A new public-private partnership aims to standardize the experience of charging up electric vehicles making it faster and easier. SAE Industry Technologies Consortia and the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announced that they are working to build out a universal system that will enable automatic vehicle authentication at public charging stations, eliminating the […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing $20 million in grants to modernize America’s airport control towers. These grants will support the critical operations that the aviation industry relies on, particularly in small towns and municipal airports. “Today’s announcement demonstrates the FAA’s ongoing commitment to airports of all sizes,” FAA Associate Administrator for Airports Shannetta […]
The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has received more than $192 million in federal grants to support major infrastructure projects statewide through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Funds will be distributed to the following projects: $70 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bridge Investment Program (BIP) for six bridge projects in Kennebec and Penobscot counties. […]
Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are launching or planning new cultural arts centers. Many of them have plans to partner with universities, local foundations or non-profits. Others may have leveraged state or federal funds, but however it is obtained, funding does not seem to be a major hurdle. That’s because cultural centers generate revenue, […]
The Caltrain Board of Directors has approved a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a major project created using feedback from member agencies, local governments and the public in the three counties Caltrain serves. The CIP details investments through fiscal 2035 to ensure a safe and reliable railroad, preserve essential services, improve service quality and customer […]
Rural America is receiving support for infrastructure projects and economic development with the federal government as an ongoing partner. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $194 million for projects spanning 14 states and Puerto Rico. The funding combines $137 million in loans and $57 million in grants to fund projects targeting historically underserved areas. […]
Arkansas is distributing $204 million in additional funds for 45 water and wastewater improvements, benefiting nearly 200,000 residents in 28 counties. From the new funding, $145 million will be issued as loans, while $59.2 million will be allocated through a combination of grants and loans with principal forgiveness. Since early 2023, Arkansas has distributed […]