The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened a funding opportunity to help states and cities form public-private partnerships (P3s) for transportation projects. The newly created Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program will make $100 million available over the next five years for projects that could be eligible for Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) […]

New York City is entering a first-of-its-kind partnership with a major construction workers’ union and a real estate developer to address a shortage of affordable housing options for low- and middle-income New Yorkers. The partnership between the city, the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and Vicinity (BCTC) and real estate development […]

Officials have unveiled renderings of a multibillion-dollar project to replace the Interstate 5 bridge that connects Washington and Oregon. The images show several proposed configurations for the bridge and nearby infrastructure: an extra-dosed bridge for a single level, a truss bridge for a double level and a girder bridge for a movable span. However, the […]

The Houston-area city of Tomball is pursuing a combined $108 million in parks, recreational and trails projects that would acquire property and revitalize existing recreational sites.  Recently adopted by city council, Tomball’s Parks, Recreation and Trails System Master Plan offers a host of recommendations for improving and expanding green spaces. It will serve as a […]

Tennessee – The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) has promoted Chundra Smith to public information officer. Smith had previously served as MATA’s community engagement manager.  The post Chundra Smith – Memphis Area Transit Authority appeared first on Government Market News.

Tennessee – The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) has appointed Erik Stevenson chief of strategic partnerships and programs. Stevenson most recently served as the first director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce.   The post Erik Stevenson – Memphis Area Transit Authority appeared first on Government Market News.

Virginia – Laszlo Palko has been selected by the Fairfax City Council as city manager. Palko will assume his duties April 29. He comes to Fairfax after serving as city manager of Manassas Park, Vermont, since 2017.  The post Laszlo Palko – Fairfax, Virginia appeared first on Government Market News.