America’s roadway fatality rates have resulted in millions to support safety projects throughout the country

by Mary Scott Nabers | Dec 20, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

Here’s something that may surprise you! Statistics tell us that American roads are more dangerous than those of other developed countries. The U.S. roadway fatality rate has hovered around 12 deaths per 100,000 motorists for the past 15 years, while other developed...

Water infrastructure upgrades and expansion projects will likely reach historic numbers in 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers | Dec 15, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

When the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) went into effect in 2021, it included the largest funding allocation ever made for water infrastructure – $55 billion for projects to improve access to clean drinking water throughout the United States. The Environmental...

Congress appropriated $2.3 billion for U.S. ferries – hundreds of opportunities for public-private collaborations will launch in 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers | Dec 8, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

In November, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced another $220 million in grant funding for upcoming ferry projects. The awards will support 13 projects in eight states and American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the U.S. This funding was...

A large 2024 market sector that should not be overlooked

by Mary Scott Nabers | Dec 6, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

Several months ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrated its 33rd anniversary. The law, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, currently covers support and assistance for approximately 42 million people in America. Mandated...

City leaders are renovating or replacing city halls throughout the U.S.

by Mary Scott Nabers | Dec 1, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

Federal funding programs are currently supporting initiatives to replace, renovate or prepare public assets for reuse. Courthouses and city halls appear to be receiving an abundance of attention. It is uncommon to see a jurisdictional trend as strong as this type of...

Upcoming transportation projects are outlined in planning documents throughout America

by Mary Scott Nabers | Nov 22, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

Many people complain about toll road fees. The most common comment is, “Why should I have to pay for using a road that was constructed with my tax dollars”? The answer is simple. The fees required to maintain, expand and construct roadways throughout the state must...