DOT revises national electric vehicle program to accelerate infrastructure projects
DOT has overhauled the NEVI program, cutting equity mandates and streamlining charging station projects.
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TXDOT awards $96M to improve transit access, safety statewide
TxDOT grants $96 million to improve public transportation access and facilities across rural and urban Texas.
Nebraska launches $722M statewide highway improvement program
Nebraska’s new $722 million transportation program funds highway projects, including US-275, I-80 and urban corridors statewide.
Cleveland’s $450M multimodal hub project receives design funding
Cleveland plans a $450 million lakefront redevelopment with a new, connective multimodal transportation hub.
SCDOT allocates $200M for state’s growing list of bridge repairs
SCDOT approves $200M to accelerate bridge repairs and seeks public input to amend the transportation program for future projects.
Federal grant advances Kansas City’s multimodal overpass project to design phase
Port KC received a federal grant to begin design of an overpass, improving safety and access near Kansas City’s riverfront.
GAO calls for improved performance management on EV charger programs
A GAO report says EV charging programs lack performance, risking progress toward building a national EV charger network.
Maryland unveils transportation plan with $21.2B in planned projects
Maryland’s $21.2B transit program funds infrastructure from light rails to dredging, airports and the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
New York announces $200M available to speed up transition to zero-emission school bus fleets
New York State is opening a $200 million funding round to assist schools in the transition to zero-emissions technologies.
Historic freight rail merger to create coast-to-coast rail network
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern plan to merge in an $85 billion deal that would create a coast-to-coast rail network.
