Florida to distribute $47 million to reconstruct streets, improve safety

This story was originally published in the Government Contracting Pipeline newsletter from Strategic Partnerships, Inc. To have the latest government contracting news stories from across the country delivered straight to your inbox, click here to subscribe. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will allocate $47.4 million to support Florida projects that increase access to affordable […]

Transit-oriented development projects are launching nationwide

Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are benefitting from funding that is readily available for transit-oriented development (TOD). Economic development teams have seen the boost of economic vitality that this type of initiative brings to local communities, and the result is that private sector developers and public officials nationwide will be delivering housing, retail and […]

Federal Railroad Administration announces $1 billion for intercity rail projects

America’s passenger rail system is getting a massive economic boost.  More than $1 billion in federal funding is being made available this week for projects to expand and modernize intercity passenger rail transportation.  The new funding is being made available through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration’s Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail […]

Illinois receiving grants totaling $305.5 million to improve Chicago-area roads, rails

Federal grants totaling $305.5 million are providing Illinois with funding to invest in projects designed to improve the safety and efficiency of major highways and rail lines that serve the Chicago area and its residents.  The Illinois Department of Transportation is being awarded a pair of grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation Mega Program […]

EPA announcing $965 million in rebates for Clean School Bus Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is opening the next round of rebates for a federal electric school bus program. By making $965 million in rebates available, the EPA will accelerate the national transition of the nearly 500,000 school buses to cleaner, zero-emissions technologies.  Through the Clean School Bus Rebate Program, the EPA is authorized […]

NOAA to provide $102 million to increase coastal resilience

This story was originally published in the Government Contracting Pipeline newsletter from Strategic Partnerships, Inc. To have the latest government contracting news stories from across the country delivered straight to your inbox, click here to subscribe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Department of Commerce (DOC) will distribute $101.5 million to modernize U.S. […]

$2B bond for school district repairs and renovations on Palm Beach County ballot this November

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. The School District of Palm Beach County in Florida is asking voters for a sales tax increase to […]