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Port infrastructure upgrades, expansions receiving billions

Projects to deepen port channels are underway or have recently been completed. Funding is available for upgrading the nation’s port infrastructure.

Miles Smith

Rail safety projects nationwide receive $570 million boost

First round of funding awarded through the Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program and will address more than 400 at-grade crossings nationwide over the next four years.

Adam Rollins

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

Amy Denney

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.

Miles Smith

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

Miles Smith

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.

Adam Rollins

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.

Amy Denney

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.

Paul Stinson

Arizona adopts $231.4 billion long-term transportation plan

ADoT's blueprint projects a $231.4 billion investment to revamp Arizona's highways, bridges, and transit systems by 2050.

Mary Scott Nabers

How billions in funding is fueling shift to electric school buses

$5 billion is available now for school districts to convert buses to electric power. Transit buses are also eligible for funding

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