FTA offers $1.5B for low, zero emission bus enhancements

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced $1.5 billion in competitive funding opportunities for transit agencies nationwide, with $1.1 billion earmarked for low- and zero-emission bus projects and $398 million designated for general bus and facility improvements. Applications are due July 14, representing one of the largest federal investments in public transit modernization this fiscal […]

New street projects added to Spokane’s $1.2B CIP

Spokane is adjusting its $1.2 billion six-year Capital Improvement Program (2025–2030) by incorporating an additional $32 million for street projects this year. The comprehensive plan covers various infrastructure sectors, including water, wastewater, streets and other capital initiatives. The Spokane Planning Commission evaluates and recommends new projects annually based on emerging needs. The 15 street projects […]

Wichita approves new study for wastewater recycling, reuse

The Wichita City Council in Kansas has approved a nearly $1.2 million study to investigate the possibility of the city recycling wastewater. The study will identify if and how the city could implement measures to recycle and reuse water from its wastewater treatment plants. If successful, Wichita could become one of the first Kansas cities […]

TSC awards $20M in space industry contracts and grants

The Texas Space Commission (TSC) board of directors has announced more than $20 million in approved projects, with an additional $34 million remaining.  At the board’s meeting Thursday, the commission announced it would award:  Up to $10 million to CesiumAstro Inc. for equipment, research and development of a state-of-the-art satellite manufacturing and testing facility.  Up to […]

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New Braunfels to benefit from $1.4B highway expansion

Over the past five years, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has been working on a $1.4 billion project to relieve traffic in the New Braunfels region by expanding the local highway. While the project has been approved and is in the design phase, the construction date is still to be determined. The project targets […]

Dripping Springs voters approve $402M bond for schools

On May 3, more than 70% of voters in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (DSISD) approved a $402.3 million bond to build a new school and make critical renovations to existing facilities. The construction of High School #2 is the largest investment approved as part of the referendum, costing $298.8 million in total. The […]