San Luis Obispo approves new plan for $127M interchange, bridge project

The city of San Luis Obispo, California, is moving forward with a $127 million project to build an interchange and bridge along Prado Road. Currently in the design phase, construction is anticipated to begin in 2029.  The City Council approved recommendations included in a Value Analysis (VA) study for the Prado Road Interchange project, implementing […]

New York to award $97.4M for alternative transit projects

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $97.4 million in new funding on Nov. 12 for transportation projects that promote alternative travel options and healthy lifestyles for residents. The funds fall under the state’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).  The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides the funding available through TAP, which the New York State Department of […]

Jackson schools to initiate $126M facility overhaul after narrow bond victory

Jackson, Michigan voters delivered a $126 million bond victory for Jackson Public Schools in the Nov. 4 election. With a narrow margin of 3,683 to 3,262, or 53% affirmative, the measure will underwrite a major infrastructure and construction program across the district.  A key change will bring air-conditioning and other HVAC upgrades to address the […]

Orlando allocates $100M for future SunRail-Brightline rail connection

The Orlando City Council has approved a $2.62 billion Capital Improvements Fund that includes a $100 million placeholder for the proposed multibillion-dollar rail link connecting SunRail and Brightline through Central Florida.   Transportation staff noted that the city has not committed funding as the placeholder rather identifies a potential future financing option, either a loan […]

DOE reveals $355M available to reinforce domestic critical minerals supply chains 

The Department of Energy (DOE) will distribute $355 million to bolster the domestic production of critical minerals used for energy production, manufacturing, transportation and national defense across two funding opportunities. Applicants have until Dec. 15 to apply to either Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).  The first opportunity will deliver $275 million through the Mines and […]

Voters approve $1.9B Columbus improvement plan for housing, utilities and facilities

The city of Columbus’ $1.9 billion bond package in Ohio has received sweeping voter approval for all propositions.  The funding will be allocated to support the following sectors:  Affordable housing/neighborhood development – $500 million.  Public utilities – $500 million.  Public service – $400 million.  Parks and recreation – $250 million.  Safety, health and infrastructure – […]

Mecklenburg County approves tax increase for major transportation projects 

Residents of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, voted to institute an innovative funding method to support critical transportation infrastructure projects over the next three decades.  Approved through the Nov. 4 referendum, the county will not be able to implement a 1% local sales tax to fund a comprehensive transportation and transit plan. The approved proposal will […]