The Oregon Transportation Commission has proposed spending 30% of $3.3 billion to fix roads, bridges and public transportation according to a released draft of its 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Oregon Department of Transportation...
The federal government is changing the rules for some very significant funding programs. Many of the changes relate to how federal agencies will distribute funding to state and local governments and the types of projects the funding will support. Rules emphasizing...
Over recent years, smart technologies that emphasize automation, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and data monitoring have become critical components of infrastructure modernization projects. Public officials are doubling down on these types of...
The University of Minnesota is buying 748 acres in Mower County to support planning for the Future of Advanced Agricultural Research in Minnesota (FAARM) program. The $10.3 million purchase will give the university about half the land it hopes to acquire for the new...
Enrollment data for K-12 school systems in the U.S. can fluctuate dramatically from year to year. Regardless of whether enrollment increases or decreases, the numbers point to demand changes and, more often than not, school officials must address growth...
Throughout the country, consortiums, partnerships and work groups are being formed to launch large critical projects. There’s a reason for the collaboration and it is noteworthy enough to point out what the data shows. Partnerships and regional consortiums accomplish...
The Fort Worth District received $20 million to continue the design of the Modified Central City project, also known as the Panther Island project, to reduce flood risk. The new funding will be used to complete three isolation gates and a stormwater pump station...
Tarrant County Commissioners plan to perform a feasibility study at $108,291 for a Law Enforcement Training Center that will provide training and education for its current and future Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) staff. The current 41,717-square-foot TCSO...
America will continue to be a global economic leader only if the country maintains a skilled and trained future workforce. That critical component could cease to exist without continual monitoring and ongoing training initiatives. Fortunately, public officials at...
San Antonio International Airport officials presented a $2.5 billion plan on Feb. 15 that proposes a third terminal. Construction could begin as early as 2024 on the new terminal at the airport. A pre-solicitation briefing for a construction manager at risk for the...
The Irving City Council on Feb. 9, approved an electric vehicle (EV) charging needs assessment. The assessment will provide data-driven insight to build a charging infrastructure strategy based on current and future EV driver needs, including within disadvantaged...
Washington — The Chelan Douglas Port Authority will enter into a written agreement, or interlocal agreement, with all partners who’ve agreed to pay for a feasibility study on a regional sports complex. Partners include the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee,...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding nearly $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 99 airports across the country. The investments will be received by airports in 47 states and two territories. Funding will improve the passenger...
The federal government released a National Cybersecurity Strategy last week. It provides guidelines about how cybersecurity should be used to protect critical infrastructure in America. The strategy identifies five key objectives that are eligible for funding. The...
Many parts of the country have experienced catastrophic winter weather events in recent years. In Texas recent winter weather issues were exacerbated when over-taxed grid networks failed to perform. Grid failures are why some public officials are spending millions on...
According to data released in 2022, the U.S. currently faces a shortage of approximately 3.8 million homes. More recent projections suggest that number may now be even higher. To address this extremely critical issue, Congress authorized an abundance of funding and an...
For years, state governments affected by the opioid epidemic were locked in intense litigation with pharmaceutical companies, some of which are the most powerful corporations in the world. The years of legal battles are now paying off and approximately $54 billion in...
Before environmental concerns became a staple of urban planning, industrial sites dominated waterfront properties in American cities. For decades, factories used urban waterways to dispose of pollutants. As environmental awareness grew, however, those sites were...
A 2019 study pointed to an interesting trend. The data provided very compelling insights into America’s libraries. It revealed that, as libraries digitize books, magazines and services, their reach and impact become significantly greater. The number of citizens using...
The Houston Spaceport plans to add new tenants and release plans for a customer-focused Phase 2 development. The spaceport launches and lands suborbital, reusable launch vehicles as well as office spaces located on the southeast side of Ellington Airport. Currently,...
The Guadalupe River Center Foundation is in its first phase of fundraising for a community center that includes a marina with rental kayaks, sailboats and paddleboats, three classrooms, a community gathering place, and a full commercial kitchen and a coffee bar. The...
Oklahoma – Norman Public Schools (NPS) has received a passing vote from residents on its $354 million bond issue. Norman High School will expand its stadium at a cost of $24 million. The expansion includes stadium upgrades, track and turf improvements and...
Alabama – The city of Mobile released a five-year plan for capital improvement projects through 2027. More than $200 million in planned projects will improve transportation, parks and greenways, environmental protections and facilities across the city. The...
Project delivery methods have been debated for years. Which one is best? Which is most efficient? Which reduces risk? Which delivers a project the quickest? Some argue that infrastructure projects are delivered faster and with greater cost-effectiveness when the...
Recent changes to federal funding programs are dramatically widening the scope of airport expansion plans throughout the U.S. In the fall of 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the availability of $1 billion during 2023 for airport expansion...
