The Humble Curb Is Fast Becoming the City’s Hottest Asset
Digitizing curbs is “something that has benefit today, benefit in the future, and doesn’t require so much investment from cities that they can’t do it today.”
Don't Expect Trump's Infrastructure Plan to Propose New Revenue
White House adviser DJ Gribbin also told mayors the plan would not propose cuts to existing, "formula" funding programs, like the Highway Trust Fund.
The Peril of Privatizing Puerto Rico's Power Company
Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced a plan Monday to sell off Prepa, a move he hopes will ease the island’s energy and debt crises. But some groups on the island oppose the measure fiercely.
The Leading Challenge Many U.S. Mayors Say Their Cities Are Facing
Based on the latest Menino Survey of Mayors, it’s “not just a coastal problem, but a problem everywhere.”
A Breakdown of the Leaked Trump Infrastructure Plan
The 6-page document, published by Axios and Politico, shows what may be taking shape as the White House looks to formally release its proposal.
Business Groups Back 25-Cent Gas Tax Increase to Fund Infrastructure
But there appears to be a limited appetite for such a proposal among Republicans in Congress.
Is 2018 the Year Congress Finally Passes 'Dig Once' Broadband Legislation?
Advocates worry the allure of Trump’s elusive infrastructure package is stalling improved Internet access, particularly in rural America.
Why 2018 Is an Important Anniversary Year for Arizonans
Many of the Grand Canyon State’s residents are only living there now thanks to this action by Lyndon Johnson 50 years ago.
Do Congressional Earmarks Better Prioritize the Projects States and Localities Need?
The debate over reinstating earmarking on Capitol Hill may come down to who’s best at allocating federal funds: elected officials or bureaucrats.
Government and Design Team Up to Bolster Resilience at 10 Bay Area Sites
Projects will address everything from flooding to transportation.
Bipartisan Report Underscores Hard Truths About Infrastructure Funding
"Our attention has been on that baseline has not really been adequately funded, or appropriately dealt with," according to U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty of Connecticut. "That needs to be addressed."
White House Updates Senators on Trump's Infrastructure Plan
Administration officials told the lawmakers to expect more details about the proposal around the time of the president's State of the Union address, Sen. John Barrasso said Wednesday.
‘Waiting on an Opportunity to Work With the Administration’ on Infrastructure
State and local groups start 2018 awaiting the White House’s long-promised public works package.
The High Costs of Atlanta’s Massive Airport Power Outage
As the general manager of the world’s busiest air hub vows to fix redundancy and communication problems, Delta Airlines plans to seek tens of millions in compensation.
How Puerto Rico Is Rebuilding Its Network 3 Months After Maria
Puerto Rico's post-Maria communications effort could serve as a disaster-response playbook for other governments.
Could Positive Train Control Have Prevented the Amtrak Cascades Wreck?
The NTSB said the train that derailed south of Seattle on Monday was traveling 80 miles per hour, 50 miles faster than the speed limit on the curve where it crashed.
Rethinking Our Century-Old Approach to Paying for Infrastructure
Our crumbling infrastructure can be fixed if we change how we fund capital investments and maintenance.
Taming the ‘Seattle Process’ to Deliver Future Light-Rail Lines Without Delay
The Emerald City and its new mayor are trying to expedite new transit projects on a timeline where there's little room for multi-jurisdictional and stakeholder error.
Eliminating Net Neutrality, FCC Plans Battle With State and Local Authorities
Language in the net neutrality repeal sets the groundwork for an attempt to aggressively constrain and eliminate state and local regulations.
Creating a State DOT That's Not 'Trapped in the 20th Century’
Colorado's departing transportation chief offers some thoughts on what it takes.
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