America’s airports are some of the country’s most powerful economic engines. They contribute more than $14 trillion in economic activity annually and support approximately 11.5 million jobs. Congress, after years of underfunding airport infrastructure projects, recently allocated billions of dollars for upgrades and modernization initiatives. State legislators approved millions more for airport projects, and numerous […]
Sustainability has become an extremely hot topic because of the billions of dollars in federal funding available for projects that will protect and extend America’s infrastructure. Congress and government leaders at every jurisdictional level of government realize that we must upgrade and enhance the country’s basic infrastructure assets. Many diverse federal programs have funding available […]
Rail projects are being launched in states throughout the country. Much of the funding requires a focus on projects that improve safety while also enhancing and/or upgrading rail infrastructure so the projects reflect that mandate. The much-needed rail project funding will allow public officials to reduce congestion, improve supply chain stability, and boost economic vitality. […]
Jun 14th 2022 |
Posted in Energyby Texas Government Insider
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled a draft Texas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan on June 7 that aims to develop a charging network capable of serving millions of electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming years. Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) estimates there will be 1 million electric vehicles on the road in Texas […]
Jun 14th 2022 |
Posted in Water Projectsby Texas Government Insider
Two flood mitigation and wastewater infrastructure projects captured $71.5 million in financial assistance from the state on June 9. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) awarded $44 million to the Lumberton Municipal Utility District in Hardin County to replace its wastewater treatment plant and $27.5 million to the city of Sugar Land for a drainage […]
Jun 14th 2022 |
Posted in Transportationby Government Contracting Pipeline
Maryland – Transportation stakeholders completed a feasibility study for the development of an East-West Corridor that selected seven alternatives employing heavy rail, light rail, or bus rapid transit (BRT). The study area includes Essex, Bayview, Downtown Baltimore, West Baltimore, Woodlawn, and Ellicott City. The alternatives were developed utilizing stakeholder feedback and a market analysis of travel […]
New York – A public-private partnership (P3) between New York State’s Empire State Development, local municipalities, and private philanthropic partners launched the Regional Revitalization Partnership targeting economically distressed city neighborhoods in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester. The multi-year collaborative initiative is a $300 million private and public regional co-investment in the three cities. This community-driven strategy […]
Billions of dollars in public funding and tax enrichments are currently available to support the construction of affordable housing throughout the U.S. The impetus behind these incentives is the country’s affordable housing shortage which has reached near-crisis stage. A recent report notes that all 50 states have an inadequate supply of housing for low-income families. […]
Thousands of communities throughout the country owe their origins to a nearby waterway. The value of regional water resources has never been in dispute, and the coveted assets have never been underestimated. Now, there is a noticeable growing trend for community leaders to launch new initiatives designed to protect and enhance waterways because of their […]
Jun 6th 2022 |
Posted in Stateby Texas Government Insider
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is renewing its commitment to supporting communities in need of modern and resilient building codes and flood damage prevention ordinances with the launch of its $100 million Resilient Communities Program. Communities that receive the funds will develop, adopt, and implement modern and resilient building codes and flood damage prevention […]
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