A $4.3M Road Safety Grant From U.S. Department of Transportation
Topeka secured the third-largest grant allocated for the initiative, following San Jose, California, which received $8.5 million, and Greeley, which
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Protecting Wind Energy Systems From Cyberattacks
A new report from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), titled Attack Surface of Wind Energy Technologies in the United States,
Read MoreSeaweed Mining Just Might Unearth a New Mineral Supply
Could seaweed be key to sourcing more precious and rare-earth elements? Some scientists think so. They say seaweed contains several
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Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse: Dali Container Ship Refloated, Moved to Marine Terminal
The massive container ship responsible for the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge nearly two months ago was
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U.S. Legislation Targets Chinese Cyber Threats to Port Infrastructure
Senators Bob Casey and Mark Kelly introduced the Secure Smartports Act to safeguard American port infrastructure from cybersecurity threats posed
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Measuring Pollution Levels in the Port of Baltimore After the Bridge Collapse
When the container vessel Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse in Baltimore Harbor on March
Read MoreAirlines Just Filed a Lawsuit to Fight the Department of Transportation
Recently the Department of Transportation issued new rules to airlines, requiring them to be more transparent with their customers about
Read MoreAI in Transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Infrastructure (ARPA-I) has its eye set firmly on the effects AI could
Read MoreUS DoT to Provide $500M for Smart Transportation Projects
The programme will fund up to $500m in grants over five years to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart
Read MoreOak Ridge Completes First Phase of New Disposal Facility Project
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and contractor UCOR have completed the first phase of construction for the
Read MoreDOE Intends to Award Hydrogen Company $1.66B Loan Guarantee
The Energy Department Loan Program Office announced it plans to award Plug Power — a major “green” hydrogen company —
Read MoreDOE to Invest More Than $100 Million for Grid Field Demonstrations
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced its intent to issue multiple funding opportunity
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The US Makes a Big Step Toward Better Routing Security
It’s imperative for governments to establish the benchmark for enhancing routing security. This is vital due to the designation of
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Experts Worry US Infrastructure Can’t Keep Up With Growing Energy Demand
While technology is progressing at unprecedented speeds, there are concerns among experts that the United States might face energy shortages
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Biden’s Largesse Is Just the Start in Fixing US Infrastructure, Civil Engineers Say
A report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) indicates that the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA),
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American Water Works Association Joins Un Global Compact, Commits to Global Sustainability
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) today announced it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact – the world’s largest voluntary
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New Federal Strategy To Develop Zero-Emission Infrastructure Along Freight Corridors
The federal government released the first-ever National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy (the “Strategy”) on March 12, 2024. The Strategy prioritizes
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Making Women’s History: NLC’s Small Cities Council Breaking Barriers with All-Women Leadership Team
The National League of Cities (NLC) has undergone significant transformation throughout its 100-year history, witnessing some of the most significant
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Water Infrastructure Report Released by Federal Agencies
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation in a collaborative effort have recently released State of
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Utility Contractors Welcome $5.8B in Funding for U.S. Water Infrastructure Projects
Over $5.8 billion was announced for investment in drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades for states, Tribes and territories
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Biden Administration Waiving Some ‘Buy America’ Requirements in Broadband Buildout
It has been announced by the Biden administration that it is waiving some “Buy America” requirements for projects involved in
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ASCE Report Highlights Best Practices for Equity in Infrastructure
The American Society of Civil Engineers released a new paper this week. Measuring the Benefits and Burdens of Infrastructure in Disadvantaged
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FBI: China Cyberattacks on US Infrastructure Reach New Level
According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, the Chinese government’s attempts to virtually attack United States infrastructure have reached new levels.
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FERC Approves New Standards to Protect U.S. Power Infrastructure from Extreme Cold
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved new Emergency Operations and Operations Planning standards at Howard University School of Law. This
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AI Research Advocates Seek to Democratize US Supercomputing Infrastructure
During a House Science Committee hearing held the week of Feb. 4, 2024, advocates for scaling up efforts to democratize
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