North Point eyes P3 for critical facility infrastructure package

The city of North Port, Florida, is pursuing new options to fund three critical infrastructure projects through a public-private partnership (P3). After voters rejected bond issues for the projects earlier this year, the North Port commissioners directed the city manager to find and carry out alternative methods to get the projects underway. P3s were determined […]

DOE launches pilot to boost U.S. nuclear fuel supply chains

The Department of Energy (DOE) is launching a new pilot program to fast-track development of advanced nuclear reactor fuel lines, seeking to strengthen the nation’s nuclear fuel domestic supply chain. Spurred by executive orders seeking to reform nuclear reactor testing, the pilot program will advance reactor company efforts to build and operate nuclear facilities outside […]

Seattle moves $7B light rail project to design phase

Sound Transit, Seattle’s public transit authority, has selected a designer for the West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE) project, officially moving into the design phase for the up to $7.1 billion initiative. Construction is expected to begin in 2027. The WSLE will be a light rail transit system linking several neighborhoods in the city. The project […]

FRA retracts $4B in unspent funds from California’s high-speed rail project

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has pulled $4 billion in unspent federal funding from California’s High Speed Rail project, plunging the future of the transformative public transit initiative into uncertainty. The FRA based the decision on several causes targeting the project’s lack of progress and delays in construction. Since being kickstarted 16 years ago, the […]

Washington State launches $212M grant program for affordable housing developments

The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) is accepting applications for $212.4 million in funding for multifamily affordable housing developments. Applications are open until Oct. 16. Funding will be distributed through two Notices of Funding Availability (NOFO). The first NOFO covers capital financing from the state Housing Trust Fund. It supports projects and programs that […]

Oakland advances final design for $28M Broadway Street renovation

The city of Oakland, California, will spend $28 million to completely revamp Broadway Street into a complete street, prioritizing safe mobility improvements, transit accessibility and pedestrian enhancements. Currently in the design phase, construction is expected to begin in 2026. Although Broadway Street is a major high-frequency transit corridor in the city, its design flaws create […]

Hawaii charts course for zero-emissions transportation transformation

Hawaii is strengthening its transportation sector with the Department of Transportation (HDOT) announcing its first statewide Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan. The comprehensive strategy creates a roadmap to achieve the state’s ambitious climate goals while offering residents more affordable, cleaner transportation options. State officials cite the island chain’s geographic isolation and environmental vulnerabilities—including coastal […]