In the heart of California’s foothills rising to the Sierra Nevada mountain peaks, one county is planning major infrastructure upgrades. Placer County has announced a $1.1 billion five-year capital improvement blueprint to address aging facilities and roads, enhance public safety and improve community services across one of California’s fastest-growing regions. The Countywide Capital Improvement Plan, […]
A year after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which killed six people, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has announced plans to implement an estimated $160 million in upgrades to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The improvements include both long-term enhancements and short-term safety measures. The MDTA owns and operates both the Key Bridge […]
Utah has opened the submission window for its Unified Water Infrastructure Plan (UWIP) project database, accepting entries through May 9, 2025. The UWIP, established through HB 280 in 2024, is a centralized system intended to guide state funding for water infrastructure projects. The Water Development Coordinating Council, created by the legislation, brings together key state […]
A Hawaiian island is releasing a new affordable housing plan amid efforts to connect residents with multimodal transportation services and recover from disastrous wildfires in 2023. Maui County Department of Housing has unveiled the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Affordable Housing Fund Annual Plan, which seeks to guide the county’s affordable housing appropriations for the next […]
The Federal Aviation Administration has chosen the Texas A&M University System to establish and operate its new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT), Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Sen. Ted Cruz announced. The center will focus on testing and integrating emerging aviation technologies, including drones and air taxis, into national airspace. It was created […]
New York is announcing more than $175 million in grants and loans to support water and sewer infrastructure projects throughout the state. The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors is authorizing the new funding, in the form of low-cost financing, to advance shovel-ready projects that improve residents’ reliable access to clean drinking water. The […]
Atlanta is set to launch its first comprehensive plan to address climate resilience and the disproportionate impacts of climate change. The Climate Resilience Action Plan, which will be released on April 30, is a blueprint designed to build the city’s capacity for preparing, adapting and responding to the impacts of climate change. The Mayor’s Office […]