Texas projects dominate Smart 20 Awards at global conference
The Smart 20 Awards honor projects that demonstrate visionary planning and implementation of forward-thinking technologies.
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Myrtle Beach’s 5-year plan includes $50M for public safety
The city is planning to spend more than $50 million on improving public safety facilities, including new police and fire stations.
Baltimore mayor’s $4.69B budget plan targets public safety, neighborhood development
Mayor Scott said the budget is focused on revenue generation, optimizing city costs and agency savings.
Albuquerque Council approves $180M infrastructure package for upcoming vote
The 10-year budget features 115 projects across various sectors, including public safety, libraries, streets and senior centers.
OCTA requests emergency permit to protect Southern California rail line
Without emergency action, the rail service will likely be disrupted due to natural disasters such as seismic activity or landslides.
Michigan city targets water systems in six-year improvement plan
The CIP prioritizes what department heads deem most essential, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure and public safety.
Nearly $1B available for road safety improvement grants
All projects must work toward preventing fatalities and serious injuries of pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, motorists and commercial vehicle operators.
Oregon must act quickly to replace 1,000 aging bridges before 2050, report finds
The agency says there is a need to replace approximately 100 bridges per year—35 times the current pace.
Tennessee city’s capital plan targets critical infrastructure needs
The amended CIP is expected to guide the city’s investments in public safety, roadways, park expansions and utilities for six years.
Ohio passes $11B transportation budget, emphasizing highway and air mobility safety
The budget places a major emphasis on critical transportation infrastructure projects.
