The risk of collapse for the Francis Scott Key Bridge was nearly 30 times higher than the acceptable risk threshold set by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)—yet it took a catastrophic vessel strike to reveal the danger. Now, 68 other U.S. bridges face unknown levels of risk, sparking urgent calls […]
California wants to make zero-emissions transportation easier by expanding mobility options. The state is investing $33 million in clean transportation initiatives aimed at under-resourced communities, bringing the state’s total commitment to addressing mobility gaps and reducing air pollution to more than $66 million. The funding, announced through the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Program (CMO), will […]
One of Colorado’s fastest-growing communities, Douglas County is announcing a partnership to develop a new sports complex and preserve over 400 acres of open space. The partnership, unanimously approved by the county’s Board of Commissioners in March, will pave the way for the Zebulon mega sports complex project in Sterling Ranch, south of C-470. Working […]
Mississippi is putting $13.4 million toward conservation and outdoor recreation projects through the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF). That funding will be combined with an additional $25.3 million from other private, federal, state and local sources for a total of $38.7 million. MOSTF was established in 2022 as a funding mechanism to encourage investment […]
Researchers and physicians tell us that one of the best ways to keep our brains functioning well is to embrace learning new things continually. Stretching our brains with new ideas and skills requires rigid discipline – the type we associate with nutrition and exercise for health. Unfortunately, it’s more normal to rely on what comes […]
Elected officials in Staunton, Virginia, are considering a $75.5 million five-year roadmap for future capital improvements to buildings, facilities, equipment and infrastructure. The Staunton City Council is set to decide on a proposed capital improvement plan comprised of six funds at a meeting in April. If approved, the plan would allocate more than $35 million […]
Residents in Spring Hill, Kansas, will vote on a $60 million bond to support expanding school facilities, enhancing educational opportunities and improving the district’s infrastructure. The Spring Hill School District is unveiling the new Building Opportunities for Student Success BOND 2025, which seeks to fund district-wide improvements to facilities and capacity over the next five […]