How the IIJA is funding increased transportation carbon emissions
The 2021 infrastructure law’s historic $643 billion, five-year investment in transportation could end up adding the equivalent of 77 million
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Cities, states say they’ll need more help to replace millions of lead pipes
States, cities and water utilities agree that the lead pipes need to go to ensure safe water for residents. But
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Half of IIJA funds unspent with Trump set to take office
Biden officials are rushing to get infrastructure funds out the door ahead of the incoming Trump administration, AP News reported.
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Colorado’s US 50 Middle Bridge in Gunnison fully reopens
Colorado’s Department of Transportation announced that work on US 50 Middle Bridge in Montrose, Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties is now
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How climate change is making hurricanes worse for Tampa Bay water systems
Recent hurricanes, including Debby, Helene and Milton, have exposed significant vulnerabilities in Tamp Bay’s water infrastructure, highlighting the region’s struggle
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Researchers testing building codes as New York sets tornado record
Upstate New York’s record-breaking 31 tornadoes this summer highlighted the need for more resilient infrastructure. Researchers at the University at
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Santa Monica’s Safe Streets Project Wins APWA Transportation Award
The Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) recently awarded the Safe Streets award for the 17th
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Before-and-after photos spark hope for US infrastructure: ‘The after pictures are amazing’
Seattle’s transformation of its waterfront area is a striking example of urban renewal, replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct — a
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Incoming Senate chairs expected to rein in infrastructure dollars
The next surface transportation reauthorization bill, which is set to begin negotiations as soon as next year, could see significant
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As Savannah, Georgia’s streets flood again, city council discusses path forward for drainage improvements
Savannah streets were inundated with water from heavy rainfall Thursday, causing street flooding that left cars floating through water up
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Springfield, Illinois could have new $40M water distribution facility, public works facility
The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission met on Oct. 16 to discuss a petition for a new water distribution facility
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Port of Detroit, other Great Lakes ports get funding boost for clean energy shift
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to finalize more than $200 million in grant funding in the coming weeks to
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ODOT awards $17.5 million in grants to support public workforce transportation in rural and urban areas of Ohio
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has awarded more than $17.5 million in grants to support public workforce transportation in
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Wisconsin communities receive $273M in water infrastructure grants, loans
More than $273 million in federal funds will go to 86 municipalities in Wisconsin to improve drinking water in the
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How transit ballot measures fared in Nov. 5 elections
Of the 26 local, county and state transportation-related ballot measures tracked by Smart Cities Dive, 18 passed. Transit campaigns nationwide
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How ‘floating car data’ can help cities tackle traffic
As urban congestion worsens, some cities are increasingly leveraging real-time traffic data to inform infrastructure planning and optimize road networks.
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Water quality and scarcity issues are on the rise, but we can help turn back the tide.
The U.S. is facing a growing crisis with its water infrastructure as aging systems struggle to meet the demands of
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How will a new administration affect transportation policy?
With a new administration coming into office next year, experts anticipate significant shifts in U.S. transportation policy, potentially reversing many
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What Railroad Tracks Mean in the U.S. and Abroad
For over half a century, America has long prioritized roads over rail, with only 11% of transportation funding going to
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Rebuilding America’s Backbone: A Call for Resilient Infrastructure
U.S. infrastructure, built largely during the mid-20th century is now being strained by aging, inadequate maintenance and rising climate pressures.
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DOT Announces $2.4 Billion in New Rail Projects to Improve Safety, Strengthen Supply Chains and Grow America’s Freight and Passenger Rail Networks
The Department of Transportation has announced $2.4 billion in grants for 122 rail projects across 41 starts that’ll be funded
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On the fast track: High-speed rail line will connect LA, Vegas by 2028
With roughly 40% of the 40 million Los Angeles to Las Vegas travelers arriving by driving through Interstate 15, if
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Public Key Infrastructure Market Poised for Strong Growth, Expected to Reach US$ 14.49 Billion by 2030
The global Public Key Infrasture (PKI) market is set to experience significant growth, according to a press release from Allied
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Cyber Trends: Keep an Eye on Critical Infrastructure Sectors
2024 has been a year fraught with cyber attacks that have highlighted significant vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure sectors, as reported
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The U.S. wants to eliminate traffic fatalities. Here’s how.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is targeting zero traffic fatalities through a new national deployment plan centered on vehicle-to-everything (V2X)
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