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AI technology and $6.8 million grant advance safer, smarter railroads

The project will train an AI system to detect how the railroad components decay over time and when an operator should invest in repairs

Adam Rollins

Los Angeles County plans $71 million effort to reconstruct roadways, replace bridges

The project’s main component will be reconstructing and widening The Old Road, Rye Canyon Road and Sky View Lane.

Adam Rollins

Asheville to distribute $80 million to support parks, transportation, public safety, housing projects

The city will evenly divide the funds across four sectors to best promote recovery and resiliency efforts following Tropical Storm Helene.

Brady Pieper

North Dakota unveils $3.25 billion transportation plan to improve infrastructure and transit systems

The final plan encompasses nearly all of the state’s current and projected transportation projects and funding required for development.

Brady Pieper

Michigan governor proposes $3 billion plan to improve local roads, transit statewide

Reports say that Michigan drivers currently pay more than $750 a year for car repairs due to poor infrastructure.

Keaton Peters

UW-Madison to lead research center on autonomous vehicles in rural communities

Autonomous vehicle technology has already been rolled out in a few urban areas where ridesharing services offer an autonomous driving option.

Miles Smith

New York to invest $150 million to link railway with MacArthur Airport

The project is designed to improve the passenger experience and reduce travel times.

Brady Pieper

Illinois investing over $58 million in electric buses for Chicago area

Pace and the Chicago Transit Authority will purchase all-electric transit buses to replace the oldest diesel buses in their fleets.

Brady Pieper

New York City plans pedestrian safety upgrades, infrastructure improvements at aging 42nd Street intersection

NYDOT will commit approximately $41.7 million to the project, while the state Department of Environmental Protection will invest about $15.2 million to the venture.

Adam Rollins

Port Authority to invest $25 million in Holland Tunnel access road

The project will reconfigure the adjoining roadways and institute non-motorized traveler safety features.

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