Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over the next few decades. Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is investing nearly $220 million into ten Cook County road and bridge renovation projects, highlighting a historic construction year for the state. Cook County, the sixth largest county in Illinois and home to Chicago, will start construction on the projects with completion dates between 2025 and 2030. The funding […]
Electric vehicle drivers across the Golden State will have more options on where to plug in their cars and trucks. Due to rapid construction so far in 2024, California announced that the state now has over 150,000 active EV charging stations. Nearly one-third of those chargers have been added since the end of 2023. […]
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is receiving in federal funding to accelerate the buildout of more than 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers statewide. Funding comes via the U.S. Department of Transportation’s $2.5 billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (FCI) Discretionary Grant Program. This announcement comes on the heels of the state being the first […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is unveiling a $48.6 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for the research, development and innovation of offshore wind turbine initiatives. Funded through the DOE’s Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO), this FOA supports the agency’s mission to speed up the deployment of wind power off U.S. coasts and contribute to […]
The state of Wisconsin will use $262 million to support a series of critical projects, including building infrastructure, upgrading facilities, supporting correctional centers and performing general maintenance and upkeep. The Wisconsin State Building Commission (WSBC) will allocate the funds to partially support selected projects, ensuring the state can meet the needs of its education, justice, […]
The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University’s Center for Infrastructure Public-Private Partnership Policy is hosting their annual P3 forum next week. “Inflection Point: New Capital, New Markets, and New Challenges” happens on Monday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The forum is being held in Mason Square at Van […]