Considering the possibility of build alternatives for the I-495 and I-270 Public-Private Partnership Program, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) this week launched the Opportunity MDOT p...
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Maryland will receive $125 million from the federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America Grant Program for revamping the 124-year-old Howard Street Tunnel. The state’s application was submitted...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has issued 372 construction contracts through June 30 for bridge, highway and other transportation projects. PennDOT has also replaced or reh...
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As of last week, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is looking for partners interested in two upcoming projects for the interstate. Their Notice of Intent (NOI) conc...
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A funding request from U.S. Sen. Krysten Sinema (D-AZ) produced $90 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) this week, all earmarked for a lane expansion project on Interstate 17. ...
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Several U.S. representatives introduced the Green Transportation Act this week, pledging a legislative effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the state and local levels. The legislation prop...
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Washington State University (WSU) has been selected to lead a new national University Transportation Center that aims to address one of the nation’s key transportation priorities: improving the dura...
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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) would like to overhaul the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and recently submitted an amendment to the Transportation Advisory ...
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently issued a Request for Information for the design and development of JFK Central at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The request seeks fe...
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At its 31st Annual Public Private Partnerships (P3s) in Transportation Conference this week, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) honored four recipients for their model rol...
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With a mission to replace old diesel school buses, the California Energy Commission this week awarded $70 million to swap in new, all-electric school buses for use throughout the state. In all, mor...
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Two Kentucky general aviation airports will receive nearly $11 million in federal discretionary grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve aviation infrastructure and boost safety an...
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Congress must provide a permanent revenue solution for the federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF), Bob Alger, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) chairman, recently testified. Th...
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met Monday with U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-MN) to discuss their support of the U.S. Highway 14 Four-Lane Expansion Project near New Ulm, Minn. Walz and Hagedorn said the hig...
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U.S. Rep Max Rose (D-NY) recently sent a letter to New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo urging the implementation of a microtransit pilot program on Staten Island that would address transit deserts and incre...
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The New York State Public Service Commission recently approved the expansion of its direct current fast-charging infrastructure program, which makes fast-charging plugs at newly constructed charging s...
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Under new legislation proposed in the Senate and House last week, states would be able to use federal highway funds to build roads that are safer for all users -- not just drivers. The Complete Str...
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Twenty-two House members of the Texas delegation signed a letter last week urging the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to support infrastructure funding efforts for the Permian Basin in West ...
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced last week the Build America, Buy America Act, which seeks to guarantee that all taxpayer-funded infrastructure and public works projects utilize American...
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recently completed phase one of the $658.3 million North Satellite Modernization Project. The project included a 255,000 square-foot expansion, featuring housin...
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