July 3, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded more than $2.2 billion in Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants to 162 infrastructure projects nationwide. The RAISE program helps fund critical freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects. “Using the […]
June 29, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe Federal Highway Administration and its partners recently completed an environmental review of Manhattan Central Business District Tolling, a congestion pricing program. The agency concluded the program should meet its objectives of reducing congestion and overall vehicle miles traveled. The […]
June 21, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Friday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state would be seeking proposals to expand the state’s electric vehicle charging network. Beshear said the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) had issued a final Request for Proposals (RFP) on June 15 to […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
June 2, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn 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 30, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Thursday it would begin work on major repairs to I-20 in Bossier City and parts of Shreveport. The much anticipate project will include reconstruction of all lanes of I-20 from just west […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
May 22, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe 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 […]
Other Utilities, Public Utilities
May 11, 2023
Via: PowerMagThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Holtec International a license to build and operate a consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) for spent nuclear fuel in southeastern New Mexico, despite the state’s opposition. Granted on May 9 after an eight-year […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
May 11, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn 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 […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
May 10, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe 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 […]
Other Utilities, Public Utilities
May 4, 2023
Via: PowerMagThe world is currently going through a major shift toward clean energy, triggered by concerns over climate change, depleting resources, and energy security. The energy transition is a massive undertaking, requiring significant investment and a long-term vision. However, as with […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
May 3, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsAccording 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 […]
Electric Utility, Public Utilities
April 26, 2023
Via: PowerMagWith the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in December, the U.S. put some real financial muscle behind efforts to combat climate change and incentivize renewable energy with $370 billion in loans, grants, and tax credits to spur clean […]
April 19, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn Monday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed that state’s Transportation and Modernization Act into law, providing the state with a new strategy to accommodate its record growth in its rural and urban areas. The legislation will invest more than $3.3 […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
April 17, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe 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 […]
Electric Utility, Public Utilities
April 13, 2023
Via: PowerMagPerhaps the most devastating thing that could happen in any developed country would be widespread catastrophic damage to its electric power grid. Nearly everything in an industrialized nation relies on electricity to function. Without it, normal water supplies, sewer systems, […]
April 12, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe proposed RIReady Municipal Road Fund Program in Gov. Dan McKee’s fiscal year 2024 budget would make available $20 million for bridge, road, and sidewalk projects on locally maintained city and town roads. Local communities often struggle to reach enough […]
Basic Services, Public Transport
April 3, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn 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 […]
Electric Utility, Public Utilities
March 23, 2023
Via: Power EngineeringAccording to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the United States solar industry continues to set records. SEIA predicted that the country’s total installed solar capacity would more than quadruple by 2030, with annual installations reaching 45 GW. This growth […]
Other Utilities, Public Utilities
March 22, 2023
Via: Power EngineeringUtility regulators in Nevada approved a plan by NV Energy to spend $333 million to buy, install and operate a 400 MW peaking turbine project at the Silverhawk Generating Station near Las Vegas. The turbine would have a peak summer […]
March 17, 2023
Via: PowerMagFor water and energy providers, consistent customer engagement has become a critical aspect of daily operations and overall success. Why? Modern convenience and technology have dramatically altered the expectations of today’s consumers. The silent energy provider is an antiquated concept, […]