Oklahoma plans to invest nearly $930 million in improvements to aging county roads and bridges across the state over the next five years. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved the 2026-2030 County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Plan, which targets roads and bridges outside Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) jurisdiction. The plan seeks to replace […]
Loudoun County’s Northstar Boulevard in Virginia will undergo a four-lane widening project, including the addition of new paths and crossings, with design phases lasting until 2026. The project will design and build two lanes along Northstar Boulevard between Tall Cedars Parkway and Braddock Road, expanding the existing two-lane stretch to a four-lane roadway divided by […]
In this episode of The Government Connection, Mary Scott Nabers speaks with Chris James, President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. They discuss how the organization supports Indigenous entrepreneurs through business development and technical assistance. The conversation covers the importance of federal contracting, building relationships with tribal communities, and creating […]
Public officials throughout the U.S. are seeking leading edge technology and innovative solutions as essential components of planned projects are developed. Government adoption of artificial intelligence and automation is gaining acceptance quicker than was ever anticipated, and sensors of all types have become common, especially sensors that connect to automation systems. Facial recognition and data […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation has expanded the United States Marine Highway Program, adding 848 miles of new navigable waterways and approving 14 new sponsors. The Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) addition of marine highway network routes in the USMHP is expected to reduce landside congestion and boost maritime transport throughout the U.S. The network now covers […]
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) recently approved its Five-Year Work Plan, outlining plans to circulate $4.2 billion through infrastructure and expansion projects critical to building an expansive mobility network. Construction on the initial projects will begin in 2026. Between 2026 and 2030, CFX will target projects along the regional transportation network connecting Brevard, Lake, […]
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has announced the signing of House Bill 2172, authorizing a new state task force to address the state’s urgent water crisis. The Water Program Task Force is designed to create a long-term investment program for water projects, identify dedicated funding sources and ensure a safe and secure water supply. The group […]