Palm Beach County, Florida, transit authority names executive director

Florida – The Palm Beach County transit authority, Palm Tran, has chosen Ivan Maldonado as executive director. Maldonado will bring more than two decades of transit industry experience to the position. He will succeed Michael J. Blaylock.  The post Palm Beach County, Florida, transit authority names executive director appeared first on Government Market News.

EPA awards $4.3 billion in grants to tackle climate change problems

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $4.3 billion in grants designed to help coalitions comprised of state and local governments and nonprofits tackle pollution and help transition the country to clean energy. The 25 applications selected for Climate Pollution Reduction Grants will fund projects in 30 states that target reducing greenhouse gas […]

Georgia outlines details of $1.5 billion transportation infrastructure plan

Georgia has announced new details of recently passed legislation involving a $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure around the state. The funding includes projects to be addressed in the near term as well as serves as a down payment for future expansion as Georgia continues to experience record job and population growth, Gov. Brian Kemp […]

Washington state looks to fund sustainable airports with grant opportunity

As the nation looks for ways to reduce climate pollution, the state of Washington is opening applications for its Sustainable Aviation Grant program. The initiative, announced by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), will support a range of innovations, from mobile battery-charging technology to hydrogen storage facilities and electric ground equipment, setting the stage […]

FAA makes almost $1 billion available for airport terminal improvements

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making $970 million available to develop and improve airport terminals nationwide. The agency announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity that will be awarded to an unknown number of projects. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2024. Eligible projects will include terminal gates, roads and walkways that lead directly […]

Nashville transit authority appoints deputy CEO of finance, administration

Tennessee – WeGo Public Transit, the transit authority for Nashville and Davidson County, has appointed Amanda Vandegrift as deputy CEO for  finance and administration. Prior to joining WeGo, Vandegrift was a partner with an international strategic advisory firm. She has also worked as a principal financial consultant that advised several national transit advisers. Vandegrift brings 15 years of finance […]

Mayor of Lubbock, Texas, takes office

Texas – The city of Lubbock has welcomed Mark McBrayer as mayor. McBrayer previously served as a Lubbock City Council member since 2022. The post Mayor of Lubbock, Texas, takes office appeared first on Government Market News.