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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Under a new ordinance, at least one percent of parking in new multifamily residential and some commercial lots are required to have EV chargers, with 10 percent built so chargers can be easily installed in the future.
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A pilot project will place three electric tractors throughout rural Oregon as the region explores how electric farm vehicles can adapt to the various operational needs of farms, and save money while doing it.
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The multi-year effort to implement positive train control wrapped up two days before a deadline set by Congress. The tech is intended to prevent trains from running through red signals or being switched to the wrong track.
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The seven-year lawsuit filed over what 33,000 Ohio motorists claimed was an unconstitutional, unmanned speed camera program is nearing an end in the state’s court.
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California's proposition to halt the sale of gasoline-powered engines may be extreme. But could it work?
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The electric revolution disrupting an auto industry set in its ways for more than a century is pushing dealerships to make a choice: invest in the future or sit on the sidelines of commerce moving forward.
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(TNS) — In a few weeks, the city of Woodbury will lay out its plans at a City Council meeting to buy and fly a drone for police and other purposes, hoping to join a growing number of municipalities that rely on drones.
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The city of Xenia, Ohio, has signed a $94,000 contract to map its vital infrastructure and create a comprehensive GIS platform. City leaders say the project will improve safety and efficiency in city operations.
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The idea for the fee has been prompted by concerns that revenue from gasoline taxes will drop if electric vehicles made by Tesla and other manufacturers become more popular.
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Despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the novel coronavirus pandemic, transit officials in the Florida region say many transportation initiatives have moved ahead successfully.
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Smart Columbus Energy functions as a nonprofit energy broker, forming agreements between large corporate campuses and local utilities to buy renewable energy.
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A new plan to install EV charging stations along I-10, which runs through the state, is underway in Arizona.
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A parking study examining where and when truckers were parking at a Maryland rest area offered detailed data about when parking was unavailable. The data could improve management of freight trucks in the state.
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America's largest public utility predicts that at least 200,000 EVs will be operating in its 7-state region by 2028, increasing the need for rapid charging infrastructure.
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A 150-foot telecommunications tower in the Palm Coast community prompted public opposition over perceived health risks. Officials have tabled discussion about the necessary property lease for the time being.
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The Contra Costa County Transportation Authority announced that Iwasaki will retire at the end of the month. He will be replaced by Timothy Haile, who has served as executive director for projects since 2017.
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The Public Service Commission, which had previously proposed mandatory programs for the largest utilities, voted 2-1 Thursday to approve a framework for supporting voluntary electric vehicle plans.
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The COVID-19 health crisis has undoubtedly pushed companies toward automated processes and robotic systems. As the vaccine is rolled out, some worry workers may be permanently displaced as health restrictions loosen
