Brightline & CEG - Thu June 02, 2022
Central Florida Gets Grant for Initial Work on Tampa-to-Orlando Rail Line
Central Florida has received a federal grant to support the preliminary engineering activities and environmental approvals needed to construct an intercity, high-speed passenger rail system between Orlando International Airport and Tampa....
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - Wed May 25, 2022
Boston's Codman Yard Project to Improve Reliability of MBTA's Red Line
A construction contract to expand and upgrade Codman Yard, a rail yard near Boston, has been advertised to bid, it was announced May 20 by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in a press release....
Caltrans - Tue May 03, 2022
California Allocates More Than Half Billion Dollars for Projects
In an effort to maintain and upgrade transportation infrastructure in the state, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated $578 million for projects throughout the state. Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, accounts for $317 million, more than half of the funding....
Ohio Department of Transportation - Tue April 26, 2022
Ohio Invests Nearly $2B Into Transportation in 2022
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the launch of the Ohio Department of Transportation's 2022 construction season on April 4. This year, Ohio is investing nearly $2 billion on 829 projects across the state. Ninety-five cents of every dollar spent goes toward preserving existing infrastructure....
Washington Post - Mon April 18, 2022
Maryland's Purple Line Light Rail Can Finally Proceed After $2.3B Contract Signed
A $2.3 billion contract between the private consortium managing Maryland's Purple Line project and a new construction team to complete the long-awaited light-rail line has been signed, according to the consortium and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)....
AASHTO - Tue April 12, 2022
Illinois DOT Issues $250M Installment to Support Statewide Municipal Projects
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently issued the fifth $250 million funding installment to counties, municipalities and townships statewide to address local transportation needs. That funding comes from the Rebuild Illinois capital program, signed into law by Gov....
Associated Press - Tue April 05, 2022
Washington Gov. Signs $17 Billion Transportation Package
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) A nearly $17 billion, 16-year transportation revenue package that will pay for a variety of projects across the state, including building four new hybrid electric ferries, was signed recently by Washington Gov....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu March 24, 2022
Omnibus Appropriations Act Covers Transportation Under Funding Umbrella
Signing the $1.5 trillion 2022 omnibus spending bill into law in mid-March, President Joe Biden released the full benefits of last fall's bipartisan infrastructure and jobs act. Not only does highway work move forward with the spending bill's signing, but energy, maritime, transit, water and airport construction projects launch as well....
TxDOT - Tue March 22, 2022
TxDOT Reaches Decision On Houston Infrastructure Project
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently announced the issuance of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), which signals the completion of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for environmental clearance....
Idaho Transportation Department - Tue March 08, 2022
Idaho Board Accelerates Nearly $400M of Improvements
The Idaho Transportation Board voted to accelerate the improvement of several major roadways during its February monthly meeting in Boise, Ida. The projects selected for construction starting this summer will modernize aging infrastructure, improve safety and reduce congestion....
