The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is fast-tracking the elimination of an accessibility rule from the 1970s, using a direct process that bypasses normal public comment procedures. The DOE published the rescission on May 16 to eliminate Section 504 regulations–specifically 10 CFR 1040.73 in the Code of Federal Regulations–claiming the provisions are unnecessary and create […]
The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) is creating a roadmap for the future through a four-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and a 10-year Capital Program that will guide the transit agency’s future improvements to rider experience, asset management and zero-emission goals. The four-year plan begins in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and concludes in FY […]
The design phase for the $207 million Downtown Interstate 10 Deck Plaza project in El Paso, Texas, is slated to start this year. The project will build a deck plaza over I-10, enhancing the downtown area’s mobility and available mixed-use spaces. Construction is expected to begin in 2027. The project is broken down into four […]
Honolulu City and County’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) announced it will start using a new system to apply for and track building permits. Beginning next month, the office will use its new permitting software “HNL Build,” which the department anticipates will speed up permit processing and simplify the application process. Currently, DPP uses […]
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the first eight recipients of the Michigan Innovation Fund (MIF)on July 14, seeking to reinforce the state’s growing economy and entrepreneurs statewide. The fund, which was signed into law early this year, received a $60 million appropriation to distribute across existing early-stage evergreen venture funds, emerging evergreen funds and other […]
Data centers supporting artificial intelligence (AI) systems have proven to be one of the largest power consumers of the century, utilizing approximately 4.4% of total domestic electricity in 2023, according to a new nationwide survey. The 2025 AI Infrastructure Survey, released by industry giant Deloitte, expects that number to rise exponentially in the coming years, […]
The Texas General Land Office will invest $107.8 million in federal Community Development Block Grant Mitigation funds to strengthen roads and infrastructure. The funding, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will support improvements to roads, drainage, water detention, and water and wastewater systems across 10 counties in the Gulf Coast region […]