The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is advancing a $68.4 billion initiative to modernize New York’s transit system. The MTA’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan focuses on repairing aging infrastructure, improving accessibility and enhancing climate resilience to ensure dependable and sustainable transit for daily commuters. The New York State budget provides the necessary funding for the initiative. With […]
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity announced on May 30 that the state will reopen the prequalification window for internet providers to apply for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The federal program will provide $1.5 billion in funding for high-speed internet expansion projects across […]
The Texas High-Speed Rail Project has received renewed support following an economic study on the proposed railway’s Dallas-to-Houston and Dallas-to-Fort Worth routes. The new study, commissioned in June 2024 by the Dallas City Council, analyzes the economic viability and urban integration of the long-awaited public transportation project. Conducted by the Boston Consulting Group, researchers provide […]
Illinois is launching a $500 million Site Readiness investment as part of its fiscal year (FY) 2026 balanced budget under Gov. JB Pritzker. The goal is to repurpose underutilized or state-owned properties to attract private investment, create jobs and revitalize local economies. The initiative includes two components, both of which offer substantial opportunities for economic […]
Queen Creek, Arizona, is moving forward with a $627.7 million annual budget with an emphasis on capital improvements in the Phoenix-area town. Nearly half the budget is dedicated to projects that involve making improvements to transportation, public safety, water and wastewater, parks and other infrastructure. The town said continued capital improvements were necessary to keep […]
The Pflugerville City Council in Texas has approved an updated mobility plan following multiple approved readings. The Pflugerville Pforward Mobility Master Plan (MMP) will be incorporated as a component of the Aspire Pflugerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The updated plan outlines roadway, trail and intersection projects that will enable the city to meet transportation and recreation […]
Just hours ago, the Trump Administration asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in funding that had already been approved. The requested cuts are primarily a result of recommendations made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) a program led, until recently, by Elon Musk. If the House and Senate agree, this request will halt […]