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The majority comes from the state’s recently enacted infrastructure plan, which doubled the state’s gas tax… Read More The Center

SmartAsset compared states across eight metrics related to road, bridge and public transportation quality; water system needs and electric grid

EnergySource filed a patent application for a lithium extraction technique in June, after three years working on the process… Read

The money will be used to underwrite the $100 million Interstate 15/215 Northern Beltway interchange project… Read More Transportation Today

The city will receive a piece of the $910 million pie Indiana will dish out to support wastewater and drinking

The project is being done to bring the dam up to current state standards and prevent a wash-out… Read More

The Indiana DOT and Gov. Holcomb announced $99.2 million in state matching funds… Read More Transport Topics https://www.ttnews.com/articles/indiana-dot-announces-99-million-local-roads

Improvements can be made using better sensors, but the long-term strategy to combat power outages is to… Read More Berkeley

Smart sensors, IoT, and solar power could help detect problems before they’re catastrophic… Read More Engineering.com https://www.engineering.com/ElectronicsDesign/ElectronicsDesignArticles/ArticleID/19629/Solar-Powered-IoT-Sensors-Could-Improve-Nations-Infrastructure.aspx

Govt must recognize and invest in recreation infrastructure, a fast-growing sector… Read More The Baltimore Sun https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-ed/bs-ed-op-1014-herrington-harbour-20191014-sc7g67zx7bhqfnk5iv6ohnezem-story.html

The project, according to transportation planners, could fuel and sustain hundreds of new jobs… Read More Dayton Daily News https://www.daytondailynews.com/business/odot-funds-million-for-airport-access-project/DPKDcmS1Jng3A5CwibU2aL/#

Aging infrastructure receives renewed attention following a major water main break… Read More WCNC https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gastonia/gastonia-wraps-up-65-million-water-treatment-plant-renovation/275-62e500ee-3ab4-4caf-9bd9-2e93173359fb

Between the loan and the Indiana State Revolving Fund, over $900 million for 28 projects… Read More Indianapolis Business Journal

Crews worked with meticulous attention to the historic architectural elements of this award-winning project… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/tompfister/2019/10/10/transportation-infrastructure-wins-historic-preservation-award/#58dfa4c73f77

PG&E shut down the grid to avoid wildfires; at homes, solar is keeping lights on… Read More Fast Company https://www.fastcompany.com/90415303/to-keep-the-lights-on-during-californias-blackouts-people-are-using-solar-power

In Part 1, CAP discusses the coalitions and principles needed to enact federal climate policy by… Read More Center for

Efficiency, effectiveness and issue avoidance are all benefits to using BIM for the design… Read More For Construction Pros https://www.forconstructionpros.com/asphalt/article/21087976/how-to-use-bim-for-road-building-projects

Aging sewer and water mains will be replaced in St. James thanks to $9.7 million in… Read More Mankato Free

With these grants, communities can initiate crucial infrastructure projects that will provide clean drinking water and durable bridges… Read More

The secretary also announced $225 million of highway bridge program grant funding to 18 states… Read More FOX2now https://fox2now.com/2019/10/08/transportation-secretary-announces-federal-grants-to-repair-aging-infrastructure/

With land scarce, green space is being built into needs like transit hubs and power stations… Read More The New

The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District reached maximum scores in energy, water and transportation … Read More GlobeSt.com https://www.globest.com/2019/10/07/dc-business-district-named-worlds-first-leed-certified-community/?slreturn=20190909120552

Funds will go to projects that repair, replace, or rehabilitate qualified railroad assets to improve intercity passenger rail performance… Read

The effort will provide taxpayer savings of about $25 million due to the shared-services “efficiency approach” of these municipalities… Read

The highlight of the terminal is a 5.4-acre, publicly accessible rooftop park which is thoughtfully landscaped and surprisingly peaceful… Read

Funding will be used to update transportation infrastructure and hazardous materials emergency preparedness… Read More  WZZM-TV https://www.wzzm13.com/article/money/business/grbj/hot-housing-market-puts-seniors-on-the-move/69-1adfbd59-e59f-4823-9fcc-4162d7f96236

The proposals are part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s goal of developing 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035. Read More 

A renewable energy developer plans to increase by seven-fold its investments as it prepares to build more wind farms in

The Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Awards recognize outstanding initiatives to improve the efficiency, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability of transportation systems in

How that infrastructure is updated will have enormous consequences on food production and the environment, according to a new study…

It’s the largest reconstruction effort in the agency’s history, replacing century-old infrastructure… Read More Mass Transit https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/infrastructure/article/21108807/cta-begins-phase-one-of-21billion-red-and-purple-modernization-project

After severe weather events disrupted mobility, the agency indicated it would provide $48 million… Read More Transport Topics https://www.ttnews.com/articles/commerce-department-grants-target-infrastructure-improvements-texas-california

How can we use AI and other exponential technologies to do the job better, faster, and cheaper… Read More Forbes

With things like traffic lights turning green for ambulances; IoT is set to change our lives… Read More Malta Today

The state’s ports are expected to unlock billions in long-term local economic develop potential… Read More Offshore Engineer https://www.oedigital.com/news/471325-ny-upgrades-port-for-offshore-wind-boom

The Green River Valley Water District’s series of infrastructure upgrades to increase the efficiency… Read More Bowling Green Daily News

Nearly $73.8 million was distributed Friday, and another $73.8 million will be distributed in December… Read More Transportation Today https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/15543-north-carolina-providing-147-5m-in-aid-to-508-communities/

Thirteen of the infrastructure projects under the program have been completed, and the city of Waco still has a long

The state plans to double its wind generation in the next two years, and is looking to power the state

Puerto Rico passed a bill designed to transform its economy by transitioning to renewable energy and to make its energy

The hubs are intended to increase convenient access to low- or no-carbon transportation options… Read More Smart Cities Dive https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/minneapolis-pilots-mobility-hubs/564026/

Preliminary results show they seem to be effective in reducing stormwater runoff into streams that feed the Olentangy River… Read

USDA is investing $144 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 25 states… Read More Water World https://www.waterworld.com/municipal/drinking-water/infrastructure-funding/article/14051340/usda-invests-in-water-wastewater-infrastructure-improvements-in-25-states

Improvements result from a state, local, and federal partnership, including $130 million… Read More Signals https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/interstate-17-investments-mean-better-roads-better-future/

Annette Osso, the managing director of Resilient Virginia, first delved into energy projects in… Read More Energy News Network https://energynews.us/2019/09/30/southeast/qa-longtime-environmental-advocate-reflects-on-virginias-path-to-100-clean-energy/

With discussions of policy, challenges, best practices, cost-effectiveness, funding, incentives… Read More Advantage News https://advantagenews.com/news/siue-leaders-host-green-infrastructure-symposium/

Mansfield City Council is expected to rehabilitation project funded by the Ohio Department… Read More Richland Source https://www.richlandsource.com/news/mansfield-city-council-expected-to-ok-million-odot-improvement-project/article_bbeed098-e142-11e9-bad1-47670cf615d6.html

The grant will go toward construction of a new raw water intake pump station for… Read More US News &

The MTA approved a $51.5 billion plan to improve the region’s transportation… Read More Patch https://patch.com/new-york/nyack/mta-capital-plan-includes-4-7-billion-metro-north

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum kicked off the “Improve Our Tulsa” campaign Wednesday… Read More KJRH https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/bynum-announces-639-million-infrastructure-improvement-plan

Efforts to slow emissions can help protect people, animals, infrastructure, and the economy… Read More Bend Bulletin https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/7453875-151/oregon-pushes-action-plan-as-international-attention-shifts

Residents can learn about practices aimed at mitigating flood risks and improving water quality at two community workshops… Read More

The project will bring modern streetcar service along a three-mile corridor when it opens in 2021… Read More Mass Transit

The USDA will send $5.1 million for water and wastewater infrastructure work… Read More KFYR https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Turtle-Mountain-Band-of-Chippewa-awarded-51-million-for-water-projects–561349551.html

This is the fifth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in FAA AIP funding for airports across the US… Read

The three-year project will dramatically reimagine 25 blocks in Queens… Read More Curbed https://ny.curbed.com/2019/9/24/20880378/far-rockaway-rezoning-infrastructure-street-redesign

The study suggests inefficiency results in 949m metric tons of C02 equivalents; that number could be reduced… Read More Inside

It means infrastructure that solves problems, including stormwater management, pollution, and heat stress… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2019/09/24/the-circular-economy-makes-way-for-the-circular-city/#53236b454725

Mayor Bottoms’s plan is projected to triple protected bike lanes before the end of 2021… Read More Curbed https://atlanta.curbed.com/2019/9/25/20882978/mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms-protected-bike-lanes

The EPA’s $269 million WIFIA loan will help reduce pollutant discharge… Read More Environmental Protection https://eponline.com/articles/2019/09/24/the-water-infrastructure-finance-and-innovation-act-cleaning-up-narragansett-bay.aspx?m=1

The plan’s budget that covers zero-emissions vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development… Read More CleanTechnica https://cleantechnica.com/2019/09/21/california-is-investing-95-million-into-clean-transportation/

Funding is $167 million higher than last fiscal year… Read More Transportation Today https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/15396-appropriation-bill-would-provide-86-6b-for-us-transportation-infrastructure/

Many of the solutions to the climate change crisis are about infrastructure choices… Read More World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/09/here-s-why-infrastructure-will-make-or-break-our-response-to-climate-change/

Utah’s renewable energy scene surged by 150 percent, supporting jobs and… Read More The Salt Lake Tribune https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2019/09/22/laura-nelson-scott-baird/

Railway systems for the extension will be supplied by a joint venture under a $194.4m contract… Read More Railway Gazette

In passing the bill, the committee moved to increase funding over five years to $475 million… Read More WTTW https://news.wttw.com/2019/09/20/house-committee-votes-boost-funding-great-lakes-restoration

New York City’s MTA released its 2020-2024 Capital Plan, proposing highest five-year investment in MTA’s history in buses, railroads, and

A new Gensler report anticipates how urban challenges like climate change, health care and traffic will influence future city designs…

By 2050, most people will live in cities. A new report lays out the ways to keep their emissions in

The order directs regulators to establish a path to a carbon-free electric sector through solar, wind, energy efficiency and energy

The programs could be particularly helpful in the U.S., where there is an urgent need for increased infrastructure funding… Read

A new initiative is in the works to restore and preserve infrastructure along the Mississippi River… Read More WMC Action

Newark is breaking ground on an ambitious $120 million project that will replace thousands of old lead pipes… Read More

Increased revenue will fund street repairs, sidewalk work, new streetlights, and more… Read More Fort Worth Star-Telegram https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article235186467.html

The need to rebuild and expand infrastructure is a long-term trend, particularly renewable energy projects… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/moneyshow/2019/09/17/7-ways-to-build-value-with-infrastructure/

From green infrastructure in D.C. to watershed investments in the Bay Area, these success stories… Read More Science X https://phys.org/news/2019-09-green-growth.html

Here we’ve rounded up some of the best events surrounding design and the built environment not to miss… Read More

States are increasingly turning to electric cars for improved air quality and lower costs; the ways states are promoting EV

This funding is part of FEMA’s recovery efforts in response to the federal disaster declaration on August 2, 2018… Read

The primary project objectives met include creating the concept of the “complete street” – a street that is comfortable, safe

Illinois Rep. Demmer received an award from the Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC) … Read More 23 WIFR https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Rochelle-celebrates-infrastructure-improvements-560274361.html

CarbonSAFE will assess and verify safe carbon dioxide commercial-scale storage sites for carbon capture and purification… Read More Utility Dive

As municipalities grow, there is a need to mitigate problems with our changing climate and flooding… Read More US World

The projects include a shared-use path in South Burlington; sidewalks in Moretown; and a sidewalk to provide safe access to

The Port of Savannah moved a record 4.5 million 20-foot equivalent container units during the fiscal year that ended in

More than 500 projects were suggested for funding with a portion of the $300 million set aside… Read More Northern

Infrastructure spending, spanning five years and totaling $148 million, is in its final phase… Read More CBC https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/gros-morne-infrastructure-spending-results-1.4828293

The investment plan also allocates $10 million for production of zero- and near-zero-carbon fuels… Read More Green Car Congress https://www.greencarcongress.com/2019/09/20190912-calenergy.html

Halting deforestation by 2030 could potentially save as much carbon as taking all the world’s cars off the roads… Read

Bigger fines could cause municipalities to invest in infrastructure to keep waterways clean… Read More Miami Herald https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article234995252.html

The township is resurfacing and making upgrades on more than 70 streets… Read More My Central Jersey https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/middlesex-county/2019/09/12/edison-nj-awarded-1-72-million-state-dot-grants/2287376001/

The project will provide data on various methods, including costs, performance, and measuring… Read More Stormwater Solutions https://www.estormwater.com/storm-water-management/metropolitan-water-district-southern-california-approves-5-million-storm

In addition to road and bridge reconstruction, the funds also support detours, guardrail replacements and safety device repairs… Read More

Portfolio managers will invest in U.S. infrastructure projects in sectors including energy, transportation and utilities… Read More Pensions & Investments

The infrastructure surfaces traditionally used in cities inherently make them prone to absorbing and holding heat… Read More Smart Cities

They want to invest $1.8 trillion over the next decade in climate adaptation—and see the potential for enormous gains… Read

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans to invest more than $48.7 million in projects in Chester County next year… Read More

The money will go toward constructing, retrofitting and monitoring various stormwater capture systems… Read More Daily Breeze https://www.dailybreeze.com/2019/09/10/southern-california-water-agency-approves-5-million-for-stormwater-pilot/

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is celebrating after Tampa City Council approved a nearly $3 billion infrastructure plan, the city’s most