Ohio DOT dedicating $63 million to install cable barriers, construct roundabouts
The Ohio Department of Transportation says these projects will improve roadway safety and reduce crashes.
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$82 million in funding available for tribal clean water projects
The funding will go to projects designed to deliver safe drinking water to tribal communities in the western U.S.
DOE investing nearly half a billion dollars to strengthen the nation’s electrical grid against climate change
The funding will strengthen the power grid across the nation in order to mitigate outages caused by climate-induced natural disasters.
Chicago’s 75th Street improvement project receives $81 million grant
The 75th Street project involves untangling the railroad tracks from the roadways so that trains, pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles can more easily move through the community.
Florida cities, county to spend $35 million on mitigating dangerous roadway conditions
The awards will be used to implement safety countermeasures, install dedicated paths for non-motorized travelers, redevelop roadways and enhance public transportation accessibility.
Project to reconfigure complex intersection in Phoenix receives $146 million in federal grants
The intersection serves more than 140,000 vehicles daily, and is unable to accommodate congestion caused by its current configuration
USDA allocating $239 million to increase biofuel access
Biofuels are made from organic materials, called biomass. The two most common biofuels used today are ethanol and biodiesel.
California city approves $94 million downtown revitalization plan
The master plan goals revolve around enhancing walking and biking facilities, improving streetscapes and building community gathering spaces.
DOE awarding $428 million to fund clean energy projects in coal communities
The projects, located in communities with de-commissioned coal facilities, were selected to address critical energy supply chain vulnerabilities.
Joint Arkansas-Tennessee $800 million bridge project moves into design phase
The bridge, also known as America’s River Crossing, is 75 years old and requires modernization to address crash rates, traffic issues and mobility challenges.
