's 200-year history, will nearly double the available sidewalk space.
Michigan utility adding AI to meters to measure EV charging’s impact on grid
The AI-powered meters will provide real-time data analytics and predictions to help better understand the impact EVs have on the electric grid.
Transit-oriented development featuring hotel, concert venue planned near DFW airport
The River Central development will include a 56,000-square-foot concert venue, 140-room hotel, over 1,300 multifamily housing units and 120,000 square feet of office space.
DOE seeking input on advancing a more sustainable circular economy
The current economic system mostly follows a linear approach: resources are taken from the earth, turned into products, used and then discarded.
Chicago Transit Authority unveils comprehensive strategic transit plan, seeks community input
CTA envisions the new comprehensive strategic plan shaping the future of Chicago’s roadways and transit systems with the help of the community.
Georgia Tech develops smart EV charger designed to ease burden on grid
The smart EV charger technology would allow users to customize the charging process while minimizing both cost and impact on the grid.
Utah upgrading crosswalks with innovative accessible technology
The new radar-enabled crosswalk buttons are triggered by movement, like nodding or waving or activation via an app, to assist pedestrians.
