Work concludes on $15.7M project along New York’s Northern State Parkway
An effort to improve traffic flow along the Northern State Parkway in New York ended this week… Read More Transportation
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USDOT launches new rural transportation infrastructure initiative
Secretary, Elaine L Chao has chaired the inaugural meeting of a new council that aims to address disparities in rural
Read moreLike Restaurants, Buildings Will Get Grades (D’s for Energy Guzzlers)
Next year, New York City buildings will be required to display their marks on energy efficiency… Read More The New
Read moreCity loan program aims to encourage clean energy upgrades
Property owners can pursue 30-year loans to help finance clean energy improvements for both new and existing buildings… Read More
Read moreThe Future of the Streetlight Might Be in the Past
A new competition from the L.A. mayor’s office invites designers to create next-generation streetlights… Read More CityLab https://www.citylab.com/design/2019/11/street-light-los-angeles-history-lighting-design-lamp-safety/602218/
Read moreUSDA to invest $4.3 million in Logan County water infrastructure project
The $4.3 million investment will allow the Logan-Todd Regional Water Commission to upgrade and replace about two miles of waterline…
Read moreDelDOT announces infrastructure plans for growing Sussex district
DelDOT projects 1.5 million SF of commercial development to coincide with the buildout… Read More Delaware Public Media https://www.delawarepublic.org/post/deldot-announces-283-million-infrastructure-plan-growing-sussex-district
Read moreFlorida’s budget includes nearly $10M for transportation infrastructure development
The investment includes $865.7 million to resurface roads, $686 million for transit advancements… Read More Transportation Today https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/16084-floridas-budget-includes-nearly-10m-for-transportation-infrastructure-development/
Read moreGovernor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Increase Offshore Wind Goal to 7,500 Megawatts by 2035
It more than doubles New Jersey’s offshore wind goal and creates thousands of jobs… Read More Insider NJ https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/governor-murphy-signs-executive-order-increase-offshore-wind-goal-7500-megawatts-2035/
Read moreHouse Energy Panel Approves Pipeline Safety Reauthorization
Legislation that would create heftier penalties for unsafe pipeline operation made its way… Read More Bloomberg Environment https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/house-energy-committee-approves-pipeline-safety-reauthorization
Read moreUSDOT launches new rural transportation infrastructure initiative
The new council aims to address disparities in rural transportation infrastructure and funding… Read More Traffic Technology Today https://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news/infrastructure/usdot-launches-new-rural-transportation-infrastructure-initiative.html
Read moreAddressing infrastructure means investing in water
Much of our water infrastructure hasn’t been updated for decades — some as long as a century… Read More The
Read morePennsylvania OKs multimodal infrastructure projects for funding
Gov. Tom Wolf last week announced the approval of 141 transportation infrastructure projects for a total of $79.3 million in
Read moreBeaumont Receives $18 Million Infrastructure Investment
The project will bring the Main Street Terminal into a state of good repair to restore dock service to handle
Read moreIt’s Getting Windier and That Could be Good News for Renewable Energy
Average global wind speed had been dropping since 1978, but this trend has reversed over the past decade… Read More
Read moreTransportation plan for Ford site encourages walking, biking and transit
Nearly 10,000 trips into and out of the site are expected each weekday by walkers, bicyclists and transit riders, according
Read moreThe Clean Water Act’s Legacy for the Ohio River
Since its inception, the CWA has instituted water quality standards for 150 different pollutants… Read More Cleveland Scene https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2019/11/18/the-clean-water-acts-legacy-for-the-ohio-river
Read moreU.S. DOT invests $900 million in BUILD infrastructure grants
Funding will go toward 55 projects in 35 states, and half of the funds are for projects in rural… Read
Read moreUSDA announces multi-million-dollar funding to improve Presque Isle wastewater treatment facility
The improved plant should be able to process 10 million gallons of wastewater per day, doubling… Read More The County
Read moreCities urged to ‘join dots’ between transport, energy, and built environment
The report aims to provide decision makers with practical interventions they can make… Read More Business Green https://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/3083737/cities-need-to-join-dots-between-transport-energy-and-the-built-environment
Read moreHow the DOE Plans to Modernize the Grid in the Near Term
The agency last week announced $80 million in funding over the next three years… Read More Power https://www.powermag.com/how-the-doe-plans-to-modernize-the-grid-in-the-near-term/
Read moreGov. DeSantis announces $4M grant for Melbourne airport to improve infrastructure
The money, which comes from the Florida Job Growth grant, would help the airport extend an… Read More WFTV https://www.wftv.com/news/local/desantis-announces-4m-grant-for-melbourne-airport-to-help-improve-infrastructure/1008272084
Read moreEPA selects East County Advanced Water Purification program to apply for $342M in funding
The program is one of only 38 projects chosen nationwide to apply… Read More Water World https://www.waterworld.com/drinking-water/infrastructure-funding/article/14071908/epa-selects-east-county-advanced-water-purification-program-to-apply-for-342m-in-funding
Read moreTwo Maine infrastructure projects get federal funding
The Department of Transportation has awarded $44.7 million in grants to fund two transportation infrastructure projects… Read More Portland Press
Read moreSacramento approves $27M loan for infrastructure projects around MLS stadium
The agreement means the city could loan Republic FC up to $27.2 million for things like sewer lines and street
Read moreHow to Reach U.S. Net Zero Emissions By 2050: Decarbonizing Electricity
By 2050, the net zero pathway abates more than 6 Gt of emissions a year and saves more than 120,000
Read more$25 Million Infrastructure Investment coming to Port of Alaska
The transportation department announced an award of $25 million coming to Anchorage to build a new petroleum and cement marine
Read moreU.S. Senator Capito announces EDA Infrastructure Grants
$7 million in federal grant funding for sewer infrastructure projects around the state was announced in an awards ceremony in
Read moreMidtown East slated for 20-year MTA construction project
Transportation officials have budgeted $2 billion, excluding inflation, for the project… Read More Curbed https://ny.curbed.com/2019/11/11/20959090/mta-midtown-east-grand-central-terminal-construction
Read moreAqua Pa. cuts ribbon on Treasure Lake West wastewater treatment plant
The project is one of many that make up Aqua’s $26 million 2019 capital program… Read More The Courier PA
Read moreExploring the business case for carbon removal
The real question is whether these approaches can grow quickly enough to meet surging demand… Read More GreenBiz https://www.greenbiz.com/article/exploring-business-case-carbon-removal
Read moreGrant awarded to Brookings for new interchangegrant awarded to Brookings for new interchange
$18.7 million grant awarded to Brookings for new interchange The BUILD grant is a program that helps develop transportation infrastructure
Read moreWater Main Project Underway In Cherry Hill
$1.38M Water Main Project Underway In Cherry Hill The company will upgrade the aging water lines installed as far back
Read moreMissoula wins $13M infrastructure grant
Missoula will receive a federal BUILD grant that officials say will kickstart infrastructure upgrades in the fast-growing area… Read More
Read moreCity of Greenville awarded $15 million grant to improve transportation infrastructure
The project will include roadway realignment and resurfacing, extension of greenway space, construction of a multi-use path, and conversion of
Read moreColorado’s cleanest energy options are also its cheapest
Of all the states in the US, Colorado may be the best prepared for a genuine, large-scale energy transition… Read
Read moreNorth Dakota DOT, West Fargo celebrate completion of I-94, Sheyenne Street interchange
The $57.5 million project is intended to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and transform the corridor into an urban transportation
Read moreWater Infrastructure Bills Advance in House
Two bipartisan water infrastructure bills that advance NLC’s Rebuild With Us campaign… Read More Cities Speak https://citiesspeak.org/2019/11/05/water-infrastructure-bills-advance-in-house/
Read moreSan Jose expected to approve $93M purchase of piece of Coyote Valley in history-making preservation deal
The city will pay $46 million, the Peninsula Open Space Trust will pay $42 million, and… Read More Silicon Valley
Read moreELECTION ROUNDUP: Transit (Mostly) Wins
Voters approved bond measures in Houston and Maine, a new transportation agency in Denver… Read More Streets Blog USA https://usa.streetsblog.org/2019/11/06/election-roundup-transit-mostly-wins/
Read moreStopping climate change means building a better transportation system
Public transit and walking/biking communities should be at the core of the transformation… Read More Nation of Change https://www.nationofchange.org/2019/11/05/stopping-climate-change-means-building-a-better-transportation-system/
Read moreMontana city to get $5.9M for trails, water infrastructure
The decision allocates $3.2 million to the Greenway Trail, $2.1 million to water infrastructure… Read More ABC Fox Montana https://www.abcfoxmontana.com/regional/montana-city-to-get-m-for-trails-water-infrastructure/article_ffe8ff69-ca3e-5642-a3b4-79f081e02269.html
Read moreArlington Heights and Buffalo Grove among the towns to get share of $45B state infrastructure funding
The plan will contribute much-needed funds to improve highways, roads and bridges… Read More Arlington Heights Post https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/ct-ahp-state-grant-projects-tl-1031-20191104-fkakedpp3zh7xj6gtsnvbapnme-story.html
Read moreNew Jersey American Water Invests $12M in South Plainfield Infrastructure
The project also includes the reconstruction of existing manholes and valve pits along the pipeline route… Read More Citybizlist https://newyork.citybizlist.com/article/580376/new-jersey-american-water-invests-12m-in-south-plainfield-infrastructure
Read moreAn Energy Breakthrough Could Store Solar Power for Decades
Scientists have figured out how to harness energy and store it to be released on demand in the form of
Read moreFederal grants to aid energy efficiency in Alabama
Nearly $370,000 in federal money is going to help improve energy efficiency at nearly 20 locations around Alabama… Read More
Read moreMoDOT wins national award for Highway 63 improvements
Since installation, the overall crash rate has been reduced by 50% and there have been no severe injury or fatal
Read moreNew water treatment plant welcomed addition in county
The new plant has increased production capacity, improved reliability and provides enhanced safety for the company’s employees… Read More New
Read morePaulding reservoir project reaches key milestones toward water production by early 2020
Officials reached milestones on the $215 million project, including completion of a pumping… Read More Marietta Daily Journal https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/west_georgia/news/paulding-reservoir-project-reaches-key-milestones-toward-water-production-by/article_7e43235e-fb71-11e9-95cc-97e83b753559.html
Read moreINDOT announces $99.2 million in state matching funds for infrastructure projects
Each project is evaluated on a basis of need, traffic volume, local support, regional economics and impact on mobility… Read
Read moreGovernments and businesses seek resilience in a changing climate
Billion-dollar weather is a growing trend, and people are looking more closely at microgrids and… Read More GreenBiz https://www.greenbiz.com/article/governments-and-businesses-seek-resilience-changing-climate
Read moreHighways, Infrastructure, Storms—It’s Time to Focus on Prevention
More weather disasters are coming; smart funding for infrastructure now will save… Read More Bloomberg Environment https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/insight-highways-infrastructure-storms-its-time-to-focus-on-prevention
Read moreHouse advances four transportation bills from Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
The Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act was introduced in February by Reps. Mark Meadows and Scott Peters… Read More Transportation
Read moreNew Infrastructure Helps Starkville Quality of Life Grow
Infrastructure has become so pedestrian-friendly, Terry Long changed his restaurant’s business model… Read More WCBI https://www.wcbi.com/new-infrastructure-helps-starkville-quality-of-life-grow/
Read morePennsylvania clean transportation infrastructure bill to be considered this week
The bill aims to spur the development of electric, natural gas and hydrogen vehicles by developing infrastructure to support them…
Read moreHuge Battery Investments Drop Energy-Storage Costs Faster Than Expected
Many of these alternative battery technologies will leap from the lab to the marketplace by 2030, the report predicts… Read
Read moreCentral Texas transportation agencies investing millions in I-35 for new lanes
These new lanes will be the first time I-35 has seen a major expansion since 1974… Read More Community Impact
Read more$23 billion water infrastructure bill clears House committee
The programs provide local governments with loans and other financing to fund wastewater infrastructure projects… Read More The Citizen https://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/john-katko-backed-billion-water-infrastructure-bill-clears-house-committee/article_7202ef9b-cf3a-5c16-b771-2c7a032709f5.html
Read moreTampa’s Whopping $1.4 Billion Westshore Area Interchange Project Set for FY 2023-2024
The project is set to take place in fiscal year 2023-2024… Read More Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/tampas-whopping-14-billion-westshore-area-interchange-project-set-fy-2023-2024
Read moreChattanooga awarded $30 million low-interest loan for wastewater infrastructure improvements
Three 10 million gallon basins hold back large volumes of wastewater during large storm events… Read More WRCB https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/41233043/chattanooga-awarded-dollar30-million-lowinterest-loan-for-wastewater-infrastructure-improvements
Read moreUSDA to increase energy technology development in rural America
USDA and DOE have convened interagency working groups… Read More Ag Daily https://www.agdaily.com/news/usda-energy-technology-development/
Read moreA Good Start to a Needed Transit Expansion
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority finished $350 million renovation of oldest rail line… Read More Los Angeles Downtown News http://www.ladowntownnews.com/opinion/a-good-start-to-a-needed-transit-expansion/article_ac1d9bf0-f780-11e9-a657-afd6e80b3962.html
Read moreClimate Change Could Wreck a Quarter of U.S. Bridges in 21 Years
The team comprised of engineers looked at 89,089 steel bridges… Read More Popular Mechanics https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a29579577/climate-changes-bridges/
Read moreEPA invites 38 projects to apply for WIFIA loans
Projects selected nationwide include… Read More Water Finance & Management https://waterfm.com/epa-invites-38-projects-to-apply-for-wifia-loans/
Read moreCuomo announces $133 million to rebuild infrastructure along Lake Ontario
It’s part of the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, or REDI… Read More WXXI News https://www.wxxinews.org/post/cuomo-announces-133-million-rebuild-infrastructure-along-lake-ontario
Read moreWhite House says infrastructure projects should seek private funding
At the North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum in Washington D.C., Kudlow said… Read More Times Union https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/White-House-says-infrastructure-projects-should-14554288.php
Read moreThe Vital Need for Energy Equity in Atlanta
Cities are embracing clean energy and must ensure low-income residents and people of color… Read More US News & World
Read moreMetro floats early project list for ‘transformative’ $3 billion transportation package
The Metro council, which will ultimately approve the final projects and send them to voters, expects to take up the
Read moreVirginians are buying less gas but driving more miles. For transportation officials, that’s a problem.
Had fuel tax collections grown at the same pace as driving, the state would have taken in another $31.3 million
Read moreFlooding: It’s all about infrastructure
The Metropolitan Reclamation Water District is working to make an impact at the most local levels… Read More Crain’s Chicago
Read moreIndiana Investing $100 Million in State Infrastructure
The partnership seeks to promote economic development, create jobs and strengthen… Read More WIBC https://www.wibc.com/news/local-news/indiana-investing-100-million-state-infrastructure
Read moreHow the cleanest U.S. cities are progressing toward zero carbon
These cities provide powerful lessons in transitioning while growing a city economy… Read More GreenBiz https://www.greenbiz.com/article/how-cleanest-us-cities-are-progressing-toward-zero-carbon
Read moreSmart Low-Carbon Cities – Big Changes Ahead
Transportation by 2025 will reflect the convergence of technology, energy, and… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/uhenergy/2019/10/22/smart-low-carbon-cities-big-changes-ahead/#725186664984
Read moreGreen networks: Incorporating energy efficiency into 5G
5G networks could be “green networks” that unlock energy-efficient technologies to… Read More The Hill https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/466906-green-networks-incorporating-energy-efficiency-into-5g
Read moreRebuild Illinois highway improvement program to spend 42 million dollars in Whiteside County
Governor J.B. Pritzker on Monday announced billions of dollars for roads and bridges with a new focus on maintenance… Read
Read moreWater Bureau to apply for $554 million federal loan for Bull Run Treatment projects
If approved, Portland can get $554 million for a corrosion control project and the filtration plant… Read More KATU https://katu.com/news/following-the-money/water-bureau-to-apply-for-554-million-federal-loan-for-bull-run-treatment-projects
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Caltrans Generates Nearly $233 Million Through Efficiencies, Exceeds the SB 1 Statutory Goal of $100 Million
SACRAMENTO – Caltrans today released its SB 1 Annual Efficiencies Report for fiscal year 2018-2019 to the California Transportation Commission, noting
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Gov. Pritzker, IDOT Announce Rebuild Illinois Road and Bridge Projects
New multi-year plan lays out $23.5 billion in maintenance, preservation, and expansion projects across the state Springfield, Ill. — Governor JB
Read moreRebuild NY Now Launches New Infrastructure Campaign
A coalition of construction and business groups this week launched a renewed effort to push for infrastructure investments in New
Read moreReport: Transportation infrastructure contributes $34.1B to economy
This has the potential of increasing to more than $138.5 billion each year as infrastructure connectivity improves… Read More Transportation
Read moreRenewable capacity set for 50% growth over next few years, IEA says
Renewables’ share in worldwide power generation is seen growing from 26% now to 30% in 2024… Read More CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/21/renewable-capacity-set-for-50percent-growth-over-next-few-years-iea-says.html
Read moreInfrastructure Plans Approved for Oklahoma’s Future
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved three plans that will steer infrastructure projects in the coming years… Read More Transport
Read moreFrazee gets $3 million in water treatment plant funding
Clear Lake, Montrose and Waverly are the other three cities sharing in the $9.5 million in awards… Read More Detroit
Read moreTemporary legislation enacted to fast-track water infrastructure
The temporary legislation will streamline approvals for water infrastructure projects where there is a critical town water supply need… Read
Read moreUSDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
USDA is investing $201 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 31 states… Read More WBIW http://www.wbiw.com/2019/10/16/usda-invests-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-improvements-in-31-states/
Read moreMicrogrids could help California improve grid resilience in face of wildfire threat
A growing number of companies are installing microgrids in California to respond to… Read More GreenBiz https://www.greenbiz.com/article/microgrids-could-help-california-improve-grid-resilience-face-wildfire-threat
Read moreGreen Bonds Worth $150 Million Will Conserve Millions Of Acres Of At-Risk Forests
Forests offset as much as 1/5 of US carbon emissions and support more than 8.5 million jobs… Read More Forbes
Read moreIEA wins $67 million Iowa wind contract to power up state renewables
The 130MW Richland Wind Farm in Iowa valued at approximately $67 million… Read More Smart Energy https://www.smart-energy.com/renewable-energy/iea-wins-67-million-iowa-wind-contract-to-power-up-state-renewables/
Read moreGarfield, neighboring counties account for $328 million of ODOT’s 8-year plan
Approximate figures are $35 million for Garfield County, $26 million for Blaine, $34 million… Read More Enid News and Eagle
Read moreErie City Water Authority awarded $32 million loan for major Erie water project
ECWA awarded the loan toward a major four-phase water system project to correct deficiencies… Read More Your Erie https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/erie-city-water-authority-awarded-32-million-loan-for-major-erie-water-project/
Read moreChicago public-private partnership to get $1.2 billion for infrastructure projects
The majority comes from the state’s recently enacted infrastructure plan, which doubled the state’s gas tax… Read More The Center
Read moreStates With the Best Infrastructure – 2019 Edition
SmartAsset compared states across eight metrics related to road, bridge and public transportation quality; water system needs and electric grid
Read moreLithium will fuel the clean energy boom. This company may have a breakthrough
EnergySource filed a patent application for a lithium extraction technique in June, after three years working on the process… Read
Read moreNevada receives $26.6M federal funding for I-15/215 Northern Beltway interchange project
The money will be used to underwrite the $100 million Interstate 15/215 Northern Beltway interchange project… Read More Transportation Today
Read moreCrown Point to receive $21M for drinking water improvements
The city will receive a piece of the $910 million pie Indiana will dish out to support wastewater and drinking
Read morePublic Works Says Morris Mill Dam Project on Track to be Complete by End of Year
The project is being done to bring the dam up to current state standards and prevent a wash-out… Read More
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CUES Opens New Sales & Service Center in Estacada, Oregon
Orlando, Florida, USA – CUES, Inc., is proud to announce the grand opening of their new larger sales and service
Read moreIndiana DOT Announces $99 Million for Local Roads
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
Read moreOur energy grid is vulnerable. Locally sourced power may be the answer.
Improvements can be made using better sensors, but the long-term strategy to combat power outages is to… Read More Berkeley
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