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Posts Tagged ‘Mary Scott Nabers’

Funding is now flowing for a type of project that could be overlooked

Wednesday, December 27th, 2023

Dec 27th 2023 | by Mary Scott Nabers Here’s something that will be easily missed… but hopefully not by our readers. In December, the Federal Highway Administration announced $110 million in grant funding for 19 wildlife crossing projects in 17 states. That may sound like these projects will be small, but that is not the case. […]

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America’s roadway fatality rates have resulted in millions to support safety projects throughout the country

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers Here’s something that may surprise you! Statistics tell us that American roads are more dangerous than those of other developed countries. The U.S. roadway fatality rate has hovered around 12 deaths per 100,000 motorists for the past 15 years, while other developed countries have traffic fatality rates of under 5 per 100,000. […]

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Water infrastructure upgrades and expansion projects will likely reach historic numbers in 2024

Monday, December 18th, 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers When the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) went into effect in 2021, it included the largest funding allocation ever made for water infrastructure – $55 billion for projects to improve access to clean drinking water throughout the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was selected to allocate these funds to state and […]

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U.S. Congress allocates $2.3 billion for ferry infrastructure, paving way for extensive public-private collaborations in 2024

Friday, December 8th, 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers In November, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced another $220 million in grant funding for upcoming ferry projects. The awards will support 13 projects in eight states and American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the U.S. This funding was allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress. The total allocation made […]

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$492 billion in infrastructure funding remains to be allocated… but it all ends in 2026

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers Two years after the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also called the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), an estimated $492 billion remains in federal funding for American infrastructure projects. However, it is crucial to note that there’s a ticking clock because the remaining funding is allocated solely for use […]

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Upcoming transportation projects are outlined in planning documents throughout America

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers Many people complain about toll road fees. The most common comment is, “Why should I have to pay for using a road that was constructed with my tax dollars”? The answer is simple. The fees required to maintain, expand, and construct new roadways throughout the state must come from somewhere and tolled […]

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Regional competition for tourism, funding has created many collaborative opportunities

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers Several years ago, government officials began investing in large projects designed to increase tourism, attract conventions and events to their region, and monetize existing public assets. Economic vitality in every part of the country is a high priority, and the competition is extremely keen. Now, federal programs are supporting these types of […]

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America’s Ports Surge Ahead with $5 Trillion in Funding for Groundbreaking Infrastructure Overhaul

Friday, November 10th, 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers America’s coast hosts more than 300 ports, which are vital to the U.S. economy. Annually, the ports contribute more than $5 trillion to the country’s GDP. Although port traffic was disrupted significantly by COVID-19, port traffic is greater now than ever. Before the pandemic, port officials rushed to dredge deeper channels to […]

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This Issue Provides Thousands of New Opportunities for Collaboration

Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers   America has a waste problem – not only is it expensive, but it is a daunting issue for all. Public waste management operations in many cities cannot absorb population growth, urban expansion, and the overwhelming increase of industrialization. New systems, locations, equipment, and technology are required. Public officials work overtime to […]

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America Has New Funding for Projects That Provide Energy Resiliency

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

By Mary Scott Nabers   A new multi-billion-dollar funding program was created recently to support energy infrastructure projects and will be overseen by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). With $10.5 billion available for public and private sector projects that strengthen America’s energy supply, an announcement was made over the last several days that the […]

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