Cleveland’s $450M multimodal hub project receives design funding

The city of Cleveland, Ohio, is in the planning phase to redevelop a parcel of its downtown lakefront into a cutting-edge multimodal transportation center. Following a grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the project will enter the design phase. The project, titled the North Coast Connector Multimodal Hub, will provide critical mobility improvements […]

Pennsylvania awards $222 million for water infrastructure projects statewide

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced last month a $222 million investment for various water infrastructure projects. The investment will support drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects across 21 counties, according to a July release. The funding is sourced from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), a financial agency that supports water projects throughout the state. […]

Federal grant advances Kansas City’s multimodal overpass project to design phase

The Port Authority of Kansas City (Port KC) has received a $2.5 million Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to begin developing plans for a multimodal overpass at Lydia Avenue that connects Berkley Riverfront with Columbus Park. The federal funding will support the initial 30% design phase of the Lydia Avenue […]

Mental healthcare needs are driving immediate upgrades to U.S. healthcare infrastructure

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There are many reasons why the historic effort to improve healthcare infrastructure in America has created a sweeping trend throughout the nation. Somewhat shocking is that it is driven primarily by the high demand for more mental health facilities. It is almost impossible to find any region in the U.S. without long waiting lists for […]

GAO calls for improved performance management on EV charger programs

The U.S. Government Accountability Office said the Joint Office and U.S. Department of Transportation need to set clearer goals and guidelines to track progress associated with helping grow a national network of electric vehicle chargers. While the number of electric vehicles on the nation’s roads has grown, wider adoption of the vehicles may have be […]

North Carolina awards $204M for water infrastructure upgrades

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has announced more than $204 million for dozens of drinking water and wastewater projects in across the state. The awarded projects are designed to improve water quality, address contaiminants from water systems and lead pipes and increase system resilience to storms. The funding comes from State Revolving Funds that provide […]

Oregon strengthens wildfire response with signing of two bills

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed a bill to expand wildfire suppression, mitigation and prevention resources into law. The state frequently faces wildfire threats to its forested areas, impacting the sustainability of its forest resources and continuous growth of timber. To better preserve these critical areas, House Bill (HB) 3940 establishes the State Forestry Department […]