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Infrastructure

Congress, Biden Urged to Release Funds for Bridge Repair

February 14, 2022

Via: Transport Topics

Transportation experts are urging Congress and the Biden administration to release federal infrastructure funds to improve unsafe bridges across the nation. Leaders from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers have raised the […]


Infrastructure

Oregon Transportation Commission considers options for federal funding

January 24, 2022

Via: Transportation Today

The Oregon Transportation Commission recently considered how to allocate the $412 million of flexible funding Oregon received as part of the federal infrastructure package. “These resources will help us make vital improvements to our transportation system. But this funding should […]


Travel & Public Transit

Wisconsin transit services receive nearly $4M in state, federal funding

December 8, 2021

Via: Transportation Today

Local transit services for seniors and residents with disabilities will receive nearly $4 million in combined Wisconsin state and federal funds. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently administered $3.99 million to 50 agencies in rural and smaller urban areas […]


Impact & Regulations

Cueller announces $7 million in federal funding for Laredo airport

September 21, 2021

Via: Transportation Today

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (R-TX) announced Laredo International Airport will receive more than $7 million in federal funding for airport expansions and upgrades. The $7,222,563 funding comes from several different pots of COVID-19 funding, including more than $1.4 million from […]


Infrastructure

Federal funding to aid Maine infrastructure projects

February 11, 2021

Via: Transportation Today

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said Maine has been awarded $69.2 million in federal highway and transit funding under the recently signed COVID-19 relief package. “As the Ranking Member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, I have strongly advocated for funding to […]


Impact & Regulations

Trump twists the knife on California rail setback

February 20, 2019

Via: Politico

BULLET TRAIN ESCALATION: DOT made the first move toward taking back the federal funding given to California for its high-speed rail project, canceling $929 million that had yet to go out and saying it will try to get back $2.5 […]


Impact & Regulations, Shipping

Charleston Harbor Gets USD 49 Mn for Deepening Project

June 12, 2018

Via: World Maritime News

The Charleston Harbor Deepening Project will receive USD 49 million in federal funding, that will be coupled with financial support from the State of South Carolina to further the progress of deepening the Charleston Harbor to 52 feet. “This funding […]


Impact & Regulations, Infrastructure

President releases $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan

February 12, 2018

Via: Metro Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, the Trump Administration released the long-awaited proposal to upgrade roads, airports, and other public works, with the release of a 53-page document detailing how the Administration plans to stimulate at least $1.5 trillion in new […]