Colorado unveils microgrid roadmap to boost grid resilience
In the face of increasing climate threats, states are increasingly looking to microgrids as a solution.
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Central Valley water plan seeks to prevent drought, protect salmon migration
The plan is designed to create more predictable water deliveries while protecting endangered fish species and improving drought resilience.
Massachusetts creates hub for AI innovation with $100 million investment
The AI Hub will focus on three main areas: access to advanced computing, fostering innovation and ensuring ethical AI development.
Freight rail cars subject to stricter production controls under federal new rule
The Federal Railroad Administration's new regulation requires freight cars to adhere to rigorous manufacturing standards.
UT Austin President Jay Hartzell stepping down to lead SMU
Hartzell has been president of the University of Texas at Austin since 2020.
Minnesota launches transportation tech revolution with max-pressure signals and pedestrian safety measures
MnDOT is unveiling the Transportation Research Update to provide transparency on the state’s newest and upcoming traffic safety, public health, transportation tech and maintenance initiatives.
CISA releases cybersecurity playbook for grant-funded infrastructure projects
The guide helps all grant-making agencies to incorporate cybersecurity requirements into their grant programs, providing tools and resources applicants can use to support their ability to meet the requirements.
TxDOT plans to utilize AI to improve efficiency, safety on roadways
TxDOT engineers, IT experts, planners and other industry experts helped identify the plan’s 230 potential AI-use cases.
Utah Transit Authority receives nearly $63 million from FTA for bus rapid transit project
The Midvalley Express will be the third bus rapid transit route in the UTA system, and the second to use all-electric buses.
NSF partners with universities to develop quantum computing pilot projects
Scientists around the world are racing to advance the field of quantum computing, and being the first country to make a new discovery could be a geopolitical benefit.
