Texas Transportation Commission - Tue July 13, 2021
Transportation Commission Approves Largest Ever Funds
With help from federal COVID-19 relief funding, the Texas Transportation Commission has approved $89 million in transit funding. It's the largest amount of funding at one time for transit agencies across the state....
WCHS Radio News Network - Thu July 08, 2021
New South Charleston, W.V., Construction Projects Being Planned
As a result of the West Virginia Parkways Authority recently selling a total of $423 million in bonds to investors, the money is required by state law to finance highway construction projects in the 10 counties close to the West Virginia Turnpike....
Office of Gov. Holcomb - Wed July 07, 2021
Gov. Commits $475M for Indiana Projects
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced a commitment of $475 million in funding dedicated to three transformational infrastructure projects across southern Indiana that will enhance Indiana's top-rated transportation network as the Crossroads of America....
National League of Cities - Wed July 07, 2021
Cities Say Infrastructure Funding is Top Priority in 2021
The National League of Cities (NLC) has released its 2021 State of the Cities Report, based upon a survey of municipal leaders across America. NLC said the survey results underscore that, with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic depleting local budgets and postponing public works projects, there is an urgent need for Congress to shore up our nation's infrastructure to protect and enhance the health and economic prosperity of our communities....
Office of Gov. Laura Kelly - Tue June 08, 2021
Kansas Invests $42M to Support Projects
Gov. Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced on May 26 that more than $42 million will support 30 transportation construction projects across Kansas through an expanded list of recipients of the Kansas Department of Transportation's Cost Share Program for spring 2021....
FDOT - Thu June 03, 2021
Florida's Transportation Funding Provides Safe, Reliable Infrastructure
Following Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of the state's budget, and through support from the Legislature, Florida is continuing to fund key transportation initiatives that enhance safety across the transportation system and embrace innovative solutions to increase mobility as Florida continues to grow....
Associated Press - Wed June 02, 2021
U.S. Officials Approve $47.5M to Build New Alaska Airport
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved funding for approximately $47.5 million in funding to build a new Alaska airport and refurbish two existing state airports. The Newtok Airport, the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and the Kenai Municipal Airport will receive funding for the projects, Alaska's News Source reported....
Office of the Governor of Illinois - Tue May 25, 2021
Illinois Governor Announces $20.7B Construction Plan
Gov. JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and labor, legislative and local leaders on May 19 to announce the release of a $20.7 billion multi-year plan to improve Illinois' roads and bridges over the next six years....
Lori Lovely – CEG Correspondent - Thu May 13, 2021
Arkansas Embarks On Biggest-Ever Highway Construction Program
The state of Arkansas embarked on its biggest highway construction program ever undertaken by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and the people couldn't be more excited. "Arkansas is a small state with a population of just three million, but this project touches every corner of the state, with a total of 36 projects in 19 corridors," said Keli Wylie, administrator of the CAP Program and alternative project delivery administrator....
Indiana Department of Transportation - Tue May 11, 2021
Indiana Communities Receive More Than $100M for Projects
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness announced 218 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $100.2 million in state matching funds for local road projects through Community Crossings, a component of the governor's Next Level Roads program....
