Infrastructure Across America - Page 11

Atlanta May 19, 2023

US cities urged to improve public transit, walkable areas as pedestrian deaths soar

As pedestrian deaths climb in the U.S., residents in major cities are urging local governments to divert spending from car culture to making areas more walkable and transit friendly.

Pennsylvania May 18, 2023

Pittsburgh bridge collapse sparks calls to examine more than 10K similar bridges

Investigators looking into the collapse of Pittsburgh's Fern Hollow Bridge are urging transportation officials nationwide to examine similar bridges.

Alabama May 18, 2023

Alabama transportation director planned to build an unnecessary bridge to spite toll company, judge says

A judge has halted plans to build an unnecessary bridge that would have cost $100 million, citing that the transportation director had a personal vendetta against a toll company.

Wisconsin May 11, 2023

Plan to subsidize local emergency services, public works makes headway in WI Legislature

A plan by Wisconsin lawmakers to expand state aid for local governments has made headway in the Legislature, despite the threat of a potential veto by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Alabama May 5, 2023

Alabama has consistently neglected impoverished county’s raw sewage problems, according to the DOJ

Lowndes County, a high-poverty region in Alabama, has had longstanding wastewater sanitation problems. A federal probe found that Alabama routinely neglected the county.

Minnesota May 4, 2023

'80s pop idol Prince to have memorial highway dedicated in native Minnesota

Part of Minnesota's State Route 5 will be dubbed the Prince Roberts Nelson Memorial Highway after Democratic Gov. Tim Walz's likely signature of a proposal greenlit by lawmakers.

Maine May 4, 2023

Torrential rainfall damages railroad tracks across Maine

Heavy rainfall in Maine led to widespread damage to railroad tracks across the Pine Tree State, with cleanup fully underway by Thursday.

Democrats April 27, 2023

‘Amtrak Joe’ in trouble with Tester for ignoring Western states when nominating Amtrak board members

Montana Democrat Tester is expected to face a tough re-election battle in 2024

Hunter Biden April 27, 2023

Biden kicked off re-election campaign with union boss who used Hunter Biden to get WH access

President Biden appeared on stage alongside a powerful labor leader who he was connected with during the Obama administration thanks to his son Hunter Biden.

Senate April 25, 2023

Ernst looks to rein in bloated federal projects, proposes bill targeting Biden’s ‘reverse Midas touch’

The conservative Iowa Republican voted against Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal, and her legislation aims to curb government waste she claims is associated with it

Media April 16, 2023

Buttigieg points to how roads are 'designed and built' as the reason for racial disparities in road fatalities

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reiterated his focus on combatting racial disparities roadway fatalities on “PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton" on Saturday.