Alabama Reflector - Wed January 22, 2025
Alabama DOT to Consider Criteria for Local Funding Matches On State Road Projects
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to research ways of evaluating the financial situation of municipalities seeking funding for road projects. The move came after a meeting of the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program II (ATRIP II) committee on Jan....
Atlanta Journal-Constitution & CEG - Mon December 16, 2024
Rivian Automotive Snares $6.6B Federal Loan to Build New EV Factory East of Atlanta
Rivian Automotive, an Irvine, Calif.-based manufacturer, has received a loan for up to $6.6 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program to support the construction of Rivian's next facility in Stanton Springs North, near Atlanta....
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Mon November 25, 2024
Tennessee DOT Wants $308M in Funding to Deal With Backlog of Projects Amid Flat Revenues
Facing a weak revenue outlook, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is requesting $308 million more from the state budget to keep up with the growing cost of maintenance and construction. Gov....
ARTBA - Thu November 07, 2024
Voters Approve $41B for State, Local Transportation Investment
Voters Nov. 5 approved 77 percent of 370 state and local ballot initiatives that are expected to generate $41.4 billion in new and renewed funding for roads, bridges, trails and rails, according to initial results compiled by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)....
Made in Alabama - Thu October 31, 2024
Over $7M in State Funding Awarded to Boost Site Readiness at Four Alabama Developments
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Oct. 23 that the Renewal of Alabama Commission has allocated over $7.2 million in new Growing Alabama funding to four economic development organizations across the state, accelerating the construction of industrial and agricultural center sites....
The Office of Gov. Kay Ivey - Wed October 02, 2024
Alabama Governor Announces $3.1M to Fund Road, Bridge Projects Across State
Alabama's governor said on Sept. 30 that $3.1 million in state funding is being awarded to 11 communities for various road and bridge projects, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama's infrastructure....
The Review - Thu August 29, 2024
University of Delaware Gets $17M in Partial Funding for Several Campus Upgrades
In the midst of a nearly $40 million deficit, the University of Delaware (UD) this summer asked the state for additional funding for its proposed capital projects on the Newark campus. Between breaking ground for new buildings, renovations and remodels, the college's request totals about $52.5 million....
Idaho Transportation Department - Wed July 24, 2024
Idaho Seeks Public Input On Its Newly Released Seven-Year Transportation Plan
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is seeking feedback on the just-released draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP). The ITIP outlines the state's transportation priorities and guides investment decisions for the next seven years through 2031....
Georgia Department of Transportation - Tue July 23, 2024
Georgia's State Leaders Add Transportation Infrastructure Program Grant Worth $1.5B
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently provided details on forthcoming transportation programs and projects receiving funding as a result of a $1.5 billion investment from Gov. Brian P....
SDOT - Tue July 23, 2024
Seattle Mayor Signs Legislation for Transportation Levy
On July 10, 2024, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law the legislation that will place the Transportation Levy on Seattle voters' ballots in November 2024. The legislation was unanimously approved by the City Council on July 9....
