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FTA commits $1.3B to Utah FrontRunner 2X rail project
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that it will help the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) evolve its commuter train infrastructure by investing $1.3 billion in the FrontRunner 2X Commuter Rail Line...
SBA changes social disadvantage standard for 8(a) program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a final ruling intended to promote equal opportunity for all small business owners seeking to apply for the 8(a) Business Development Program (8(a) BD Program) by rescinding the rebuttable presumption. The ruling...
Yellowstone plans $268M reconstruction of Northeast Entrance Road
The National Park Service (NPS) plans to partner with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reconstruct a major roadway leading into Yellowstone National Park. Estimated to cost $268 million, construction is slated to begin in 2029. The project will improve the...
EPA targets $270.5M for brownfield cleanup, redevelopment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $270.5 million investment across two programs in local communities to clean up polluted brownfield sites. The first program distributing funding is the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC)...
Federal roadway safety strategy signals infrastructure priorities through 2028
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a new National Roadway Safety Strategy that outlines the federal government's priorities for reducing traffic deaths through 2028. The framework emphasizes roadway infrastructure improvements, commercial vehicle...
New York announces $225M NOFO to support transformative economic development in Monroe County
The state of New York is making $225 million available through the Rochester-Monroe Transformation Initiative (RMTI) to promote transformative economic development projects in the Monroe County and Rochester region. Awards will be distributed on a rolling basis. ...
Eight cities receive $100M for parks and habitat projects
In its second round of funding, the Bezos Earth Fund's Greening America's Cities Program is investing $100 million to create urban green space in eight cities: Allentown, Pennsylvania., Atlanta, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Little Rock, Arkansas, Los Angeles, Salt Lake...
Detroit advances $300M plan to reconnect communities separated by transportation infrastructure
A $300 million plan to reconnect long disconnected communities in Detroit is moving forward following the completion of a comprehensive study into the initiative. The Downtown Detroit Partnership, working with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the...
FTA opens $610M competition for buses, transit facilities
The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a $610 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Programs to support projects that modernize public bus fleets and related infrastructure. About...
Las Vegas seeks developer for downtown assemblage site
The city of Las Vegas issued a request for proposals (RFP) July 20, looking for a developer to take on about 11 acres in the heart of downtown. Interested firms have until Dec. 16 to submit applications. Officials envision a mixed-use urban district on the property...
Colorado Connector plan outlines $4.7B Front Range rail buildout
Voters in Colorado will have the choice in the upcoming November 2026 election to provide additional funding to the Colorado Connector passenger rail service. The proposed rail system is estimated to cost $4.7 billion over five years, according to recently released...
Boston weighs multibillion-dollar system to reduce coastal flood risks
The city of Boston is on the road to securing billions in federal funding for its $10 billion Coastal Resilience Infrastructure plan following the draft release of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Risk Management Feasibility Study for the project. The study...
Cook County opens $300M NOFO to help cover operating expenses for local governments, districts
Cook County, Illinois, has opened the application window for $300 million in loans to help local governments cover cash-flow gaps caused by expected delays in property tax bills. The window will close on Aug. 24. The Property Tax Bridge Fund (PTBF) Program will...
PENNVEST contributes $306M to build critical water, wastewater infrastructure
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has released $306.4 million to bolster wastewater and clean drinking water infrastructure. The funding will support efforts to replace lead service lines, build and upgrade water treatment facilities,...
Seattle opens $110M affordable housing funding round
The city of Seattle has announced a notice of funding availability (NOFA) to support the development of affordable rental housing for families and lower-income residents. The NOFA provides at least $110 million for developers to advance new...
MDTA reissues bid window for first phase of $5B Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is rebidding the first phase for the $5.3 billion Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement project. The authority released a new Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to refresh the search for a new design-build team after parting...
TSA releases Gold+ model to privatize security screening at airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is turning to the private sector to modernize aviation security across the nation. The TSA Gold+ program will pair with and elevate how private companies interface with airport security, prioritizing technological...
White House commits $5B to AI-driven Genesis Mission
The White House has announced the next steps for the federal Genesis Mission, committing more than $5 billion in new funding to the national initiative to solve scientific problems with artificial intelligence. Fifteen federal agencies — including the Departments of...
New $75M Massachusetts fund will support infrastructure, clean energy statewide
Massachusetts state officials unveiled this month Build For Mass, a new $75 million revolving loan fund designed to help Massachusetts cities and towns pay for new public projects targeting infrastructure, clean energy, climate resilience and economic development. ...
Central New York Forward targets roads near $100B chip project
Central New York landed a historic nine-figure private investment; public officials are now planning how to accommodate the growth that is expected to come with it. The New York State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration are leading a...
New Jersey seeks developers for Bayonne, Linden transit-oriented housing
The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) have released a pair of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to develop transit-oriented, affordable housing options. Responses to NJ TRANSIT’s RFP are due by Sept....
University of Michigan advances $175M library repository project
The University of Michigan (UM) will move forward with plans to build a $175 million library repository after receiving the green light from the Board of Regents. The project is officially moving into the design phase. The construction date will be released after the...
FEMA opens $600M funding opportunity to mitigate future floods
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the availability of $600 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current funding to help states, territories and federally recognized tribes fund projects that reduce future flood...
California directs billions to bridges, roads and transit improvements
California lawmakers are appropriating $2.5 billion to advance transportation projects across the state, prioritizing non-motorized connectivity, increasing transit accessibility and rebuilding critical routes impacted by inclement weather. The funding,...
City leaders nationwide shift priorities to align with new municipal challenges
The National League of Cities (NLC) has released its latest edition of its State of the Cities report, highlighting municipal priorities, challenges and opportunities across the nation. While economic development remains a top priority, local leaders are contending...
Missouri plans $79.4M widening of I-49 in Cass County
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) approved the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 (FY27-31) Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) on July 1, committing about $79.4 million in federal and state funds to widen Interstate 49 (I-49) in Cass...
New York opens $270M RFP to develop affordable housing
New York State is committing roughly $270 million in tax credits and subsidies to drive affordable housing development. Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the latest Request for Proposal (RFP) for the annual Multifamily Finance 9% Low-Income Housing Tax...
Eugene Airport unveils $450M phased expansion plan
Officials with Eugene Airport (EUG) in Oregon have released a $450 million expansion plan, laying out a phased approach to ongoing and upcoming projects for facilities and infrastructure. The expansion plan is spread across two distinct phases, with the first phase...
Wyoming seeks projects for $205M rural health care funding initiative
The Wyoming Department of Health has issued requests for applications under the state's $205 million Rural Health Transformation Program to fund projects that strengthen healthcare delivery in rural communities. The program was created under the federal One Big...
FEMA allocates $349M to help states recover from, prepare for disasters
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it will allocate $349 million to help southern states recover from natural disasters and severe weather and create resilient communities in preparation for future events. The funds will be delivered...
NASA seeks feedback on next phase of commercial space station strategy
NASA is seeking feedback from U.S. companies to help shape the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy. A recently released draft request for proposals is aimed at soliciting guidance the agency hopes will ensure a “seamless transition of activities in...
Pennsylvania finalizes $50.9B spending plan with investments across education and public safety
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed the Commonwealth’s $50.9 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 into law. The budget details heavy investments in education, transportation infrastructure, the workforce, economic development and public safety over the next...
Virginia rail trail project advances new 11-mile segment
Virginia is advancing the next phase of the Eastern Shore Rail to Trail project following the close of public comment on a proposed 11.3-mile segment between Cheriton and Birdsnest. The latest installment in the project, managed by the Virginia Department of...
Wabash General Hospital advances $55M expansion plan
The Wabash General Hospital Board of Directors in Illinois has approved a $55 million expansion plan, one of the largest projects in its history. The board recently solidified plans to move into the project’s final design phase. The project will take a phased...
DOE slates $150M investment to develop innovative energy technologies
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) will distribute $150 million to tap unconventional energy reserves as it invests in the development and deployment of innovative technologies. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)...
Suffolk County restarts search for Ronkonkoma Hub developer
Officials in Suffolk County, New York, are restarting its search for a master developer to transform 48 acres within the broader 179-acre redevelopment area between Long Island MacArthur Airport and the Ronkonkoma Long Island Railroad station. The county is issuing...
Riverside City Council signs off on new transit-oriented development plan for downtown station
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) in California has received approval from the Riverside City Council to transform the area around the Downtown Metrolink Station into a transit-oriented development (TOD). The TOD Development Action Plan will pave...
Delaware lawmakers approve $1.3B funding plan for roads, infrastructure and schools
Delaware lawmakers have officially approved a $1.3 billion capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027, outlining core investments in state infrastructure, housing, parks, transportation and water projects. The finalized budget represents a significant leap in available...
FAA grants to fund $1.78B in airport upgrades nationwide
The US Department of Transportation announced two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants totaling $1.776 billion to upgrade American airports with runway rehabilitations, family-friendly enhancements, and safety upgrades. The Airport Improvement Program grants...
Quantum computing push grows with new federal, state strategies
States are riding the current of the federal government’s new directives to elevate quantum information science from theoretical to commercial application, paving the way for future development and innovation opportunities. The federal administration signed two...
FEMA publishes $1.5B in NOFOs seeking to prevent terrorist attacks
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published funding opportunities in late June across seven preparedness grant programs, making more than $1.5 billion available for projects aimed at protecting communities against terrorism and other security threats. ...
SPC’s $4.7B updated TIP targets transit, transportation infrastructure and operations
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) has approved a four-year, $4.7 billion Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), covering projects between 2027 and 2030. The commission updates its TIP every few years to guide development and ensure investments are...
USC advances $250M student union overhaul in Columbia
The University of South Carolina (USC) board of trustees on June 19 approved Phase I of a plan to expand and renovate the Russell House facility, which currently serves as the Columbia campus student union. The approval advances a multiphase project estimated at $250...
Port of Long Beach plans major cargo capacity expansion, clean freight upgrades
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners is taking major steps with a $1.05 billion budget plan that aligns with a 10-year, $3.3 billion capital improvement plan, described by the port as the largest of its kind in the nation. The plan aims to help the Port of...
Washoe County Schools approve $1.8B construction plan
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees in Nevada approved a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) on June 23, setting up about $1.8 billion in projects across the district over the coming decade. The plan runs from fiscal year 2027 (FY27) through...
Dk Wesley: Building Asheville through service, strategy and community connection
Strategic Partnerships, Inc. salutes you, public sector officials: The Profiles in Power section spotlights and recognizes powerful figures across America’s public sector landscape. This week’s Profile in Power is of DK Wesley, city manager for the city of Asheville,...
Asheville plans $60M riverfront parks redesign after Hurricane Helene
City officials in Asheville, North Carolina, are turning the devastation of Hurricane Helene into an opportunity to rethink its public spaces. With a community-driven vision to connect five parks along five miles of the French Broad River, the city is moving into...
Northborough advances $98.4M Peaslee Elementary replacement
The town of Northborough, Massachusetts, is moving forward with plans for a new $98.4 million Peaslee Elementary School after the Building Committee selected a new construction option over renovation alternatives for the 1962-era pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade...
Livonia seeks private partner to redevelop Alfred Noble Library
The city of Livonia, Michigan, is seeking a private partner to redevelop the Alfred Noble Library, which has been vacant for six years. The city is turning to a public-private partnership (P3) model for the project after scrapping plans to demolish the...
SEPTA opens Germantown Station site to developer input
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has issued a request for information (RFI) to gather market insight on a transit-oriented development at its Germantown Station. The goal of the RFI is to finalize a future request for proposals (RFP) for...
University of Iowa gains approval for up to $70M arena modernization project
The University of Iowa (UIowa) Board of Regents have signaled the go-ahead to upgrade the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Projected to cost between $50 million and $70 million, construction is expected to begin later this year. UIowa plans to finalize the arena’s comprehensive...
California water officials approve $269M in funding for Sites Reservoir
The California Water Commission (CWC) has approved a supplemental funding determination of $268.9 million for the Sites Reservoir Project. The funding comes as the $6.2 billion to $6.8 billion reservoir project moves through its final permitting and approval stages. ...
States secure $1.86B boost for disaster-damaged infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a new round of Emergency Relief funding to help states repair roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure damaged by recent disasters. The agency announced the...
Virginia will invest $28.5B in roads, bridges, rail and transit under new plan
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) have received approval for a six-year, $28.5 billion improvement plan to shore up and build new transportation infrastructure. VDOT plans to spend $9...
Port of Los Angeles charts historic construction season in new investment plan
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has finalized its yearly vision for capital investments in the Port of Los Angeles’ (POLA) after adopting its $3.4 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 budget. The total budget commits a 25% leap in investment compared to...
School, health and infrastructure projects receive billions in Ohio’s new capital plan
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 450 (SB 450) on June 15, launching a capital improvements budget worth about $3.7 billion covering fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The two-year plan directs money toward state and local construction, renovation,...
Savannah launches $343.6M water infrastructure overhaul
The mayor and aldermen of Savannah, Georgia, adopted a master bond resolution June 11 authorizing up to $357.5 million in water and sewer revenue bonds, issued over three years. The bonds are meant to finance a slate of system upgrades across the city. The...
Feds expand Sentinel Landscapes designations, signaling future investment in Colorado, Mississippi
The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership (SLP), a federal consortium of governments, nonprofits and private-sector collaborators, is expanding its national footprint with two new designations that link military readiness, land conservation and long-term regional...
Nashville purchases $52M property for potential Music City Center expansion
Nashville city officials are making progress on its vision to expand the Music City Center after buying a former federal parking garage from the General Services Administration (GSA) for more than $52 million. The garage was part of the Estes Kefauver Federal...
California seeks applicants for $46.1M in border water quality funding
California is making $46.1 million in state funding available for planning, research and implementation projects that address pollution affecting two rivers that cross from Mexico into the United States. The funding, administered through the California Environmental...
Maine’s RSU 40 advances nearly $25M high school renovation project
School officials in Lincoln County, Maine, are planning a nearly $25 million overhaul of its only high school serving the Medomak Valley region. The Medomak Valley High School renovation project in Waldoboro has received newly approved funding to move forward, with...
Port of Seattle planning $4.9B improvement program for Seattle-Tacoma airport
The Port of Seattle is planning significant improvements to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, following the public unveiling of a new airport infrastructure plan. The port will seek public feedback on 31 near-term projects as part of the $4.9 billion...
GSA advances $239M headquarters renovation, consolidation plan
The General Services Administration (GSA) will spend approximately $239 million to renovate its headquarters ahead of a planned merger with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). While the construction date hasn’t been released, the agency anticipates that the...
Northwest Arkansas National Airport approves design for western concourse expansion
The Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) approved the final design to expand its western concourse during its June 2 authority board meeting. Although the final construction cost has not yet been released, officials anticipate opening bidding later this summer...
EMU to invest $43M in Roosevelt Hall renovation project
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) will spend $42.5 million to renovate Roosevelt Hall in Ypsilanti after being selected to receive $30 million in state funding through a recently signed supplemental spending bill. Construction is expected to begin in November 2026. ...
Missouri officials unveil statewide roadmap to address transportation infrastructure backlog
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has approved and released its 2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), outlining the agency’s transportation development vision through 2050. Serving as a policy-driven guide for the future of the state’s...
Maryland issues RFI for $100M clean energy program
The Maryland Energy Administration has released a Request for Information seeking stakeholder input into a $100 million program to establish an annual bidding process to speed up the deployment of large-scale clean energy projects. “Megawatts for Maryland” is the...
California opens $45M alternative fueling grant round
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is offering up to $45 million in grant funding to build out hydrogen refueling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) across the state. The solicitation, known as the Hydrogen Infrastructure Project Opportunity...
Kentucky, Wisconsin to deliver combined $95M for EV charging infrastructure projects
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure remains a pioneering industry as states race to expand their networks to support long-distance travel for EV drivers. Both Kentucky and Wisconsin are among the latest to push for expanded EV charging infrastructure...
USDOT greenlights $466M investment in Washington Union Station modernization project
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) will deliver $465.8 million to support Amtrak’s efforts to modernize Washington Union Station in downtown Washington D.C. The funding will primarily target key renovation work, enabling Amtrak to implement the...
Denver advances $120M Boettcher Concert Hall renovation project
The city of Denver will invest $120 million to renovate Boettcher Concert Hall after releasing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a designer for the project. Construction is slated to begin in 2028. The concert hall has been a Denver city landmark since its...
Sacramento envisions ambitious $164M streetcar plan to improve downtown mobility, reconnection
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) in California is advancing a $164.3 million plan to introduce a streetcar line that will connect the city’s downtown and western areas across the Sacramento River. Construction is slated to begin in early 2027. The...
FTA opens $166M NOFO to replace rail vehicles
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is accepting applications for approximately $166 million in FY 2026 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program (RVRP) grants, with proposals due July 6. The funding supports replacement of aging passenger rail equipment nationwide. ...
Mississippi to distribute $30M slated for coastal development, recovery projects
The state of Mississippi has opened a $30 million grant opportunity to spur economic development in Gulf Coast communities. Applicants must submit an application for the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (GCRF) by July 31. The Restoration Fund was initially created to...
Illinois General Assembly sends balanced $56B FY27 budget to governor’s desk
The Illinois General Assembly has officially passed the state’s $55.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget, sending it to the governor’s desk for signing. The governor’s approval will mark the eighth consecutive year of balanced budgets making their way through the state’s...
Seminole County officials move forward with $175M sports venue near airport
Seminole County commissioners in Florida unanimously voted forward plans for a proposed up to $175 million indoor sports complex adjacent to the Boombah Sports Complex and Sanford Orlando International Airport. The commissioners’ approval will advance the project into...
San Diego County receives grant for $210M behavioral health wellness campus
San Diego County recently received a $99.5 million state grant to advance construction plans for the upcoming $210 million Behavioral Health Wellness Campus. The county plans to break ground in 2028 through a public-private partnership (P3) agreement. Once completed,...
Reno city officials advance University Gateway Transportation Project
A proposed transportation project designed to improve safety and mobility between downtown Reno and the University of Nevada, Reno, advanced this month as officials gathered public feedback at a community meeting. The $60 million to $90 million University Gateway...
New priorities, projects highlight North Carolina’s statewide development plan
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein unveiled the state’s new “First in Opportunity” strategic economic development plan last week, outlining a statewide blueprint focused on workforce development, infrastructure, housing and regional competitiveness as officials prepare...
Bellevue’s $230M multimodal bridge over I-405 gets TIF backing
City officials in Bellevue, Washington, are planning a new multimodal bridge over Interstate 405 after city council members advanced a new financing strategy for the project. The Bellevue City Council in Washington voted May 20 to establish a tax increment financing...
CDOT adopts $12B transportation plan charting critical capital projects statewide
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has officially approved its 10-Year Transportation Plan covering major projects over the next decade. The plan outlines details for more than 250 projects in various development stages across the state, approximately...
UTSA planning new baseball development center under $57M Bold Champions plan
New sports fields and student athletics upgrades are coming to the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), following a May 19 announcement unveiling the multi-phased project to enhance Roadrunner Field and surrounding facilities. The university anticipates the...
KCDC advances plan for $200M mixed-use south waterfront district
The city of Knoxville is reenvisioning public spaces and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure for a future riverfront site. The city is seeking a master developer through a Request for Qualifications, managed by the Knoxville Community Development Corporation (KCDC),...
OU launches new program to enhance healthcare, economic growth in Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is launching a campus-wide initiative to enhance research facilities, workforce development and public health. The university announced the launch of Project 200 earlier this month, a program expected to hire approximately 200 researchers...
FHWA opens nearly $3B for bridge modernization projects
Federal transportation officials are making nearly $3 billion available to improve and modernize bridge infrastructure nationwide. The funding announcement, made by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will ensure local and state government have the funding to...
St. Pete-Clearwater airport officials update $145M airport expansion project
Pinellas County officials in Florida provided an update on St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport’s terminal expansion earlier this week as project teams continue the planning phase for the $145 million project. The original $110 million concept called for a...
Dulles International Airport target of $22B airport-wide overhaul effort
U.S federal government officials announced earlier this month a $22 billion federal airport overhaul project for Dulles International Airport in Virginia, seeking to fully rebuild one of the largest airports in the National Capital Region. In the proposed...
Yakima School District plans $200M in major school modernization projects
Voters in Yakima, Washington, have approved a $200 million bond measure to replace two elementary schools and address long-standing facility needs across the Yakima School District. It was the district’s first bond proposal in 15 years. The largest share of funding...
Maritime Administration explores small modular reactor technology under new RFI
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a new initiative to develop small modular reactors for commercial shipping. The initiative calls for developers to design reactors capable of powering commercial cargo ships. ...
Baton Rouge unveils $1.5B downtown redevelopment plan
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) in Louisiana unveiled Plan Baton Rouge III on May 6, a downtown master plan calling for more than $1.5 billion in early investment and outlining about 80 recommendations for the next decade. The plan lays out a 10-year roadmap...
Southbury, Middlebury secure $224M funding boost for elementary school projects
A $224 million funding boost is headed to the Southbury and Middlebury communities in Connecticut, seeking to support the construction of two new elementary schools in the region. Southbury and Middlebury voters approved Region 15 School District’s $224 million bond...
Illinois makes $56M in grant funding available for community development
Illinois is making $56 million in grant funding available to help low-income communities improve public infrastructure, update housing and enhance public safety for their residents through its Community Development Block Grant program. Funding categories include: ...
Pasadena expands infrastructure modernization efforts under $3.2B plan
The city of Pasadena, California, has adopted a $3.28 billion Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) outlining hundreds of infrastructure projects designed to maintain, modernize and upgrade streets, utilities, parks and public facilities. Pasadena’s CIP includes 225 active...
New York advances redevelopment plans for Aqueduct Racetrack, 100-acre site
New York State officials are planning a reimagined, mixed-use development for the Aqueduct Racetrack on a 100-acre parcel in Queens. New York’s Empire State Development has gathered community input on the future of the site, which is owned by the New York State...
Arkansas opens applications for $209M in rural health funding
Arkansas will open applications May 11 for $209 million in federal funding to support rural health programs in the state. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that an initial $55.6 million will go to the Telehealth, Health‑Monitoring and Response Innovation for Vital...
Atlanta advances $10B neighborhood reinvestment initiative
The Atlanta City Council has accepted a series of 13 recommendations to support the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) - a $10 billion plan to improve community well-being and connectivity in underserved areas. The NRI was launched in 2025, originally as a $5...
Washington State Ferries advances $40M Clinton terminal upgrade
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is advancing a $40 million passenger overhead loading project at the Clinton ferry terminal on Whidbey Island, with planning underway and construction targeted to begin in summer 2029. The overhead loading work is moving alongside a...
FDOT plans $207M replacement project for deteriorating Wilson Pigott Bridge
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plans to build a bridge to replace the Wilson Pigott Bridge and modify the surrounding highways. Estimated to cost $207.2 million, construction is expected to begin in 2028. The existing drawbridge recently reopened...
San Diego outlines new plan for civic center redevelopment
The city of San Diego is exploring possibilities to revitalize or replace the city’s civic center, unveiling a new coalition to guide implementation and project planning. The three-organization coalition, featuring the Downtown San Diego Partnership (DSDP) and the...
USDOT opens $1.1B grant program to enhance rail crossing safety, infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is making $1.1 billion available for rail crossing safety projects nationwide, expanding a federal grant program focused on reducing collisions, improving traffic flow and separating roadways from train tracks. The funding,...
New Haven Union Station set for $402M modernization under new plan
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has unveiled a $402 million proposal to overhaul the platforms and trainshed at New Haven's Union Station, the busiest rail hub in the state. The plan would rebuild and lengthen the platforms and build a...
Fulton County approves $1.3B jail expansion plan
The board of commissioners in Fulton County, Georgia has signed off on a $1.3 billion multi-phase capital improvement plan to address aging jail facilities and expand capacity. Commissioners at a recent meeting approved financing for the plan, which involves selling...
New Haven advances coordinated airport expansion plan
The city of New Haven, Connecticut, is pushing a significant expansion plan for the Tweed-New Haven Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delivered a Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision. While the finding legitimizes the project,...
$28M transit facility planned in Bloomington
The city of Bloomington, Illinois, is preparing to sell the aging parking garage at 202 W. Market St. to Connect Transit for $10 to make way for a new transit transfer facility. Connect Transit expects to invest about $28 million in the project, largely from state...
EPA opens $30.7M funding round for rural water assistance
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the first Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the recently created Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) initiative. The NOFO makes $30.7 million available to support small and rural communities safeguard...
South Dakota secures $65M for Platte-Winner bridge replacement
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) a $65 million grant through the Competitive Highway Bridge Program to replace the 60-year-old S.D. Highway 44 Platte‑Winner Bridge. The bridge has experienced...
Grand Rapids targets sewer overflow with $28M in infrastructure upgrades
Officials in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are planning a $28 million project to complete the final segment of a wastewater and stormwater separation effort. Before the work began, stormwater and untreated sewage could both enter the Grand River during heavy rain events....
USDOT opens $2B NOFO to enhance, modernize rail infrastructure nationwide
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has unveiled a more than $2 billion Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) determined to upgrade and modernize the nation’s rail infrastructure. Applications are due by June 22. The announcement covers the latest round of...
WVU Health System advances $350M construction pipeline
The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System Board of Directors on April 15 signed off on more than $350 million in new capital investments spread across 10 projects. The slate, which remains subject to regulatory approval, covers facilities in seven West Virginia...
Maryland’s $70.8B budget funds schools, energy and new developments
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the state's $70.8 billion fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget into law, making new investments in education, public safety and energy infrastructure. The budget received bipartisan support in the legislature and marked the fastest the state...
West Virginia secures $65M for Kanawha bridge projects
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) has secured $65 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Competitive Highway Bridge Program to advance the Kanawha Valley Bridge Bundle, a two-project package targeting critical infrastructure in...
Akron advances plan to reconnect neighborhoods, drive development
The city of Akron, Ohio, recently unveiled the Akron Innerbelt Master Plan outlining a series of opportunities to reconnect communities and drive future private investment. The plan features more than 30 projects built around five core strategies, enhancing...
Bentonville receives $239M loan to jumpstart critical sewer infrastructure upgrades
The city of Bentonville, Arkansas, has received a $239 million loan from a non-profit foundation to overhaul its sewer infrastructure system. The city council has already adopted a 10-year, $239 million program that will modernize its inadequate sewer system....
FSU plans $374M campus expansion with new housing, dining and parking
Florida State University (FSU) has announced an ambitious plan to invest $374 million over a five-year period to expand the campus’ student housing, dining and parking availability. Construction on early project elements is expected to begin within the next year. The...
Broken Arrow approves record $415M infrastructure package
Voters in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, approved a $415 million General Obligation (GO) Bond package earlier this month, marking the largest bond measure in the city's history. The funding will support transportation, public safety, parks and recreation, public...
Massachusetts announces $1B in loans for water infrastructure projects
Massachusetts is making more than $1 billion available in low-interest rate loans for 70 projects across the state that involve upgrading or replacing aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The funds, which are distributed by the Massachusetts State...
New England state reaffirm commitment to expanding nuclear energy efforts
Governors from the New England states recently co-authored a letter reissuing the region’s commitment to advancing nuclear energy effort amid growing demand for electricity in their region. The six-state region already uses nuclear energy as a primary source of...
Massachusetts seeks design-build team for $2.5B bridge replacement
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has formally launched the procurement process for the Sagamore Bridge replacement, publishing a Request for Letters of Interest (RLOI) on March 26 seeking qualified design and construction firms for a project...
FTA posts NOFO for $657M in ferry improvement projects
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is making $657 million available for projects to improve ferry services and infrastructure nationwide. According to the FTA, many ferry vessels and terminals are in poor condition, with the average age of the fleet being...
Arizona targets statewide energy grid hardening under new report
Arizona state officials have released a report outlining 31 recommendations to harden its energy grid. The Arizona Energy Promis Taskforce developed the report as part of the state’s push to emphasize a modernized power grid network, bolster economic growth,...
Illinois allocates $376M for rail grade crossing projects statewide
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has authorized $376 million for grade crossing safety enhancement and highway-rail grade separations statewide through its five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (CSIP). The plan will extend from Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 to...
PennDOT advances P3 program with new proposal submission window
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is looking to the private sector to help deliver transportation projects that expand its reach beyond state-owned infrastructure and across all modes, from roads and bridges to rail, aviation and ports. ...
Delphos advances middle school project with $20M in state funding
District officials in Delphos, Ohio, will move forward with plans for a modern middle school to replace Jefferson Middle School after receiving $20 million in state funding from Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC). The school plans to match the award with...
USDOT opens $1B grant program targeting roadway safety projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened a new round of funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, making $993.5 million available to support local projects aimed at reducing roadway deaths and serious injuries nationwide....
California advances $900M in major rail, transit investments statewide
Nearly $900 million in funding will be available for transportation projects across California under a new state investment focused on next-generation transit and infrastructure improvements. The funding, announced by the California Transportation Commission, will...
New York unveils $100M in NOFOs for climate resilience, flood control grants
New York State has opened applications for $100 million in grants for flood control and climate resilience projects through the state’s Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. Eligible applicants include local and state government...
St. Tammany Parish plans US 11 overpass overhaul with federal funding boost
The St. Tammany Parish Government in Louisiana recently received $10 million from the federal government to advance the $81 million replacement of the U.S. 11 Overpass in Slidell. Construction, which will take place around and over the Norfolk Southern...
County officials approve new funding for USC Beaufort’s convocation center project
The Beaufort County Council has agreed to redirect $11.1 million to build a convocation center at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s (USCB) Bluffton site. The center plays a critical component in the university’s approximately $100 million Sand Shark 20/20...
Shawano County approves $121M courthouse, jail project
The Shawano County Board of Supervisors in Wisconsin voted unanimously to borrow $121 million for a design plan and development of a new courthouse. County officials anticipate the project will update the county inmate housing and create safer spaces for inmate...
UDOT outlines $2.8B investment in 2026 transportation infrastructure projects
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has announced $2.8 billion in future spending on construction projects for 2026. UDOT officials noted there will be 176 new construction projects. Some of the highest value projects planned for the coming year include: ...
New York MTA launches $12B subway fleet replacement effort
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) signaling the largest rolling stock procurement in its history, totaling 2,390 new subway cars to replace more than a third of an aging fleet. Many of the cars being...
New $30M civic hub planned for downtown Bowling Green
The Bowling Green City Commission on March 18 approved a proposal to redesign and expand the city’s government campus in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky. The project is estimated to cost $30 million. The centerpiece of the project is a new 60,000-square-foot...
Henderson approves phase 1 of I-11, I-215 interchange overhaul
The Henderson City Council in Nevada has approved the first phase of improvements to the I-11/I-215 interchange earlier this month, reviving a long-stalled project through a scaled-back, phased strategy after the original overhaul was scrapped due to ballooning...
PennDOT plans $230M in road, bridge projects for 2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that it will invest over $230 million to fund bridge and roadway infrastructure projects statewide through 2026. The agency expects that it will break ground on 101 projects during the 2026...
Naperville Park District secures $120M in new funding for recreation facility development
Voters in Naperville, Illinois, have approved a bond measure providing $120 million to the Naperville Park District to fund a new Frontier Sports Complex and acquire land for open space and trails. The measure passed with about 56% of the vote, with 15,960...
DOE offers $293M for collaborative AI-driven scientific research projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is offering $293 million in funding for research teams using artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle complex national scientific and energy challenges. including biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, critical materials, quantum...
NTIA shifts $50M to AI-driven telecom network development
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced that it will pivot its focus to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into Radio Access Networks (RAN). The department plans to redirect $50 million from the Public Wireless Supply...
Monongalia County inks collaborative agreement for $135M interchange revamp
Officials in Monongalia County, West Virginia, recently secured a three-party collaboration agreement to successfully fund the upcoming $135 million Star City Interchange Improvement Project. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026. The project represents the...
Raleigh-Durham International Airport plans $175 million roadway expansion
The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) will build a $175 million expansion to its main roadway. Early utility work has begun on some aspects of the multi-phase project, with more construction opportunities planned to break ground in fall 2026. The John...
Utah district plans $50M water treatment plant expansion
Officials with the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District in Park City, Utah, are planning a roughly $50 million expansion of the Signal Hill water treatment plant, backed in part by $38 million in federal financing from the U.S. Environmental Protection...
Indiana explores toll-funded, P3 overhaul of Interstate 10
Indiana state officials are exploring strategies, including a potential public-private partnership, to deliver billions of dollars in highway infrastructure projects. The state of Indiana has submitted a plan to implement toll infrastructure along Interstate 70, part...
Georgia lawmakers to invest in education, public safety and infrastructure under $42.3B budget
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed the amended budget for Fiscal Year 2026, outlining $42.3 billion in expenses ending June 20, 2026. The amended version of the budget shows a $4.5 billion increase for the original FY 2026 budget, adjusting spending levels to reflect...
SANDAG approves funding boost for Del Mar’s $350M bridge upgrade
Regional transit planners in California have cleared another financial step toward replacing Del Mar's 110-year-old wooden train trestle, part of a broader rail upgrade intended to improve reliability and capacity on the coastal corridor linking San Diego with Los...
Georgia Tech plans $88M aerospace engineering building
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) will build an $88 million Aerospace Engineering Building after receiving approved allocations through the state’s amended budget for Fiscal Year 2026. While the design phase of the project has received the green...
Build America Bureau, FHWA issues P3 financing guidance
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued final guidance for evaluating the appropriateness of using public-private partnership (P3) project delivery for infrastructure projects. The guidance, distributed jointly through the DOT’s Federal Highway...
DOE unveils $352M quantum technology research funding opportunity
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science has released a $352 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to accelerate breakthroughs in critical minerals, quantum computing and advanced manufacturing through fundamental energy technology research. New and...
Industry groups push for federal IIJA successor to bridge $268M transportation gap
Representatives from the transportation industry are petitioning the federal government to establish a new federal surface transportation bill to support initiatives and projects nationwide With the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s (IIJA) funding cycle...
MBTA advances $472M Draw One Bridge replacement project
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)will invest $472.3 million to replace the aging Draw One Bridge near North Station in Boston, a key rail link serving commuter rail and Amtrak service between Boston and Cambridge. State officials announced the...
Huntsville plans $30M multimodal overhaul, upgrades for Holmes Avenue
City officials in Huntsville, Alabama, have announced that the city has secured $20 million in federal funding to support a key transportation improvement project. The estimated $30 million project will focus on a three-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue that connects...
White House outlines cybersecurity priorities for government and industry
The White House released President Donald Trump’s new cyber strategy earlier this month, outlining a six-pillar framework for strengthening U.S. cybersecurity, confronting foreign cyber threats and expanding the nation’s use of digital tools for both defense and...