NJ Transit unveils $1.9B asset monetization strategy

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 […]

New governors’ coalition targets nationwide public health gap

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. […]

Seattle-Tacoma airport clears environmental hurdle for expansion

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 […]

USDOT launches innovative beautification council

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 awards $80M for zero-emission transit projects

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 […]

New York invests $2.6B to strengthen safety net hospitals

New York is investing more than $2.6 billion to improve health care access and reliability for safety net hospitals. The funding, part of the Health Care Safety Net Transformation Program, is intended to modernize facilities, expand services and upgrade electronic health record systems across the state. Safety net hospitals provide care to patients regardless of […]

DOE outlines fusion-powered future under newly unveiled roadmap 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its fusion science and technology roadmap to accelerate commercial fusion power generation and use across the country. The Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap is a comprehensive national strategy to accelerate the development and commercialization of fusion energy on the most rapid, responsible timeline in history.   The […]