Austin to invest $175 million to install pipelines, improve dewatering facility
All projects are in the design phase, with construction estimated to end by 2030
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Texas districts to buy clean school buses through $900 million EPA program
Buses will accelerate transition to zero-emission vehicles, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect public health
Arkansas, Louisiana receive $30.6 million to plug orphaned wells
Louisiana will receive $25 million to plug and reclaim around 540 orphaned oil and gas wells. Arkansas will use $5.6 million for similar work across 274 sites
New $725 million round of funding targets remediation of abandoned mines
Funds will assist communities by creating jobs for displaced coal workers and ensuring clean air and water through cleanup projects
New Mexico receives $156 million to increase clean energy grid power, resilience
State will use award to expand current community solar program to include isolated and off-grid residents and improve grid resiliency
MassDOT to spend $37 million to expand public transportation, enhance mobility
Program helps recipients expand existing transit services, implement new and innovative transit services, expand service hours and enhance connectivity
FTA awards $67 million for Massachusetts rail transit accessibility
Federal program helps fund projects to make older transit systems more efficient and accessible for the elderly and disabled
Washington cities to reconnect neighborhoods in two cities with bus line stations
Plans include building bus lanes, bridges, and other pedestrian infrastructure improvements to help disadvantaged neighborhoods
FAA releases almost $187 million for airport modernization projects
Grants will help make improvements to’ terminals, baggage systems, safety systems and other infrastructure upgrades at facilities nationwide
Ohio awards more than $120 million for local water infrastructure
Grants to fund essential projects such as water distribution systems, waterline extensions, water tower replacements and new pipes and mains
