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New funding for projects to upgrade and modernize a different type of transportation

The funding will support ferry projects in 14 states, including replacing old vessels with electric ships, upgrading the waterfront facilities and modernizing the systems with technology.

Pete Hahnloser

$11B transit proposal on November ballot in Cobb County, Georgia

The bond initiative proposes a 1-cent sales tax to support, expand and improve Cobb County’s transit services over the next 30 years.

Brady Pieper

Poughkeepsie, New York approves $170 million capital improvement plan

The plan's main goal is to address city engineering initiatives such as bridges, public buildings, parks, and land acquisition.

Mary Scott Nabers

It’s a very good year for contractors to partner with government

Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026, and visionary leaders are moving quickly to take advantage of this funding.

Pete Hahnloser

Rhode Island nets $15 million in federal funds to roll out EV chargers

Funds will support installation of 206 EV chargers at 85 charging sites statewide

Pete Hahnloser

DOE announces up to $127.5 million to remove carbon from cement makers, power plants

Funding is for the development of test centers focused on carbon dioxide capture, removal and conversion at cement plants and utilities.

Miles Smith

Indiana should plan to meet future water demands, study shows

Research will help set stage for an integrated water management plan for the state

Gracie Warhurst

High-speed rail connection between Houston and Dallas appears to gain steam

Train would have average speed of 187 MPH, the fastest in the world

Paul Stinson

New York offering $100 million to support green energy upgrades for schools

Program is part of an ongoing effort to create healthier learning environments and improve air quality by decarbonizing school buildings

Paul Stinson

$757 million Corpus Christi desalination project moves forward

Project will remove salt from 30 million gallons of seawater to increase drought resiliency

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