Iowa unveils $4.3B plan to improve transportation infrastructure
Of the planned funding, $3.8 billion is set aside for improving the safety and general conditions of highways and bridges.
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DOT tackles project backlog with $2.9B grant announcement
USDOT has cleared 1,065 projects worth roughly $10 billion so far this year, from a backlog of 3,200, according to the DOT.
Santa Cruz study estimates $4.3B in costs for zero-emissions passenger rail line
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has unveiled details to a proposed $4.3 billion rail line.
New Jersey Turnpike Authority hosting final hearing on $6.2B bridge replacement
The project plan lists a $6.2 billion budget for the bridge replacement with twin cable-stayed bridges doubling current capacity.
Florida injects $1.7B to expedite I-4 highway projects
The funding will expedite three road projects slated for construction in 2026, utilizing a Modified Phased Design-Build method.
Oregon offers $34M in zero-emissions truck, infrastructure grants
The state is opening $34 million in funding opportunities to transition fleets to clean energy, with additional funding on the way.
Portland’s TriMet approves leaner, $1.96B transit budget for FY2026
The aging system needs increasing investments to keep it in a state of good repair for maintenance and operations.
FRA report derails federal support for California High-Speed Rail
The report proposes the termination of agreements with the potential to rescind previous grants worth nearly $4 billion.
Los Angeles Metro’s $24B rail transit project enters review phase
The proposed Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project would create an alternative for 400,000 people who cross the Sepulveda Pass each weekday.
Dallas study backs economic viability of Texas High-Speed Rail
The new study analyzes the economic viability and urban integration of the long-awaited public transportation project.
