Florida officials award $650 million for convention center, stadium tower
Orange County Convention Center received $560 million to fund first phase of a facility expansion project.
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Alaska to receive $72 million for port infrastructure projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration will allocate $72 million to benefit port, harbor and dock improvement and development along seven Alaskan coastal communities. The funding is a part of a $653 million investment in maritime projects through the Port Infrastructure
California high-speed rail design procurement underway
The California High-Speed Rail Authority recently board approved issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the design of the track and the overhead contact systems for electricity.
New Jersey allocates $161 million for road, bridge projects
Part of funding is being awarded to 49 communities where the project will benefit low-income and minority populations
Northeast Corridor rail line to get $16.4 billion overhaul
Funds will cover 25 projects in several states, and will include upgrading tunnels, bridges, tracks, power systems, signals, stations and other aging infrastructure.
Texas water utility proposes $218 million in wastewater plant improvements
Document recommends upgrades to two plants, support odor-control measures and potential future modifications.
Texas OKs $345 million mobility plan to fund biking, pedestrian projects
More than 80 initiatives will help state improve community safety and expand mobility options with new sidewalks, shared-use paths, pedestrian bridges, bikeways and other pedestrian-bike infrastructure projects.
Minnesota city to make eco-friendly upgrades to community center
$116 million project will expand its community center to add recreational facilities and update critical infrastructure.
USDoT awards $653 million for projects at 41 ports nationwide
Projects will help increase movement of goods while strengthening the supply chain, creating jobs and protecting the environment.
Wisconsin approves $388 million in state projects
One of the largest projects will be a history museum with an estimated cost of $160 million.
