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Feds release over $1.3 billion to modernize nation’s transportation infrastructure

The grants will fund transportation projects around the nation to modernize critical infrastructure and increase access to transit.

New Mexico DOT launches dashboard to track legislative funding for roadway projects

The dashboard tracks funding from legislative appropriations made in 2024.

Contra Costa receiving $166 million grant to add express lanes, traffic tech to I-680

The funding will go to projects designed to improve road safety, reduce emissions and enhance efficiency in the region’s transportation system.

South Carolina leverages $30 million to protect residents along dangerous corridors

The funds will be used to enhance pedestrian infrastructure, mitigate crash rates and improve safety along major high-risk roadways across in three cities.

Texas plans record $148 billion in transportation funding over next 10 years

The 10-year plan designed to improve safety, reduce congestion, improve connectivity and maintain roadways across Texas

USDOT outlines plan to incorporate V2X technology on nation’s roads

Plan lays out how agency will assist in activities such as resolving regulatory uncertainty, providing technical assistance, resources and seed funding

Common highway barriers could be inadequate against heavy EVs, study suggests

Test conducted by University of Nebraska-Lincoln has raised questions about readiness of U.S. highways for widespread EV adoption

Cities preparing for driverless cars on streets, report shows

Most city C-suite technology leaders anticipate needing to be ready for autonomous vehicles within five years, survey says

California to use AI to improve road safety, ease congestion

Agency will work with private companies and departments of Technology and General Services to use publicly available data to develop tools

Texas DOT working to make roads safer for motorcyclists with new rail design

Design makes it more likely for motorcyclists to slide along top or side of rail, mitigating risk of severe blunt force trauma, lacerations or spinal damage

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