Statehouses Debate Who Should Build EV Charging Networks
Electric vehicles on U.S. roads are estimated to grow from nearly 2 million today to more than 28 million by 2030. That means a lot more charging stations will be needed. But who will build them: electric utilities or private businesses?
To Rebuild Damaged Section of Interstate 95, Officials Will Draw on Past Incidents
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said during his visit Tuesday that a 2017 bridge collapse in Georgia may provide a roadmap for how to rebuild quickly. A timetable for building a replacement set to be released Wednesday will depend on many factors, including finding the necessary materials.
A New Map Could Mean Less Money to Expand Broadband for Some States
The revised map that shows where there is little to no internet service in the U.S. comes as the feds are about to distribute nearly $42.5 billion in broadband funding.
Officials Tout Data Centers’ Economic Benefits
Amazon said its facilities in Virginia paid more than $300 million in taxes last year alone, and local leaders said the campuses contribute to economic development.
Mayors Oppose a GOP Bill to Speed Up Broadband Permitting
The proposal would put a “shot clock” on permit approvals in an effort to streamline the process to build broadband around the country. But mayors say it preempts their ability to make crucial construction decisions.
How Building More 'Granny Flats' Can Help Alleviate the Housing Crisis
COMMENTARY | Recent trends—working from home, aging in place and an expensive housing market—demand housing types that are not readily available in a market dominated by single-family housing.
Early State Broadband Spending Shows Policy Evolution
Vermont is using its share of the federal Capital Projects Fund for last-mile connections to underserved rural areas and boosting digital equity among disadvantaged residents.
With $9B in Transportation Funding, Minnesota Looks to Meet Climate Goals
The law is dedicated to improving roads, but requires that all highway expansion projects meet the state’s goal of driving down greenhouse gas emissions.
There's a Deal to Conserve the Colorado River, Now Comes the Hard Part
After two decades of an ongoing “mega drought” in the West, there are a variety of water conservation efforts to choose from. But one idea in California sticks out.
One State Targets Teen Drivers to Reduce Work Zone Deaths
As traffic deaths surge, contractors are calling on states to do more. One state—Oklahoma—will be the first in the nation to require teen drivers to complete a course on construction worker safety.
Solving digital inequity with resident input
The Golden State wants to hear from the public about their broadband connections and device accessibility to better understand how to address digital equity barriers.
Prisons ‘under attack’ from drones delivering contraband
Experts said the issue has exploded in recent years but could be fixed if states get the authority to jam cellphone signals.
Fighting Climate Change, State by State
COMMENTARY | Across the country, state and local governments are accelerating their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. They are creating approaches that can be borrowed and improved upon.
Louisiana’s Landmark Climate Adaptation Program Is Running Out of Time
“We can rebuild a piece of marsh, but in 30 years, that may be the only piece of marsh there.”
Eliminating the speedbumps in EV charging station buildout
COMMENTARY | Energy management as a service gives EV charging station operators cloud-based tools for remote asset management and will help ensure they have the data to comply with the government’s 97% station uptime requirement.
Supreme Court Scales Back Scope of Clean Water Act
Conservatives on the court say the decision preserves state authority to regulate land and water use. But liberal justices worry the ruling will gut efforts to curb water pollution.
State turns to the cloud to manage transportation projects
The Delaware Department of Transportation will track $3 billion in spending over the next five years with a cloud-based capital program management solution.
Extreme Weather Is Disrupting Amtrak’s Trains—And Its Climate Benefits
The passenger rail operator is at the mercy of the freight companies that own most American tracks.
Combining GCN and Route Fifty: A note to our readers
We are merging our publications to better serve the state and local government community.
NHTSA Proposes a Pass-Fail Pedestrian Safety Rating for Vehicles
The scheme put forward by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration comes as pedestrian deaths are surging nationwide.
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