A City Asks Residents to Vote on Which Infrastructure Projects to Fund
Denver is turning to “participatory budgeting” to decide how it will use a small slice of its budget for public works projects.
What Closing Streets to Cars Meant for Restaurants in New York City
The city shut some streets to vehicle traffic during the pandemic. New research looks at how bars and eateries in these areas performed compared to pre-Covid years.
Why Many Fire Departments Aren’t Ready for Electric Vehicles
When EV batteries go up in flames, they present different challenges than car fires involving gasoline. Route Fifty spoke with an expert about the new risks and how firefighters can prepare.
What to Know About the $350M in New Funding for Wildlife Crossings
The money to cut down on highway collisions between vehicles and animals was included in the infrastructure law. The application process for it should open early next year.
Construction Underway on 10,000-mile Open Access Broadband Network in California
The “middle mile” network is expected to cost $3.8 billion and help connect the roughly one in five state residents who do not have access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet.
Urban Spaces Get an AI Makeover
The Dall-E artificial intelligence system is helping redesign city streets, replacing car-centric roads with walkable boulevards and bike lanes.
The Infrastructure Law: ‘Hitting Timelines Without Cutting Corners’
Biden administration officials are pushing for projects to move quickly, while also meeting goals like benefiting disadvantaged neighborhoods and strengthening the nation’s workforce.
Pushing Ahead Projects to Protect Against Climate-related Disasters
Projects to deal with risks like flooding and hurricanes are being buoyed by new federal funding. But state and local officials say it can sometimes be a heavy lift to access the money.
Why a Power Line Project Can Take 14 Years to Permit
Amid a push to greatly expand the nation’s clean energy infrastructure, key grid upgrades require approvals that can take years to complete. Can regulators strike the right balance between speed and environmental protection?
How Cryptocurrency Could Help to 'Crowdfund' Public Projects
The idea of leaning on the emerging technology to issue municipal bonds in small denominations has the potential to benefit governments and investors alike. But can the muni market adapt?
Feds Open More Funding for Diesel School Bus Phase-out
The decision comes as demand far surpassed funding available this year for an initiative that aims to transition school buses to electric models and other options with lower emissions.
Manchin Drops Push to Overhaul Energy Infrastructure Permitting
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin wanted to speed environmental approvals for projects like power plants and pipelines. But he couldn’t muster the votes to tie his proposal to legislation needed to keep the federal government open.
Daytime Electric Vehicle Charging at Work Could Cut Costs
COMMENTARY | "With less home charging and more daytime charging, the western U.S. would need less generating capacity and storage," says one of the authors of a new study.
How Manchin’s Permitting Plan Would Restrict State Power
The senator’s proposal seeks to codify into law Trump-era rules narrowing how states can evaluate projects like gas pipelines and power plants under the Clean Water Act.
Preventing the Next Jackson-Like Water Crisis
COMMENTARY | There’s federal funding available to make badly needed water infrastructure upgrades in communities of color harmed by years of disinvestment. But the onus is on state lawmakers to direct the money to places that need it most.
The Emerging Concerns Over the Infrastructure Law Rollout
State and local leaders are happy to have the money. But state transportation officials are flagging issues they’re worried about, as Republican lawmakers chafe over Biden administration rules.
Why the Permitting Reform Debate Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon
Even if Sen. Joe Manchin succeeds in getting his proposed overhaul of environmental regulations for infrastructure attached to a critical spending bill, Republicans plan to push for further changes, including restoring Trump-era policies.
Deaths From Traffic Crashes Finally Show Signs of Slowing Down
Fatalities on U.S. roadways fell in early 2022 for the first time in almost two years.
How State Laws Pose a Roadblock for One of Biden’s Infrastructure Goals
Many states have rules that favor drivers and highway projects despite pushes for alternative transportation, according to a new report.
Feds Prepare to Open New $500M Program for Transportation Tech
States and localities are among those eligible for the grants, which are aimed at funding projects focused on innovations like autonomous vehicles and roadside sensors.
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