Illinois is advancing its agenda to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging options and accelerate climate change action statewide.  Gov. JB Pritzker announced this week an additional $65.6 million toward placing charging stations every 50 miles along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors across the state. Applications for a portion of the funding will be accepted until Feb. 13, 2026.  Stations funded during this phase are required to operate 24 hours a day, maintain a 97% annual […]

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has revealed plans for a $100 million Interstate 35 improvement initiative. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.  The project targets a stretch of road between the cities of Huxley and Ames and an interchange between I-35 and U.S. Highway 30. The reconstruction effort builds off ongoing work to widen I-35 between Ankeny and Huxley.  The […]

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) has been selected to receive $46.3 million in federal dollars to build a maintenance facility. While the construction date has not yet been released, officials anticipate the building will open within the next two years.  The state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility would provide the authority with the support needed to maintain its transit fleet in the face […]

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) announced plans this week to replace the aging dock at Cold Bay, a critical lifeline for the remote Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) stop more than 600 miles southwest of Anchorage, after surveys show the structure nearing the end of its serviceable life and at risk […]

The New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Hub (NJ AI Hub) will launch an AI Accelerator in 2026 designed to promote innovative startups and entrepreneurs by connecting them with mentors, investors and industry partners. Plug and Play – a global innovation platform – will power the accelerator.  Pushing the boundaries on AI development and innovation is the core purpose of the AI Accelerator, with the goal of positioning the state as a national […]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $1.1 billion in transportation funding earlier this month, advancing the state’s “Build More, Faster – For All” initiative. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved the allocation, which targets new zero-emission buses and charging infrastructure alongside a range of road and bridge improvements statewide.  The funding addresses deteriorating bridges, roadway maintenance, backlogs and traffic safety issues in communities […]

Detroit is one step closer to developing a new downtown multimodal transportation hub. Detroit People Mover, a publicly funded component of the Detroit Transportation Corporation, anticipates releasing a request for consultant proposals in Jan. 2026 for a new Michigan Multimodal Facility, seeking to expand transit options for residents and upgrade city infrastructure for future growth. While the […]