FTA grants $631 million for new railcars in three states
Awards will replace older vehicles in the three cities with 300 new railcars
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South Dakota using remaining ARPA funds for water projects
State officials planning to use almost $700 million for sewer and water projects before the funds become unavailable in 2026
Kansas to spend $16.5 million on rural rail projects
Investments will help increase rail capacity and address any damaged or aging track
Interior Department, Oregon Tribes to work on water projects
Agency announced agreement along with a pair of initiatives that include $234 million for regional water projects
Memphis airport receives $16 million for terminal upgrades
$16.1 million will support expanded security checkpoint and technological upgrades for baggage screening
New York to boost Chinatown’s public spaces, traffic safety
Joint initiative will beautify and reimagine an intersection identified as hazardous to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians
$147 million Oklahoma school bond proposal approved
Propositions include projects to build schools, upgrade technology, improve infrastructure and enhance transportation
Minnesota awards $18 million to seven port improvement projects
Largest amount, $7.57 million, will go to Duluth Seaway Port Authority to abate hazardous materials and create a temporary storage area at the Port of Duluth-Superior
Kentucky continues push to add EV charging stations statewide
As state opens RFP to install facilities, legislators call for fleets to use only internal combustion engines
Ohio to spend $106 million on public transportation
Initiatives will allow state to expand bus fleets and replace vehicles, perform regular maintenance and upgrade facilities and technology
