Infrastructure Across America - Page 9

November 30, 2023

NYC proposes $15 fee for drivers entering Manhattan's central business district

New York City officials on Thursday proposed a $15 toll for cars entering Manhattan's central business district. Fees for larger vehicles may be as high as $36.

November 17, 2023

Los Angeles freeway that was damaged by arson will reopen by Tuesday, Gov. Newsom says

Repairs to an elevated Los Angeles freeway closed because of an arson fire are moving faster than expected and all lanes are scheduled to reopen by next Tuesday.

November 16, 2023

$24.5B needed for Boston transit repairs, MBTA says

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced Thursday that it needs roughly $24.5 billion for repairs and replacements on its network.

November 7, 2023

Pete Buttigieg’s office stonewalls taxpayer costs of swing state tour on government executive jet

EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Transportation is withholding taxpayer costs associated with Secretary Pete Buttigieg's use of government-managed executive jets.

October 24, 2023

Atlanta temporarily closes 3 fire stations over truck breakdowns, firefighter shortages

Atlanta has temporarily closed three of its fire stations as its fire department grapples with out-of-service engines and a shortage of manpower.

October 19, 2023

US to strengthen electric grid with $3.5 billion in new projects

The Biden administration has announced its largest federal investment ever in grid infrastructure. The U.S. will launch 58 projects with $3.5 billion.

October 19, 2023

Colorado’s I-25 set to reopen following train derailment, death of semitruck driver

On Sunday, a train derailment collapsed a railroad bridge onto Interstate 25 in Colorado and caused the death of a semitruck driver. I-25 is expected to reopen Thursday.

October 19, 2023

More and more buildings in Havana collapsing due to inclement weather, maintenance issues

Residents in Havana are living in fear as Cuba’s buildings continue to collapse due to inclement weather, years of neglect, and a deepening economic crisis.

October 17, 2023

Wisconsin Assembly greenlights $545M Brewers stadium overhaul

The Wisconsin Assembly voted 69-27 on Tuesday in favor of a compromise plan to spend $545 million in public funds on repairs to American Family Field.

October 12, 2023

Kansas becomes 10th state to require 2-person train crews as railroad industry objects new rule

Kansas is now requiring its trains to have two crewmembers onboard in a move that could prevent derailments. However, the railroad industry said the measure was unnecessary.