Texas is quickly becoming a hub for rolling out autonomous vehicles. With multiple companies already operating driverless services in the state, Lyft became the latest company to announce plans to launch robotaxis in the Lone Star state. Lyft will soon offer service in Dallas, signaling the state’s growing dominance in what could be a $1.2 […]
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is launching a new pilot program and app to improve road safety and mobility near Raleigh. NCDOT’s Multimodal Connected Vehicle Pilot program is a new initiative that utilizes real-time data to improve public safety and transit efficiency. Spanning dozens of congested intersections around Raleigh’s N.C. State University, the […]
Alabama wants to boost economic development programs without raising tax rates or cutting existing services. The Alabama Growth Alliance, a public-private partnership of 15 state leaders formed by Gov. Kay Ivey last August, has endorsed the creation of the Alabama Development Fund, which would generate sustainable funding by retaining a portion of abated taxes from […]
Maryland is investing $41.5 million in improvements to improve security and baggage handling at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The Maryland Board of Public works recently approved $36 million to improve baggage systems in the international terminal and $5.5 million to expand the airport’s departure security checkpoint. Airport officials stated that the construction projects will […]
Microgrids are still an underdeveloped energy strategy, according to a new report. Think Microgrid has released its 2024 State Scorecard, revealing that while some states are making incremental advances in microgrid policy and deployment, the overall landscape remains largely unchanged from 2023, with significant barriers still limiting market growth. The scorecard, which evaluates states across […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and experience. This week’s profile is Kelly Keel, Executive Director, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Public career highlights and education: My career at TCEQ started 23 years ago and I’ve served in several capacities throughout the agency. Prior to […]
This article was written using information found in the National Bond Report from Strategic Partnerships, Inc. This comprehensive report features information on every public entity planning to hold a bond election. To purchase this report, click here. A fast-growing Texas school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will soon vote on a major spending package. […]