Infrastructure
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A new report from the Urban Institute outlines how many of the projects developed as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including technology work, have been slow to finish and deploy. -
Data center development, the subject of much public-sector conversation and policy, is predicted to expand, driven by the growth of AI. It's also expected to come at a cost and bring a selective benefit.
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The Florida-based supplier of “intelligent streetlighting” says its latest tools offer deeper insights into traffic patterns and more safety protections. The company recently joined a law enforcement network.
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Transit providers in Berks and Lancaster counties have upgraded fare payment and other technology to better enable contactless transactions amid a larger push to improve safety and convenience for riders.
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President Joe Biden plans to issue an executive order to conduct a review of U.S. supply chains, including key industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, high-capacity batteries used in electric vehicles and more.
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Amid tightening environmental regulations driving an industrywide shift to electric vehicles, Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday detailed a major step forward in its path to an all-electric future.
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Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday announced millions of dollars in new transportation investments meant to bring a cleaner environment and years of good-paying jobs to portions of the Garden State.
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The Boring Company will construct a four-mile tunnel to connect a rail station with Ontario International Airport in the Los Angeles region. The tunnel will accommodate zero-emission and possibly autonomous vehicles.
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The GM-backed company logged more than 770,000 miles last year, while its rival Waymo LLC drove just under 629,000. Both drove hundreds of thousands of miles more than other top brands in the space.
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New leadership in the White House and at the U.S. Department of Transportation could signal renewed interest in projects centered on improving mobility around cities, as well as larger rail capital projects.
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New Mexico DOT Steps in to Assist in Broadband Expansion The state Department of Transportation is exploring ways to update fiber optic infrastructure during road construction. The pandemic has put special focus on connectivity gaps in the state and across the country.
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Los Angeles Metro is considering four congestion-pricing scenarios in the hopes of choosing one by next year. If all goes well, the congestion management pilot could be in play by 2025.
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The state would vault to the forefront of the movement to purge fossil fuels from automotive fleets under bills introduced in the Legislature to ban registration of new gas- and diesel-powered vehicles in 2030.
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State leaders and a coalition of power companies announced Monday their plans to build high-speed Internet lines that will reach 80,000 homes and businesses in the central portion of the state.
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Though most consumers around the world have yet to experience the faster speeds of 5G connectivity, global powers are already positioning themselves for the next iteration of the communications technology.
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Connecticut's only all-electric school bus will enable the district to not only reduce carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and lower fuel costs, but ensure children a more healthful ride to and from school.
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Spin is introducing remote-operated scooters in Boise, Idaho, an indication of the kinds of tech upgrades the devices are acquiring as they re-emerge in cities following the COVID-19-induced slowdown.
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The city's new strategic plan — called El Cajon 2.0 — looks to introduce advanced smart city technology to improve infrastructure, efficiency, convenience and quality of life, officials say.
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The city of Lebanon is debating whether to deploy a new license plate reader system to better identify stolen vehicles. A system in a neighboring community has shown promising results.
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A group of nearly four-dozen automakers, industry advocacy groups and corporations sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging action on legislation that would allow for greater deployment of autonomous vehicles.
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To help jump start the growing EV market, America's biggest public utility is teaming up with Tennessee in a new initiative to build a network of fast-charging stations every 50 miles along major highways.
