Transportation Archives

New York schools switching to zero-emission buses with $100 million in rebates

Funds are part of the state’s $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act approved by voters in 2022. The bond set aside $500 million to help districts transition to zero-emission buses

Miles Smith

$1.5 billion for infrastructure projects available in FY2024

Funds available through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program will help public-private partnerships with freight, passenger projects

Amy Denney

Port Authority invests $410 million to rehab rail, wharfs in New York and New Jersey

Approval allows Port Authority staff to start issuing multiple contracts for the two programs, which will begin in 2024

Adam Rollins

$1.2 billion replacement bridge planned in Pennsylvania county

As part of the project, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will reconfigure a nearby interchange, replace a separate bridge and reconstruct a local viaduct

Mary Scott Nabers

Upcoming transportation projects are outlined in planning documents throughout America

Increase in traffic on state roads creates greater needs for repair and expansion, and tolled lanes are also critically important for emergencies.

Amy Denney

New York doubles down on funding electric vehicle charging network

State approves $1.24 billion budget to achieve an increased goal of building over 43,100 mid-level charging ports and 6,300 fast-charging ports by 2025.

Miles Smith

Michigan plans $15.8 billion transportation improvements over five years

Plan includes directing $11.2 billion to roads and bridges. Transportation projects including bus, marine, rain and ports total $3.7 billion. Airports will get another $989 million

Government Market News Staff

Seattle’s $120 million bus line improvements to begin in 2024

City has reached final design for a 5.5-mile, corridor-based bus rapid transit system to connect the city’s downtown area.

Adam Rollins

New Jersey gets $52 million to modernize port infrastructure

Port Authority of New Jersey and New York will share $32 million to replace, modernize berth in Port Newark

Adam Rollins

Duluth plans $38 million in upgrades to neighborhood street

Reconstruction includes entirely replacing street’s roadway and utilities and replacing underground water, sewer and stormwater pipes.

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