Public input sought on $6 billion Pacific Northwest interstate bridge project
Experts say the existing 100-year-old bridge that runs over the Columbia River would not survive an earthquake.
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PennDOT seeking public comment on EV charging and infrastructure program
The program focuses on installing fast-charging stations along major highways and in urban areas to enhance accessibility for EV drivers.
Kentucky to advance safety measures along hazardous roadways
The state will use the funds to build roundabouts, pedestrian facilities and implement safety measures in high-traffic areas.
Illinois allocated $40 million to improve multimodal infrastructure, connectivity
The project will install solar lighting and green medians along a 1.8-mile stretch of road, build 2.9-miles of shared-use path, convert three intersections to roundabouts and rehabilitate a portion of the road to mitigate flooding.
$11B transit proposal on November ballot in Cobb County, Georgia
The bond initiative proposes a 1-cent sales tax to support, expand and improve Cobb County’s transit services over the next 30 years.
MTA seeks approval on $68.4 billion capital improvement plan for NYC area
The plan includes ordering 2,000 railcars, making 60 existing stations accessible, and adding secure fare gates that address safety and accessibility concerns.
Florida investing nearly $20 million into PortMiami climate resilience project
This grant will support the construction of a new elevated Berth 10 bulkhead system aimed at shielding the port’s uplands from flooding and damage caused by rising sea levels.
NYC receives $15 million to expand EV charging network
The EV charging port expansion builds on the city’s existing curbside EV charging pilot that brought 100 chargers to NYC streets.
DHS partnering with port operators to study vulnerabilities, security measures
The project aims to better understand how commercial port operators use information technology and operational technology systems and the resiliency of these systems.
Rural roads facing $198B repair funding backlog and immediate repair needs, report finds
According to the report, 12% of U.S. rural roads are rated in poor condition, while 8% of rural bridges are rated in poor/structurally deficient condition.
