Texas town’s streets honored as ‘Great Place’ in state

The American Planning Association’s Texas chapter has recognized South Main Street and Dallas Road in the town of Grapevine as a Great Place in Texas for 2023. The award is a part of the American Planning Association’s (APA) spin off the Great Places in America program, which recognizes neighborhoods, streets and public spaces that make […]

EPA turns attention to landfills, an underestimated source of methane emissions

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency looks to crack down on methane emissions, landfills are emerging as an underestimated source of climate pollution. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that traps about 80 times more heat in the earth’s atmosphere than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. As the organic waste — mostly food waste […]

$420 million available to create open wireless networks

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced a second Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), with $420 million available for innovations in open radio units for 5G and 6G cellular networks, as well as commercializing the findings. The $1.5 billion Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund is intended to develop these units, crucial components […]

Three states get federal funds to study live traffic-safety data

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Michelin Mobility Intelligence (MMI) have joined forces to offer grants to three states for traffic safety data gathering and analysis. California, Minnesota and Washington will each gather a more up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of traffic safety issues, their root causes and possible solutions. Michelin will provide near real-time […]

Upcoming projects at America’s ports can be found in every state

American ports are extremely large contributors to the nation’s GDP and critical components of the country’s global competitiveness. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress several years ago was designed to support all types of infrastructure upgrades, and ports were a primary focus. Billions were allocated for port upgrades and expansions, which has spurred massive […]

Upcoming projects at America’s ports can be found in every state

American ports are extremely large contributors to the nation’s GDP and critical components of the country’s global competitiveness. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress several years ago was designed to support all types of infrastructure upgrades, and ports were a primary focus. Billions were allocated for port upgrades and expansions, which has spurred massive […]