There are significant opportunities on the horizon, with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding still available for reservoir and water pipeline projects. This funding, which must be claimed by 2026, is a testament to the commitment and support for these crucial projects. Conveyance programs have money waiting to support reservoir and pipeline projects, with […]
There are significant opportunities on the horizon, with hundreds of millions of dollars still available for reservoir and water pipeline projects. This funding, which must be claimed by 2026, is a testament to the commitment and support for these crucial projects. Conveyance programs have money waiting to support reservoir and pipeline projects, with approximately $233 […]
Officials at all jurisdictional levels of government develop planning documents that outline upcoming initiatives. Additionally, upcoming projects are often listed in budgets, but large initiatives are usually in planning documents of some sort. The most common planning document is called a capital improvement plan (CIP). These documents list projects that officials want to launch along […]
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, a collaboration between the U.S. departments of Energy and Transportation, is taking a major step toward preparing America’s transportation network for electric vehicles, with the announcement of $1.3 billion to expand the EV charging network. The grant application is open to state, regional, Tribal and local government entities […]
Most Americans want an alternative to the current flat gas tax rate, according to a survey of over 2,500 American adults conducted by Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI). Since 2010, MTI’s annual surveys have gauged opinions on federal transportation funding, including support for raising the gas tax or implementing mileage fees. A flat fee for all […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and experience. This week’s profile is Noel Bernal, county manager of Adams County, Colorado, which includes parts of Denver. Public career highlights and education: My time serving small communities is a career highlight. Small communities are most resource […]
The U.S. Department of Interior is making $179 million available for drought resilience measures in the Western states and water reuse and recycling projects. The funds will flow to four projects in Utah and California to increase the availability of water sources in drought-prone regions. “Water is essential to everything we do: feeding families, growing […]