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Feds tout pedestrian, cyclist safety measures in new road design rules
December 19, 2023 | News, InfrastructureThe Federal Highway Administration released long-awaited updates to its manual for traffic signs and road design. The newest edition comes as the country is in the throes of a major upswing in roadway deaths.
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Plans to install EV charging stations are about to run into an ugly wall of permitting and utility delays
| News, InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | We must overhaul dysfunctional municipal permitting systems and utility connection processes if we expect to install close to 7 million electric vehicle charging stations by 2035.
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DEI programs at public universities targeted
December 16, 2023 | News, InfrastructureRepublican officials in several states are trying to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in state agencies and public colleges. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
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Should the EPA let Chicago have 40 years to remove lead pipes?
December 14, 2023 | News, InfrastructureSome cities with a high number of lead pipes would be given more than the 10 years set by the EPA to replace them. The exception in the proposed rule is drawing criticism from residents and environmentalists.
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Climate resilient construction helps mitigate disasters
December 12, 2023 | News, InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | Instead of spending billions of dollars on disaster recovery every year, we should be investing in resilience from the start. That means putting in place stronger building codes that incorporate proven, affordable climate-resilient standards.
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States consider capping the cost of broadband for low-income families
December 11, 2023 | News, InfrastructureThe majority of proposals for how states will use their share of federal funding to expand internet service include provisions to limit how much unserved and underserved households can be charged.
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Biden to invest $8B toward vision for nationwide expansion of passenger rail
December 08, 2023 | News, InfrastructureThe long-awaited grants for construction and planning show that the administration is unfazed by attacks in Washington over the popularity of passenger rail, with nearly every state receiving money.
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Austin will now allow more homes to be built on single-family lots
| News, InfrastructureCity officials hope that allowing up to three units per lot will increase supply and slow the explosive increase in housing costs. The measure was approved by Austin City Council in a 9-2 vote late Thursday night.
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California wins big as Biden administration doubles down on high-speed rail
December 06, 2023 | News, InfrastructureThe Golden State will benefit from $6 billion in new grants to provide connections in the Central Valley and between the Los Angeles suburbs and Las Vegas. An East Coast route is getting big money too.
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New life for old coal: Mine lands and power plants are hot renewable development spots
December 05, 2023 | News, InfrastructureConverting old coal plants to renewable energy storage sites can set states up for job creation and increased tax revenue, one observer says.