Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is cutting red tape to speed up a significant light rail expansion project. Following through on his Feb. 20 executive order, the mayor signed new legislation on July 2 seeking to streamline permitting processes. Specifically, the regulatory push targets the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) project that will link West Seattle and […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new housing bill into law as part of the state’s 2025-2026 budget, overhauling environmental protection rules to address California’s housing shortage and homeless crisis. The two bills — AB 130 and SB 131 — amend long-standing development barriers and reform the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which requires reviews for […]
The Jacksonville City Council has unanimously approved the land transfer of five properties and $105 million to the University of Florida (UF) to build a graduate center campus. Construction is expected to begin in 2026. The city will convey the following properties to UF: The 2.85-acre former Interline Brands Inc. and grounds. A vacant 2.36-acre […]
A new report from the national transportation research group TRIP offers an updated look at the condition of Pennsylvania’s road and bridge infrastructure. Highlighting both progress and ongoing maintenance efforts, the report also provides recommendations for public officials to address the state’s emerging transportation needs. TRIP’s report on Pennsylvania’s local roads and bridges highlights a […]
The state of Connecticut has approved its $55.8 billion biennial budget, outlining $27.2 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2026 and $28.6 billion for FY 2027. The budget outlines a total of $8.7 billion slated for capital improvement projects over the next two years. Priority sectors highlighted as beneficiaries of the state’s capital plan include: Transportation. […]
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy has introduced the Mass Ready Act, which would authorize nearly $3 million in bonds to strengthen infrastructure, protect Massachusetts communities against extreme weather events and prepare for disasters. The announcement comes as the state recently completed a resilience project near Braintree Town Hall, which removed a dam to improve water access, […]
The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) plans to break ground on campus improvements totaling an estimated $135.5 million in 2026 in the Pasadena, California area. District officials discussed the projects at a recent meeting about PUSD’s Capital Bond Program plan, which also includes active construction projects totaling more than $76 million and $86.8 million in […]