The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is announcing millions in grants to drive innovation in the transportation sector and deploy efficient, affordable and clean mobility solutions for all Americans. The DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) will enter the award negotiation process with applicants for the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) Research & […]
Portland’s city council is unveiling a surge of transportation funding to support a bus rapid transit (BRT) project in the city, seeking to enhance multimodal connectivity and residents’ access to services, shops and work. The city’s public transportation agency, TriMet, is celebrating the city council’s $55.5 million commitment, in addition to hundreds of millions in […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) have partnered to publish a new guide to assist grant-making agencies in incorporating cybersecurity into their grant programs and assist grant recipients in building cyber resilience into their grant-funded infrastructure projects. The document, titled “Playbook for Strengthening Cybersecurity in Federal […]
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released its Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan. The plan details TxDOT’s strategy to leverage AI for improved processes, policies and investment management, positioning the agency for future innovation. The AI Strategic Plan emphasizes five key focus areas: Using AI to optimize infrastructure by improving the efficiency and resiliency of […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is funding over a dozen highway projects that aim to reduce driver and pedestrian fatalities related to wildlife throughout the country. The DOT’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is announcing $125 million in grants to prevent deadly and costly wildlife-vehicle collisions on America’s most dangerous highways. The grants, administered to […]
Illinois is seeking to lead the way when it comes to providing equitable, accessible and affordable healthcare to its residents. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) are jointly announcing $200 million in grants to fund the expansion, renovation and improvement of healthcare facilities around the […]
Bus rapid transit (BRT) is coming to Salt Lake County in Utah thanks in part to an infusion of funding from the federal government. The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has received a $62.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to fund the Midvalley Express (MVX) bus rapid transit route. UTA says this grant represents […]