Infrastructure
Governments Begin Pushing Back on Investors Snatching Up Homes
Institutional investors purchased nearly 20% of all U.S. homes for sale in the last three months of 2021, turning most into rentals. Now, some state and local officials want to slow the trend, worried it is boxing residents out of homeownership.
FEMA Wants to End Flood Insurance for the Nation’s Riskiest Properties
Democrats and counties oppose the idea. Properties that have been flood-damaged multiple times account for nearly half the program’s payouts over the years.
Safety Group Offers Warnings on Emerging Transportation Tech
They’re urging state and local government leaders to prepare for new types of vehicles and to look beyond industry hype as they design policies to reduce crashes.
Feds Launch $1B Initiative to Rework Infrastructure That Cut Apart Cities
The Biden administration says places that prioritize community outreach as they design project proposals will have an advantage over others.
Taking the Friction Out of Regional Transit Payments
With an upgraded app, Cleveland-area riders can buy fares for 14 transit agencies across the region.
Republicans Look to Reverse Biden’s Infrastructure Permitting Changes
They’re raising concerns that reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act will slow down projects, now that the Biden administration has scrapped a Trump-era rules rewrite.
Instead of Relief at the Pump, California Moves to Put Cash in Pockets
State leaders are opting for direct payments up to $1,050, rather than a gas tax suspension as they look to provide residents a break from skyrocketing prices.
What Flooding Costs These US Cities
Urban areas will see an increase in three types of flooding by 2050, which will force local governments to spend much more on climate disasters, according to a recent report.
Infrastructure Tops Mayors’ Concerns for 2nd Year
The National League of Cities’ analysis of local leaders’ speeches finds renewed interest in maintenance and construction projects, and worries about how they will handle billions in new federal dollars.
State Broadband Map Delivers Granular Connectivity Data
Officials in New York can now use address-level data to better identify homes and businesses lacking access to affordable broadband.
The States Shifting Road Safety Dollars Away From Safety Programs
Some in Congress are asking why states are redirecting the federal money at a time when crashes and highway deaths are on the rise.
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