“Highway to Nowhere” in West Baltimore getting $85 million for redevelopment
The so-called Highway to Nowhere is a nearly 1.4-mile segment of U.S. 40 initially constructed in the 1970s.
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DOI invests $514 million in western water storage, conveyance projects
This funding will support dam expansion and water conveyance initiatives in Colorado, California, Idaho and Washington.
Interior Department awards $41 million to address drought and climate change
Projects will enhance water conservation and efficiency, make water management and infrastructure improvements and restore rivers and watersheds.
FHWA awards $33 million for southern Oregon’s first wildlife crossing bridge
ODOT will construct a wildlife overpass above I-5 to reduce the frequency of wildlife-vehicle collisions in southern Oregon.
DOE issues $500 million funding opportunity to expand nation’s carbon transport systems
The U.S. currently transports nearly 60 million metric tons of CO2 per year, but the projected demand for transport is expected to rise dramatically in the coming decades.
Freight rail cars subject to stricter production controls under federal new rule
The Federal Railroad Administration's new regulation requires freight cars to adhere to rigorous manufacturing standards.
New York awards $225 million in grants for water quality projects statewide
These projects will work to reduce flood risks, support restoration efforts, strengthen flood and climate resilience and safeguard drinking water sources.
FHWA awards $125 million in grants for wildlife crossings, highway safety
The grants will back projects that construct wildlife crossing overpasses and underpasses, fencing and related structures to safely connect natural habitats across public highways.
EPA announces historic $1.6 billion investment in climate, environmental initiatives
These grants will advance resilient infrastructure projects around the nation and further the feds’ commitment to decarbonizing historically disadvantaged communities.
DOT awarding $130 million for smart transportation projects
The grants will go toward states’ innovative strategies to improve public safety and transportation efficiency on the nation’s most congested roadways.
