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Vermont Secures $25.8M Federal Grant to Replace Readsboro Bridge
Vermont has recently been awarded a $25.8 million federal grant, made through the USDOT’s Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program, to replace the aging Readsboro Bridge over the Deerfield River in Bennington County, a critical link for the Readsboro community. The...
$1.97 Billion Awarded to Chicago Transit Authority’s Red Line Extension Project
The Federal Transit Administration has recently signed a Full Funding Grant Agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to invest $1.97 billion in extending Chicago’s Red Line by 5.5 miles. This extension will connect the city's Far South Side to the L system,...
Maryland DOT Unveils $21.2 Billion Transportation Program Plan for 2025-2030
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has unveiled its $21.2 billion Final Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for 2025-2030, which will be used to finance projects focusing on safety, reliability, and sustainability, potentially leading to statewide...
Baltimore, MD to Receive $85 Million for “Highway to Nowhere” Redevelopment
Baltimore, Maryland, is set to receive $85 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, which will be used for the redevelopment of the "Highway to Nowhere," a project that has displaced residents and divided communities. The funding, provided through the...
New York City FC Financing $780 Million Stadium in Queens
The first all-electric stadium in the U.S. is coming to Queens, New York, with New York City FC financing the construction of the $780 million Etihad Park. Turner, a subsidiary of ACS, has reportedly begun work on the stadium. Expected to be completed in 2027, the...
Port Canaveral in Florida Receives $41 Million for Shoreline Preservation
Port Canaveral in Florida has successfully secured $41 million in federal funding, which will go toward an initiative to combat downdrift erosion along the Space Coast. In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the project involves dredging and bypassing...
$332 Million Awarded for Airport Modernization
The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced that 171 airports across 32 states will receive a portion of the $332 million in grants provided through the Airport Infrastructure Grants program. These grants aim to finance airport modernization initiatives,...
New Economic Development Zones Approved in Erie and Reading, Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration has approved new economic development zones in Erie and Reading through the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program. The CRIZ program aims to revitalize downtowns, attract businesses, and create jobs by utilizing...
Amazon Web Services Invests $11 Billion to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Georgia
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing $11 billion to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure in Georgia, which includes new data centers in Butts and Douglas counties. Over the past 10 years, AWS has contributed $18.5 billion to...
Compass Datacenters to Invest $10 Billion for its Hyperscale Campus in Meridian, Mississippi
Compass Datacenters is set to develop a $10 billion hyperscale data center campus in Meridian, Mississippi, consisting of eight data centers to be built over eight years. Backed by state incentives, support, and tax exemptions, the project is expected to create...
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