Austin begins procurement process for Project Connect light rail design

Austin is one step closer to breaking ground on a massive light rail expansion. The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) is initiating the procurement process for what will be one of the largest infrastructure contracts in Texas history to construct the light rail portion of Project Connect, a major public transit system overhaul passed in 2020. […]

Kane County voters to decide on over $140 million school bond referendum in April

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. Kane County, Illinois, residents will vote on a school referendum bond to enhance safety and upgrade district facilities  […]

California to expand broadband in rural areas with $48 million in grants

High-speed internet is expanding to new sections of rural California. The California Public Utilities Commission has approved $48 million in broadband infrastructure grants to expand internet access across three counties, marking the latest investment in the state’s $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account program. The funding will support eight projects bringing high-speed internet to […]

Michigan invests millions to upgrade roads for business developments in Detroit, Grayling Township

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is announcing millions in funding to enhance transportation infrastructure and ensure the state is primed for private investments.  The state’s Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) is providing funding for two infrastructure projects to improve public roads and boost economic opportunities in Detroit and Grayling Township. These projects are expected […]

Kansas port authority secures $25 million grant to boost rail freight infrastructure

The Port Authority of Stafford County in Kansas has secured $25 million in federal funding to design and build a new rail-served transload facility, industrial park and grain terminal.  The funding is being made available with a BUILD grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.  […]

Texas A&M approves $141 million in construction projects at campuses across the state

The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents recently approved more than $141 million in construction projects around the state.  “The Texas A&M System is making major investments into the future of Texas today,” Chancellor John Sharp said. “All of these projects align with our commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences and responding to the […]

Alabama school district unveils $383 million plan to upgrade and expand facilities

Auburn City Schools (ACS), one the largest school districts in Alabama , is unveiling a new plan to transform and modernize district facilities and infrastructure.  ACS’s 2035 Facilities Master Plan, approved by the Board of Education last month, will guide the district’s capital spending and construction activities over the next decade. Developed in collaboration with […]