Infrastructure

Drivers in the Grand Canyon State should soon have access to dozens more high-speed electric vehicle charging ports, with most of the funding coming from the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.

The Crenshaw Community Connectivity Pilot spans 1.5 miles along Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, and it is a public-private partnership among the city, technology providers and community groups.

A new report from CHARGE makes the case for federal spending on clean transportation projects, saying these initiatives grow private investment, create jobs and transition the country toward an improved mobility landscape.

The endeavor, led by utility workers from Merit Network, will bring swift Internet to Beaver Island, in Lake Michigan. The system will connect major public facilities and will likely be operational later this year.

A new report on the electric vehicle charging experience suggests 1 in 3 first attempts at charging still fail — even as operators eye more inventive approaches to raise its availability and convenience.

The state has opened grants to cover electric school buses and charging infrastructure through mid-December, with preferences for districts in low- to moderate-income communities.

A county in northern Colorado has placed a moratorium on projects involving data centers, battery storage, wind or solar energy until it can update its regulations.

The debut this week of its 20th federally funded electric vehicle charging outpost puts it ahead of other states for stations built using National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program funds.

Broadband consultants reflect on the current state of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, while officials in two states report on their progress in rolling out high-speed Internet.

A digital resource fair hosted by the city’s Community Council is intended to convene service providers, digital experts and community organizations with residents, to look into affordability and access.

The county’s Information Technology Department is seeking approval to renew Microsoft 365 subscriptions, and funding for an additional 100 licenses for Copilot, its AI-powered digital companion.

Cities and states need to make bold moves and embrace tech to improve infrastructure, such as roadway components that reduce costly cement needs or sensors that test surface strength.

More than 2,000 Xfinity customers lost Internet access early Sunday, and it continued into Monday. Multiple causes were determined including power outages and network damage, and service was being restored.

The local government is in line to receive the funding through New York state’s ConnectALL Deployment Program. It will expand Internet access to nearly 1,300 unserved households, businesses and community facilities.

The company already is building a data center in the southeastern part of the Badger State. The goal is to build chips that can support “frontier AI models,” according to the technology giant.

Developers and owners of multifamily housing complexes should understand the nuances around planning and operating electric vehicle charging, those familiar with the industry said, indicating it will soon be an expected feature.

A new purchasing portal serving state and local public-sector agencies is designed to make complicated and highly technical purchases easier, by offering connections to vetted vendors and expert knowledge.

The mobile device, funded in part by the Texas Department of Transportation, uses sensors, ground-penetrating radar and GPS to assess bridges’ health and quickly identify damage that could lead to major safety issues.