West Palm Beach, Florida, first to adopt Rail S.A.F.E. Program
Initiative focuses on education, enforcement, engineering and engagement to achieve zero fatalities on railroad tracks
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FHWA releases $108 million to improve safety on tribal roadways
Transportation improvements will help mitigate roadway fatalities and serious injuries on federal and tribal lands.
Ohio awards more than $120 million for local water infrastructure
Grants to fund essential projects such as water distribution systems, waterline extensions, water tower replacements and new pipes and mains
Feds make $2 billion available for Northeast Corridor rail improvements
Infrastructure improvements funded by this NOFO will deliver safer, faster and more dependable passenger rail services for travelers and commuters alike
New York spending $49 million to support water projects
Infrastructure projects will enhance water quality and promote economic development statewide
Michigan makes $67 million available for water improvement projects
Grants will help local officials upgrade aging infrastructure, ensure residents have healthy drinking water and protect the state’s environment
$17.9 million EPA loan to support drinking water in rural Texas
Funds will go toward $37 million in planned infrastructure updates that will minimize water loss and deliver safe drinking water for 87,000 residents of Hidalgo County in southeast Texas
Millions available to support road safety projects
Two new federal funding programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) were designed to address road safety
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.
