Chip Knowlton joins HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director
With more than 30 years advising industry leaders, Chip Knowlton has joined HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director.
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U.S. DOT announces funding to strengthen port infrastructure
The U.S. DOT’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced nearly $450 million in newly available grant funding for port-related projects through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)—by far the largest investment in the program ever.
New York Governor Hochul announces $76.4 million in freight rail infrastructure investments
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $76.4 million in funding for 38 projects to renew and modernize New York’s freight rail infrastructure.
President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law delivers billions in transit funding through formula grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that nearly $5 billion in Fiscal Year 2022 transit formula funding is available to transit agencies, states, and Tribal governments to support public transportation – and public transportation jobs – throughout the country.
Merging ports in Alaska to address infrastructure needs comes with questions
The governor of Alaska wants to merge the Port of Alaska and a port in Knik Arm and form a regional port authority in the hopes of addressing infrastructure needs for both cargo handlers.
S.D. will guide its way through big future funds for railroad infrastructure
South Dakota’s four-year railroad plan will come with its own guide.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announces investment in rail infrastructure
Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of 25 rail freight improvement projects that will enhance freight mobility while creating or sustaining more than 200 jobs across Pennsylvania.
Amtrak, MTA join forces on mega rail infrastructure deal
Now that the deal has been signed, the dealings begin.
Governors asking for federal partnership with new infrastructure money
As Governors make plans to deploy new federal dollars to improve infrastructure in their states and territories, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted five governors, federal officials and private-sector partners for an Infrastructure Summit to explore best practices and spotlight gubernatorial leadership on the issue.
FTA outlines how historic spending level will play out for transit infrastructure
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is the largest investment in American infrastructure in generations, and marks an inflection point for American transit.
Final chapter? MTA hopes infrastructure bill will finally complete Second Avenue subway extension
So much has happened since the Second Avenue subway extension in New York City first received funding one could write a book.
Passage of infrastructure bill means N.C. could finish commuter rail project earlier
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act that was recently passed by Congress will put some speed into the delivery of commuter rail in North Carolina.
Brightline strengthening safety infrastructure after train hits car on the railroad’s first day back in service
When COVID-19 appeared and began to spread in the United States, many passenger operations shut down, including Brightline, which suspended service in March 2020.
Initial take on historic infrastructure bill: President Biden loosened grip on climate and dollars will not flow for months
The House of Representatives passed a historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill late in the night on Nov. 5.
Will the infrastructure bill pass soon? Economic package still top priority
By a virtual vote on Sunday, most Democrats in the House of Representatives signaled they would support a revised economic bill.
U.S. DOT will use two loan programs to improve supply chain infrastructure
The U.S. DOT is determined to remedy the supply chain infrastructure.
With deadline looming in 10 days, House and Senate might be struggling to pass infrastructure bill
When Oct. 31 comes to an end, Biden’s massive $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan will turn into a pumpkin.
Lacking support, Congressional leaders push back vote deadline on infrastructure bill
With the House of Representatives delaying a vote on a long-term infrastructure bill late last week, the Senate is now looking at a different deadline.
U.S. Department of Transportation announces up to $36.4 million TIFIA loan to fund two infrastructure projects in Louisiana
U.S. DOT has announced TIFIA loan to help infrastructure projects is Louisiana.
Baltimore admits it is not doing enough to inspect rail infrastructure, vows again to do better
For the second time in as many days, a deteriorating CSX bridge is making headlines.