Category: Basic Services

July 18, 2023

On July 14, Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) announced the approval of the state’s transportation plan. The OTC approved the Oregon Transportation Plan, a 25-year plan that shapes the state’s transportation system, the plan includes information on how to prioritize limited […]

June 15, 2023

The consulting and services firm Mission Critical Partners announced Thursday it was recently awarded a contract with Minnesota’s technology and emergency communications agencies to develop a new statewide strategy for the state’s deployment of next-generation 911. The firm is tasked […]

June 12, 2023

Software companies and industry leaders praised a White House decision to extend the deadline for agencies to begin collecting software security attestation forms from contractors, while calling for further clarity regarding the specific details that vendors will need to provide […]

June 2, 2023

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that it was seeking feedback on its updated plan to strengthen safety for both transit workers and riders. The proposed update to the National Public Transportation Safety Plan […]

May 22, 2023

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) soon will make available $220 million in Passenger Ferry Program and the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program funding to support passenger ferry service. The Passenger Ferry Program provides funding for the purchase, replacement or […]

May 16, 2023

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday two grants totaling $55 million for improvement and maintenance of the state’s emergency communications systems and call centers. One grant, the State Interoperable Communications Formula Grant or SICG-Formula, is worth $45 million and […]

May 11, 2023

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday announced that public and charter schools across the state can soon sign up for access to a new app that will allow teachers to alert emergency responders and other school staff during emergencies. The […]

May 11, 2023

On Tuesday, the Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray and other elected officials broke ground on a new transit facility and parking garage they say will improve transportation for Kentucky residents. The new modern public transit facility located in the state […]

May 10, 2023

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will make available $5.8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Program. The program provides funding and technical assistance to entities implementing IRCs, an early step to delivering […]

May 3, 2023

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), more than $12 million has been allocated for the U.S. Marine Highway Program in 2023. Funds will be used to increase the use of the country’s navigable waterways, especially in […]

April 28, 2023

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the barriers to providing accessible public transit to residents in rural areas. U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), John Fetterman (D-PA), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Elizabeth […]

April 17, 2023

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently published details about the formula funding used to help communities maintain and operate trains, buses, and ferries. A total of $14 billion will be invested in 2023 in states and transit agencies. Funding will […]

April 3, 2023

On Thursday, as more than 120 U. S. Representatives called for Congress to fully fund public transit Capital Investment Grants (CIG), the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) said it agreed with their stance. In a letter to the leaders of […]

March 29, 2023

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced a series of bills on Wednesday aimed at improving government operations around data management, digital identity and securing critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. The legislation advanced out of the committee included […]

March 28, 2023

PG&E’s wildfire mitigation plan is based on measures that it says have previously reduced the number of acres burned in the most high-risk portions of its service territory by 99% in 2022, as compared to the 2018-2020 average. These include […]

March 14, 2023

The administration is proposing a nearly $10 billion bump in federal spending to achieve its modernization goals, including several significant increases in spending on IT and cybersecurity at civilian agencies. Read More on FCW

March 6, 2023

The city of Philadelphia recently split the General Fund to create a new Transportation Fund, Mayor Jim Kennedy announced on Thursday during his presentation to City Council on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The split does not require additional staff […]

February 13, 2023

On Wednesday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan said his agency would continue to provide funding for electric school buses after unprecedented demand. Regan made his remarks at the Wabaunsee USD 329 School District in Alma, Kan., […]

February 10, 2023

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it would make funding available to study whether a lack of regular and reliable access to transportation is linked to poverty. Federal officials said one in four Americans […]

February 8, 2023

Yesterday, Operator, Directory Assistance and 9-1-1 Emergency Services all played an important role in our landline telephone world. However, as landlines are being replaced by wireless smartphones, VoIP Internet service and other technologies, these vital services are also fading away. […]