FEMA terminates $1B infrastructure resilience program
The remaining $882 million in estimated funds will be reallocated to FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund or the U.S. Treasury.
Suggestions
Texas city approves $128M water improvement plan through 2050
The plan also includes projections for the city’s growth, estimating that the population will rise to 223,000 in 2050.
Michigan city targets water systems in six-year improvement plan
The CIP prioritizes what department heads deem most essential, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure and public safety.
Nearly $1B available for road safety improvement grants
All projects must work toward preventing fatalities and serious injuries of pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, motorists and commercial vehicle operators.
San Antonio to allocate $38 million to infrastructure, drainage, mobility projects
The city of San Antonio will invest $38.3 million into a series of roadway, drainage and railroad improvement projects.
Federal contracts fuel space industry’s $1T trajectory
Companies are positioning themselves to capitalize on federal contracts and grants related to space technologies.
Oregon must act quickly to replace 1,000 aging bridges before 2050, report finds
The agency says there is a need to replace approximately 100 bridges per year—35 times the current pace.
Anoka’s $55M dam plan would create Minnesota’s first river surfing venue
The town could be the first to offer surfing at a human-made, dam-controlled whitewater park, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
Denver Council approves first step toward airport corridor expansion
As the corridor is one of only a few routes providing transportation to the airport, officials indicate Peña Boulevard is in dire need of revitalization.
Tennessee city’s capital plan targets critical infrastructure needs
The amended CIP is expected to guide the city’s investments in public safety, roadways, park expansions and utilities for six years.
