Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed October 04, 2023
FHWA Guidance Pushes for Rehab, But Leaves IIJA Funding Apps in States' Hands
In committing to a major, long-term investment in infrastructure, the federal government has left much of the decision about where to channel funding largely to states. The DOT said states can choose, with the hope that repairs would win out over expansions....
UDOT - Wed September 20, 2023
UDOT Approves Its Largest Investment in State History
The Utah Department of Transportation announced recently that the agency has approved the largest transportation program in state history. A total of $14.3 billion will go toward improving roads, trails and transit systems in partnership with local planning organizations and governments over the course of the next six years....
Caltrans - Tue September 19, 2023
California State Auditor Removes Transportation Infrastructure From 'High Risk' List
The California State Auditor recently removed the state's transportation infrastructure from its "high-risk list" after 16 years in recognition of the progress California has made in rebuilding and upgrading the state transportation system in recent years....
Office of Gov. Pritzker - Wed September 13, 2023
Rebuilding Kankakee: IDOT Highlights Major Projects
Entering year five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced Aug. 15 that multiple projects in the Kankakee area are complete, planned or under way, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by the historic, bipartisan capital program....
Amtrak - Tue September 05, 2023
Texas Central, Amtrak Explore Dallas to Houston High-Speed Rail
Texas Central Partners (Texas Central) and Amtrak are seeking opportunities to advance planning and analysis work associated with the proposed Dallas-Houston 205-mph high-speed rail project to further determine its viability....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 05, 2023
AGC Members Ready to Execute Historic Investment
Texas recently went big when it made a significant investment to upgrade roads and bridges, as well as a major expansion of the highway network to meet the demands of a growing population and red-hot economy....
WisDOT - Wed August 30, 2023
Midwest Transportation Leaders Join for Infrastructure Talks
Milwaukee took center stage in the Midwest transportation world Aug. 14 to 16 as Wisconsin hosted the annual meeting for the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO). Transportation leaders and industry partners across 10 Midwest states gathered to share best practices, learn about transportation innovations and network with each other to help shape the transportation landscape in the Midwest for years to come....
ODOT - Wed August 09, 2023
Oregon Commissioners Approve Projects, 25-Year Plan
The Oregon Transportation Commission met recently in Pendleton for its regular meeting. This is the first time the commission has met east of the mountains since the pandemic paused travel. Commission Approves Oregon Transportation PlanThe commission approved the Oregon Transportation Plan, or OTP, which is the 25-year plan that shapes the state's transportation system....
TxDOT - Tue August 08, 2023
Texas Approves Nearly $100M for Transit Agency Projects
Taking the bus opened up endless possibilities for Uvalde resident Jennifer Gilleland. Born with cerebral palsy, she'd ride 90 miles each way on a TxDOT-funded rural transit agency bus to get to class as she worked on her college degree....
Office of the Governor of Minnesota - Wed August 02, 2023
Gov. Announces $380M in Grants for Minnesota Projects
Gov. Tim Walz announced July 11 that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will allocate $380 million to fund eight new infrastructure projects through the state's Corridors of Commerce program....
