The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced Oct. 22 a $442 million investment in transportation infrastructure statewide. The funding represents the fourth round of projects added to the development pipeline for the state’s Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), which launched in 2020. The announcement took place in Lindsborg, where one of the nine selected projects […]
The Fayetteville School Board in Arkansas approved up to $178.1 million in bonds on Oct. 23, ensuring several capital projects are funded to completion. The board vote also included the decision to put a six-year millage extension in front of voters in the March 3 election, which would expedite completion of the projects if approved. […]
New Jersey (NJ) Transit has released a new plan to unlock non-farebox revenue opportunities. The Leveraging Assets for Non-farebox Dollars (LAND) plan, according to officials, could generate up to $1.9 billion in additional revenue over a 30-year period. The LAND plan provides a roadmap for how to leverage the agency’s 8,000-acre real estate portfolio. It […]
Fifteen state governors and Guam announced earlier this month the formation of the Governors Public Health Alliance (GPHA), a bipartisan effort to bolster coordination on disease monitoring, vaccine policy and public health emergencies. With seasonal illnesses on the rise and global gatherings such as the 2028 Olympics expected to heighten health risks, officials say states must strengthen readiness now. […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently completed and approved a federal environmental assessment for projects included in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) master plan. The assessment, completed Sept. 26, reviewed 31 proposed near-term projects meant to improve airport efficiency and meet future demand. The FAA review identified 17 findings that the airport must address during design, construction and operation […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the formation of a new federal advisory body on Thursday, the Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council (BTIC). The initiative intends to improve the design and aesthetic appeal of highways, bridges and transit hubs while maintaining safety and efficiency as top priorities. The council’s formation follows President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14344, Making Federal Architecture Beautiful […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced nearly $80 million in state funding for sustainability and emissions reduction projects under the Zero-Emission Transit Transition Program (ZETT). The awards will be distributed to seven different transit providers to expand their use of zero-emission vehicles in existing fleets. The projects will help support the expanded use of […]