DOT expands Marine Highway Program with new waterways and sponsors

The U.S. Department of Transportation has expanded the United States Marine Highway Program, adding 848 miles of new navigable waterways and approving 14 new sponsors. The Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) addition of marine highway network routes in the USMHP is expected to reduce landside congestion and boost maritime transport throughout the U.S. The network now covers […]

CFX releases new mobility plan outlining more than $4B in upcoming transportation projects

The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) recently approved its Five-Year Work Plan, outlining plans to circulate $4.2 billion through infrastructure and expansion projects critical to building an expansive mobility network. Construction on the initial projects will begin in 2026. Between 2026 and 2030, CFX will target projects along the regional transportation network connecting Brevard, Lake, […]

Kansas forms task force to address state’s water crisis

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has announced the signing of House Bill 2172, authorizing a new state task force to address the state’s urgent water crisis. The Water Program Task Force is designed to create a long-term investment program for water projects, identify dedicated funding sources and ensure a safe and secure water supply. The group […]

Bellevue opens $30M affordable housing fund for developers

The city of Bellevue, Washington, is partnering with ARCH, a Regional Coalition for Housing, to provide up to $30 million to developers and operators for affordable rental or ownership housing projects. The funding is divided into two programs targeting distinct needs. The Housing Stability Program, supported by an ongoing 0.1% local sales and use tax, […]

Honolulu plans TOD project to transform station area to high-density urban center

The city and county of Honolulu has selected a partner to lead the master planning effort of an expansive transit-oriented development (TOD) initiative at Kūwili Station. While firm design or construction costs have not been released, the project has been allocated $4.7 million for the planning process. Design will begin next year, with construction expected […]

Coast Guard seeks industry partners for IT overhaul

The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing to award more than $100 million in contracts to modernize its aging IT infrastructure through a new procurement program that will span the next decade. The Variable Infrastructure Award (VIA) will replace the agency’s current Infrastructure Managed Services agreement while addressing critical security vulnerabilities and outdated systems across Coast […]

Fresno launches $100M road repair bond to tackle deferred maintenance

The city of Fresno in California is incurring debt to fund various new road infrastructure and deferred maintenance projects. When the Fresno City Council adopted a $2.36 billion budget last month, it also determined it could no longer delay repaving major thoroughfares across the city’s seven districts. The council agreed to tackle approximately $100 million […]