EPA awards Port of Oakland $322 million for zero-emissions upgrades
The grant comes from the EPA Clean Ports Program, and will be used to finance the purchase of zero-emissions equipment.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard seeks partnership for autonomous vehicle pilot program
The goal of the program is to enhance transportation options within the 300-acre campus.
Bay Area receives $55 million grant for nation’s first high-speed, zero-emission ferry system
The funding will support the agency’s full transition to zero-emissions ferry services, including the construction of new large-capacity electric-powered vessels and supporting electrified infrastructure.
Port of Philadelphia receiving $80 million for zero-emission equipment and infrastructure upgrades
The funding will be used to sustainable port equipment as well as conduct climate and air quality planning.
Nation’s aging bridges receive $635 million to support revitalization
The funding targets small and medium-sized bridge projects in both rural and urban communities.
Voters in Central Ohio approve LinkUS bus rapid transit plan
The $8 billion plan will create bus rapid transit routes through the city of Columbus utilizing zero-emission vehicles with increased capacity.
$475 million awarded to ports for expanding hydrogen-based zero-emissions technology
The port projects awarded this funding will engage in several hydrogen-based initiatives to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Voters approve over $41 billion for state and local transportation initiatives on Election Day
370 state and local ballot initiatives were presented to voters, and 285 of them were approved.
Ohio DOT dedicating $63 million to install cable barriers, construct roundabouts
The Ohio Department of Transportation says these projects will improve roadway safety and reduce crashes.
Chicago’s 75th Street improvement project receives $81 million grant
The 75th Street project involves untangling the railroad tracks from the roadways so that trains, pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles can more easily move through the community.
