Passenger rail gets ‘unprecedented’ $16B investment
The grants to replace aging infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor come as Republicans in Congress look to cut back funding for Amtrak.
Public power is on the ballot in Maine. Will voters take a leap of faith?
The state has a chance to oust unpopular investor-owned utilities—and set a precedent for the rest of the country.
LA explores new options as copper thieves target streetlight wiring
Transportation departments are scrambling to cope with a spike in copper wire thefts that leave their roads darker and more dangerous.
Earth is getting extra salty, an ‘existential threat’ to freshwater supplies
Salt pollution, like that used to make roads safer after snow or ice storms, is contaminating the nation's water supplies and corroding underground pipes. States are exploring salt alternatives to combat the “existential threat to our freshwater."
Feds ease capital requirement for broadband funding
The rule, which required internet companies to put down millions of dollars upfront, would have excluded all but the biggest providers.
Western states look to these lands for new affordable housing
State-owned trust lands were created to support schools and other community benefits.
Interest rates are rising, but states aren’t worried yet. Here’s why.
State and local governments generally use bonds to finance major infrastructure projects. But higher rates won’t bust budgets just yet. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
A new federal proposal looks to take on digital redlining
The rules, which observers anticipate will be challenged in court, would allow the FCC to penalize broadband companies for providing poorer service to low-income customers.
Legacy programs stymie Biden's efforts to boost equity in infrastructure spending
Communities of color benefit when federal agencies pick transportation projects, but most infrastructure money is doled out using old rules that favor whiter areas, according to a new report from the Urban Institute.
Drones spot energy leaks to boost building efficiency
New York City is exploring how drones equipped with thermal cameras and lidar can better identify flaws in exterior walls and roofs that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment, immigrant groups say state needs to prepare for likely climate migration
The development of affordable housing stock and denser, walkable communities could help states like Maine prepare for migrants looking to move to more climate resilient areas.
How one city added hundreds of new homes amid an affordable housing crunch
In Missoula, Montana, the city and county government donated land to support the development of three new affordable apartment sites. About 1,000 people, including those who were previously homeless, have signed the interest list for units, one official says.
Big federal dollars for small state projects aim to get more cars off the roads
Cycling trails, electric street sweepers and EV charging stations are among the ideas.
What transportation officials need to consider when using AI
Artificial intelligence tools are proliferating in transportation. Two tech experts offer advice on how to approach the emerging technology.
Preparations accelerate for Las Vegas’ first Formula One race
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on the Strip next month for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. For the city, as it repaves roads and upgrades its infrastructure, the event is also an investment.
Climate change is a fiscal disaster for local governments—our study shows how it’s testing communities in Florida
COMMENTARY | A new study of Florida’s fiscal vulnerability to climate change finds that flooding directly threatens many local tax bases.
Wind power in numbers: Tri-state pact aims to leverage better renewable energy deal
A trio of New England states will collaborate in soliciting and reviewing bids for offshore wind projects. The agreement aims to keep clean energy costs down.
Disaster recovery projects stall nationwide as FEMA runs out of money
The agency has paused $2.8 billion in spending as it braces for a looming government shutdown.
In unique approach, one county utilizes a P3 to build public schools
Instead of it taking six years to build six schools, it took three. The first-of-its-kind project saved Prince George’s County, Maryland, millions of dollars—and includes 30 years of maintenance.
Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location is a major barrier to a just transition
COMMENTARY | In a greener future, what becomes of current fossil fuel workers? Despite possessing skills applicable to green industries, their geographical locations will limit their opportunities.
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