iHeartRadio logo In Episode 11 of The Connection, hosts Marshall Macomber and Mary Scott Nabers talk with Christopher Ward, former Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, about the implications of the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore and the future of U.S. ports. They discuss the growing importance of private […]
A partnership among airplane manufacturer Airbus and several international airports is another step in getting hydrogen-powered flight off the ground. The company recently announced it is conducting feasibility studies to develop hydrogen fuel capabilities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. “Airports are looking for a diverse and balanced energy […]
The Federal Transit Administration is awarding $343 million to eight states to retrofit some of the busiest rail transit systems in the nation. The funds will support upgrades to aging systems to make public transportation more accessible for the elderly and disabled and more efficient for all. “We are not only modernizing our nation’s infrastructure, […]
Los Angeles once again leads the United States in the number of ENERGY STAR certified commercial and multifamily buildings, with 876 buildings last year. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released its annual list of buildings that are ENERGY STAR certified, meaning they use 35% less energy and produce 35% less CO2 emissions than standard […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior has made $81 million available for water conservation and drought resilience efforts in California’s San Joaquin Valley, located south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The funds come from the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes $500 million specifically designated for conservation initiatives, ecosystem restoration and habitat preservation in areas outside […]
New York – The city of Rochester has named Harriet T. Fisher chief technology officer for the city’s Department of Information Technology. Fisher previously served as director of the Project Management Office. She has worked with the city in various roles since 1998. The post Rochester, New York, names chief technology officer appeared first on Government Market News.
California – Amy Cunningham was appointed city manager of Novato on May 14. Cunningham has been working as interim city manager since December 2023. The city originally hired her as finance director in August 2020. She officially began her role May 15. The post Novato, California, appoints city manager appeared first on Government Market News.