Mary Scott NabersTransportation Archives - Mary Scott Nabers https://maryscottnabers.com Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:25:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-Web-Mary-Scott-Nabers-6813-Edit-Edit-Crop-32x32.jpg Transportation Archives - Mary Scott Nabers https://maryscottnabers.com 32 32 Transit-Oriented Development gains steam as 2026 funding holds firm https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/11/06/transit-oriented-development-gains-steam-as-2026-funding-holds-firm/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/11/06/transit-oriented-development-gains-steam-as-2026-funding-holds-firm/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:01:41 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=15314 As 2026 approaches, transit-oriented development (TOD) continues to gain traction in cities throughout America. Federal funding support is holding steady, and new financing tools are available to broaden the field for planners, builders, and public agencies.   The Federal Transit Administration’s Pilot Program for TOD project planning remains funded for fiscal year 2026 and larger federal programs, such as the Capital Investment Grants and […]

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]]> As 2026 approaches, transit-oriented development (TOD) continues to gain traction in cities throughout America. Federal funding support is holding steady, and new financing tools are available to broaden the field for planners, builders, and public agencies.   The Federal Transit Administration’s Pilot Program for TOD project planning remains funded for fiscal year 2026 and larger federal programs, such as the Capital Investment Grants and […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/11/06/transit-oriented-development-gains-steam-as-2026-funding-holds-firm/feed/ 0 Rebuilding the Rules: Contractors face most significant DBE shake-up in 40 years https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/10/24/rebuilding-the-rules-contractors-face-most-significant-dbe-shake-up-in-40-years/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/10/24/rebuilding-the-rules-contractors-face-most-significant-dbe-shake-up-in-40-years/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:10:07 +0000 designer https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/10/24/rebuilding-the-rules-contractors-face-most-significant-dbe-shake-up-in-40-years/ For more than four decades, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program has served as one of the federal government’s cornerstone efforts to ensure fair competition in transportation contracting. The DBE program originated when Congress recognized that women and minority-owned businesses were being systematically excluded from federal contracting opportunities, particularly contracting opportunities […]

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]]> For more than four decades, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program has served as one of the federal government’s cornerstone efforts to ensure fair competition in transportation contracting. The DBE program originated when Congress recognized that women and minority-owned businesses were being systematically excluded from federal contracting opportunities, particularly contracting opportunities […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/10/24/rebuilding-the-rules-contractors-face-most-significant-dbe-shake-up-in-40-years/feed/ 0 Riding the rails will continue for people and freight – contracting opportunities abound… but changes could be looming https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/03/27/riding-the-rails-will-continue-for-people-and-freight-contracting-opportunities-abound-but-changes-could-be-looming-2/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/03/27/riding-the-rails-will-continue-for-people-and-freight-contracting-opportunities-abound-but-changes-could-be-looming-2/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:26:49 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=13447 At one time, railroads were the predominant mode of travel in America. They still function well, but now hundreds of cities and many states are dealing with rail modifications and roadway revisions because of new safety requirements and other transportation priorities. Trains carry passengers and all kinds of freight, but when they pass through downtown […]

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]]> At one time, railroads were the predominant mode of travel in America. They still function well, but now hundreds of cities and many states are dealing with rail modifications and roadway revisions because of new safety requirements and other transportation priorities. Trains carry passengers and all kinds of freight, but when they pass through downtown […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/03/27/riding-the-rails-will-continue-for-people-and-freight-contracting-opportunities-abound-but-changes-could-be-looming-2/feed/ 0 Emerging Railroad Infrastructure Projects Create High Demand for Private Sector Contracting Partners https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/01/22/emerging-railroad-infrastructure-projects-create-high-demand-for-private-sector-contracting-partners/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/01/22/emerging-railroad-infrastructure-projects-create-high-demand-for-private-sector-contracting-partners/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:15:56 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=12859 The railroad industry is undergoing significant upgrades across the U.S. and a slew of new projects are being planned to improve safety, reduce congestion, and streamline transportation. These initiatives open a wealth of opportunities for contractors in various fields including engineering, construction, environmental services, professional services, and technology. This article explores five major railroad infrastructure […]

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]]> The railroad industry is undergoing significant upgrades across the U.S. and a slew of new projects are being planned to improve safety, reduce congestion, and streamline transportation. These initiatives open a wealth of opportunities for contractors in various fields including engineering, construction, environmental services, professional services, and technology. This article explores five major railroad infrastructure […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/01/22/emerging-railroad-infrastructure-projects-create-high-demand-for-private-sector-contracting-partners/feed/ 0 Now is the time to check out the new rail projects planned for a 2025 launch https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/12/06/now-is-the-time-to-check-out-the-new-rail-projects-planned-for-a-2025-launch/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/12/06/now-is-the-time-to-check-out-the-new-rail-projects-planned-for-a-2025-launch/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:37:49 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=12483 Countries throughout the world are currently spending billions on rail infrastructure. America faces ongoing struggles in staying competitive, a task that is far from simple. Vietnam’s National Assembly recently approved construction of a $67 billion high speed railway. Canadian officials have also recently announced a new high-speed rail project that will connect Quebec City and […]

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]]> Countries throughout the world are currently spending billions on rail infrastructure. America faces ongoing struggles in staying competitive, a task that is far from simple. Vietnam’s National Assembly recently approved construction of a $67 billion high speed railway. Canadian officials have also recently announced a new high-speed rail project that will connect Quebec City and […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/12/06/now-is-the-time-to-check-out-the-new-rail-projects-planned-for-a-2025-launch/feed/ 0 Large, low visibility infrastructure projects are being planned throughout America https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/11/06/large-low-visibility-infrastructure-projects-are-being-planned-throughout-america/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/11/06/large-low-visibility-infrastructure-projects-are-being-planned-throughout-america/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:25:44 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=12262 Image of train at rail crossingAt-grade rail crossings – where roads intersect at the same level with railway tracks – are the second leading cause of rail-related fatalities in the U.S., with over 2,000 incidents and approximately 200 deaths annually. The existing technology for grade crossing warnings has largely remained unchanged since the 1960s and more is obviously needed. The […]

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]]> Image of train at rail crossingAt-grade rail crossings – where roads intersect at the same level with railway tracks – are the second leading cause of rail-related fatalities in the U.S., with over 2,000 incidents and approximately 200 deaths annually. The existing technology for grade crossing warnings has largely remained unchanged since the 1960s and more is obviously needed. The […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/11/06/large-low-visibility-infrastructure-projects-are-being-planned-throughout-america/feed/ 0 Hundreds of projects to reconnect communities separated by roadways will launch in 2025 https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/11/01/hundreds-of-projects-to-reconnect-communities-separated-by-roadways-will-launch-in-2025/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/11/01/hundreds-of-projects-to-reconnect-communities-separated-by-roadways-will-launch-in-2025/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:49:48 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=12225 Image of Central_Ohio_Transit_Authority_busesThe 4.2 million miles of roads and highways in the U.S. are critical components of the country’s economic vitality. The transportation infrastructure allows Americans to commute, connect and transport goods efficiently. Yet, many of the older roadways limit access between communities, negatively impacting citizens and businesses. Congress has appropriated an abundance of funding to remedy […]

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]]> Image of Central_Ohio_Transit_Authority_busesThe 4.2 million miles of roads and highways in the U.S. are critical components of the country’s economic vitality. The transportation infrastructure allows Americans to commute, connect and transport goods efficiently. Yet, many of the older roadways limit access between communities, negatively impacting citizens and businesses. Congress has appropriated an abundance of funding to remedy […]

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