DRBA launches $178M plan for bridge, ferry and airport upgrades

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) is adopting a new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2025 and a strategic plan to enhance critical infrastructure and transportation systems in New Jersey and Delaware. The new CIP and strategic plan, approved during the DRBA commissioners’ board meeting, serves as a short- and mid-term planning tool for […]

NTSB flags safety concerns at 68 bridges following Key Bridge investigation

The risk of collapse for the Francis Scott Key Bridge was nearly 30 times higher than the acceptable risk threshold set by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)—yet it took a catastrophic vessel strike to reveal the danger. Now, 68 other U.S. bridges face unknown levels of risk, sparking urgent calls […]

California invests $33M in clean mobility to address transportation gaps

California wants to make zero-emissions transportation easier by expanding mobility options. The state is investing $33 million in clean transportation initiatives aimed at under-resourced communities, bringing the state’s total commitment to addressing mobility gaps and reducing air pollution to more than $66 million. The funding, announced through the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Program (CMO), will […]

Colorado county advances Zebulon mega sports complex through strategic partnership

One of Colorado’s fastest-growing communities, Douglas County is announcing a partnership to develop a new sports complex and preserve over 400 acres of open space. The partnership, unanimously approved by the county’s Board of Commissioners in March, will pave the way for the Zebulon mega sports complex project in Sterling Ranch, south of C-470. Working […]

State trust fund allocates millions for Mississippi’s outdoor economy 

Mississippi is putting $13.4 million toward conservation and outdoor recreation projects through the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF). That funding will be combined with an additional $25.3 million from other private, federal, state and local sources for a total of $38.7 million.  MOSTF was established in 2022 as a funding mechanism to encourage investment […]

Insights: Can we stay focused on America’s most critical needs and the public-private collaborations that are required?

Researchers and physicians tell us that one of the best ways to keep our brains functioning well is to embrace learning new things continually. Stretching our brains with new ideas and skills requires rigid discipline – the type we associate with nutrition and exercise for health. Unfortunately, it’s more normal to rely on what comes […]

Virginia City Council weighs $75.5M investment in water systems, public facilities

Elected officials in Staunton, Virginia, are considering a $75.5 million five-year roadmap for future capital improvements to buildings, facilities, equipment and infrastructure. The Staunton City Council is set to decide on a proposed capital improvement plan comprised of six funds at a meeting in April. If approved, the plan would allocate more than $35 million […]