• in 2022 and the total Pipeline Transportation revenue is expected to grow by 7% from 2023 to 2029, reaching nearly USD 32.64 Bn. (maximizemarketresearch.com)
  • The global EV charging management software platform market size was estimated at USD 0.93 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.3% from 2023 to 2030. (grandviewresearch.com)
  • 2022, the study explores how nationally formulated territoriality, sentiments, and enabling as well as restricting aspects of the border are narratively understood and experienced in the Øresund region. (lu.se)
  • NEACT will advise the OTC on state and regional policies affecting the northeast Oregon region's transportation system. (oregon.gov)
  • Their hard work and dedication throughout this entire project - often working late in the evening, early in the morning and during the weekend to minimize the impact to our passengers - will protect this investment and keep this critical piece of our region's transportation infrastructure strong for generations to come. (metrostlouis.org)
  • HONG KONG - Aug. 24, 2023 - PRLog -- Foundation Capital, a leading global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded the prestigious contract to supply oil tanks to the Zaodu Reservoir project. (prlog.org)
  • Review workshop for the first phase of the project to improve monitoring capacity in humanitarian and fragile settings, September 2023. (who.int)
  • A total of 28 master's students are involved in the projects in the spring semester of 2023. (lu.se)
  • Whether building roads, repairing pipes, or upgrading power plants, investments in the country's transportation, water, energy, and broadband systems not only supports more economic output, but also drives the need for more workers. (brookings.edu)
  • Leaders risk squandering this generational window of infrastructure investment if they only focus on future job creation without addressing the cracking foundation of the country's current workforce. (brookings.edu)
  • While new federal funding offers enormous potential to grow more jobs, leaders face a massive challenge that has existed for some time: struggles to recruit and hold onto current infrastructure workers, which limits the country's pool of talent to take on existing needs, let alone expand the pool of talent to take on new tasks. (brookings.edu)
  • Young prospective workers face many potential pathways in the infrastructure sector, whether looking to become an electrician, plumber, or civil engineer and joining 16.6 million other workers nationally (11.8% of the country's workforce). (brookings.edu)
  • This vital project is a milestone in the country's journey towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. (prlog.org)
  • The quality of Canada's transportation infrastructure and the efficiency of the country's trade corridors are key to the success of Canadian companies in the global marketplace. (canada.ca)
  • This partnership not only reflects our dedication to innovation but also underscores our determination to play a significant role in bolstering the country's infrastructure. (dynapac.com)
  • When the Prime Minister signed the Yonge North Subway Extension shovel in Markham in 2019, he understood the critical importance of the Federal Government's funding in order for this project to proceed. (markham.ca)
  • The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority , the state agency overseeing the project, awarded the alignment design-build contract to KPJV ( Kiewit - Parsons , a Joint Venture) in August 2019. (acppubs.com)
  • National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Director-General Ernesto Pernia earlier said the project is expected to break ground in 2019. (sunstar.com.ph)
  • Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and White House Infrastructure Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the President Mitch Landrieu visited Syracuse for a briefing led by Mayor Ben Walsh, local leaders, and stakeholders to support the ongoing community-led effort concerning the transformation of Syracuse's I-81. (senate.gov)
  • This project aligns perfectly with our mission of providing critical energy infrastructure solutions to address the world's growing energy needs while ensuring an upside to our clients and stakeholders. (prlog.org)
  • 2. Key stakeholders are not familiar with alternative infrastructure and service solutions, and there is little opportunity for such actors to learn about new models or have an open dialogue with peers from other cities about which solution worked best for them and why. (americasquarterly.org)
  • It represents a long-term commitment by the Government of Canada to work with stakeholders on strategic infrastructure projects that address transportation bottlenecks, vulnerabilities and congestion along Canada's trade corridors. (canada.ca)
  • At a track completion ceremony held this summer one block from the site of the new La Verne station - an event attended by community members, project stakeholders, and elected officials - Foothill Gold Line Board Chairman and Claremont Mayor Ed Reece stated, "This is an historic and symbolic day for the Foothill Gold Line project and our corridor cities. (acppubs.com)
  • Her and the other stakeholders from the business community's part in the project will be to provide input, but also to remind the students that reality is more grey than black and white. (lu.se)
  • The draft plan of action on climate change and health in small island developing States was developed following the recommendations of the Third Global Conference on Climate and Health 2018, which was organized as a series of three separate events dispersed across three regions with a focus on small island developing States. (who.int)
  • and for small island developing States in the Region of the Americas in St George's, Grenada, on 16 and 17 October 2018. (who.int)
  • Rell directed the departments of Public Works, Transportation and Economic and Community Development to prioritize any "shovel ready'' projects. (constructionequipmentguide.com)
  • He also urged the member-states to move projects quickly "from concept to shovel-ready stage. (theepochtimes.com)
  • Multiyear construction projects often seem endless, especially considering the complex planning and engineering work involved to make projects shovel-ready. (chicagotribune.com)
  • As of 2006, a total of 1 trillion yuan has been spent building infrastructure in western China. (wikipedia.org)
  • By the end of 2007, China has started 92 key construction projects in western regions, with a total investment of more than 1.3 trillion yuan. (wikipedia.org)
  • The combined GDP of the western regions reached 3.33 trillion yuan in 2005, compared with 1.66 trillion yuan in 2000, while net income grew on average 10% for urban residents in the west and 6.8% for rural residents. (wikipedia.org)
  • A stunning $59 trillion in infrastructure investment - the equivalent of 30 times Brazil's annual economic output - will be needed globally over the next 15 years to keep up with population growth, replace aging facilities, and meet economic development standards, according to Citi GPS: Global Perspectives & Solutions, Citi's research arm. (americasquarterly.org)
  • Northeastern Illinois is the nation's freight hub, with $3 trillion of goods moving in and out of the region each year. (chicagotribune.com)
  • One month ago, the House of Representatives passed a sweeping $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill with a transportation reauthorization at its heart. (planning.org)
  • It also serves as a testament to the state's unwavering commitment to revolutionizing its infrastructure. (hntb.com)
  • First, it includes a realistic projection of the likely decline of total fuel-tax revenue beginning around 2024, which would increase the difficulty of funding the series of mega-projects needed to rebuild and widen the state's Interstates. (reason.org)
  • Gillibrand and Landrieu highlighted the historic funding coming to New York through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes billions for the state's roads, bridges, airports, and water infrastructure. (senate.gov)
  • I'm glad the Department of Transportation is investing in projects to strengthen public safety and operations, and I will keep pressing for opportunities to improve our state's infrastructure. (senate.gov)
  • Following her Syracuse visit with Secretary Buttigieg in 2021, Senator Gillibrand delivered big for New York, with at least $27 billion coming to New York from the once-in-a-generation infrastructure bill. (senate.gov)
  • One Fiscal Year 2021 Farm to School Program grantee in the Western Region, the Mālama Kauaʻi Farm to ECE Project , set out to provide more locally sourced food and related education for local keiki (the Hawaiian word for child). (govdelivery.com)
  • Another FY 2021 grantee in the Western Region, Snohomish Conservation District , based in Lake Stevens, Washington, developed strategic partnerships to support their farm to ECE programming. (govdelivery.com)
  • The package includes the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (STRA) of 2021, which calls for $303.5 billion highway investment, and the 2021 Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act which calls for $35 billion in new investment in water infrastructure. (rpa.org)
  • Materiales y Métodos: Estudio transversal que incluyó a dos poblaciones, las tesis y a los tesistas que lograron sustentar sus trabajos desde el año 2015 al 2021 en la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Lima, Perú). (bvsalud.org)
  • The list includes plans for 25 transportation improvements representing combined investments throughout the St. Louis region of some $3.8 billion. (siteselection.com)
  • Ultimately," Jones tells Site Selection, "infrastructure improvements attract more business and create growth. (siteselection.com)
  • As infrastructure improvements unfold along major arteries such as I-70, the St. Louis region's industrial real estate market is growing to meet the parallel demand for modern bulk and manufacturing space. (siteselection.com)
  • Our government is investing in Canada's economy by making improvements to our trade and transportation corridors. (canada.ca)
  • WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a total of $19,340,781 in grant funding for infrastructure improvements at regional Minnesota airports. (senate.gov)
  • Including several road improvements in the borough, the project is being carried out by Halton Borough Council and the Mersey Crossing Group. (roadtraffic-technology.com)
  • It also included improvements and changes in the existing Halton road network to integrate the project into the existing highway network. (roadtraffic-technology.com)
  • The project is the first under New York City's innovative Midtown East Rezoning plan, which encourages modern office construction and improvements to the business district's public realm and transportation. (jpmorganchase.com)
  • It plays a pivotal role in various construction projects, ranging from buildings and bridges to roads and infrastructure. (imarcgroup.com)
  • Northeast states have some of the oldest transportation infrastructure in the country and have to contend with the eroding effects of snow and cold weather on our roads and bridges,'' she said. (constructionequipmentguide.com)
  • So we can invest all of that $1 billion in all types of infrastructure that can go for roads, bridges, railways, 5G, ports, and energy projects," Krach said at a press conference. (theepochtimes.com)
  • In addressing the 1956 ban on using tolls on Interstates that were originally paid for (90 percent ) by federal highway funding, the report cites the federal Section 129 program that permits replacing non-tolled Interstate bridges with tolled bridges, as already used for the Ohio River Bridges project in southern Indiana. (reason.org)
  • An annual report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association notes that there are now nearly 56,000 bridges nationwide that are structurally deficient. (politico.com)
  • In 2016, all three of Louisville's Ohio River project bridges were completed, including the new Abraham Lincoln Bridge across downtown, the new Lewis & Clark Bridge in the city's East End, and the rehab of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge. (lanereport.com)
  • Prior to my federal experience, I worked at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, so I'm well versed in juggling a number of priorities. (planningreport.com)
  • NEACT will make recommendations to the OTC on priorities for state transportation infrastructure and capital investments through the development of an implementation strategy. (oregon.gov)
  • Such a shift in development and transportation priorities must be incentivized, and government is in a strong position to do so. (sfu.ca)
  • Let me say again that developing the Far East regions is one of our national priorities and the key to addressing many economic, social, demographic and even geopolitical challenges. (kremlin.ru)
  • The Freightway's Priority Projects list includes investments totaling more than $133 million along I-70 between St. Louis and Kansas City, one of the nation's most heavily traveled freight corridors. (siteselection.com)
  • The Northwest Corridor Express Lanes project remains the largest transportation project implemented in Georgia and one of the nation's most innovative express lanes systems. (hntb.com)
  • We understand the vital role infrastructure plays in a nation's progress, and we are thrilled to contribute to the growth of Thailand's transportation network. (dynapac.com)
  • In one month, the nation's surface transportation law will expire. (planning.org)
  • This region contains 71.4% of mainland China's area, but only 28.8% of its population, as of the end of 2002, and 19.9% of its total economic output, as of 2015. (wikipedia.org)
  • 220 China's attempt to develop its western regions has had varying effects on the West's economic development. (wikipedia.org)
  • While massive investment has boosted the region's output, effectively raising the GDP in all western regions, the project failed to achieve its goal of eliminating the economic gap between China's East and West. (wikipedia.org)
  • China's western regions have reported an annual average economic growth rate of 10.6% for six years in a row. (wikipedia.org)
  • Investing in infrastructure can stimulate economic growth and unleash job creation nationally. (brookings.edu)
  • Key economic drivers along I-70 as it passes through the St. Louis region include the General Motors Wentzville facility, Boeing's St. Louis facility, St. Louis Lambert International Airport and multiple fast-growing industrial sites. (siteselection.com)
  • NEACT will provide a forum for communicating, learning and understanding transportation issues as they affect the Area's economic opportunities and livability. (oregon.gov)
  • Large transportation infrastructure projects are considered a promising investment to spur economic growth in lagging areas by many policymakers. (cepr.org)
  • It finds, that while the freeway caused a significant reorganization of both economic activity and population from places far from the freeway to locations close to it, there is no evidence that it had any long-run effect on economic growth of the Southern region as a whole. (cepr.org)
  • This proposal rests on the assumption that investing in transportation infrastructure spurs local economic growth. (cepr.org)
  • 2020) reviews the literature assessing the economic effects of transportation investment on economic activity. (cepr.org)
  • They conclude that the literature finds strong evidence for the influence of transportation infrastructure on the geographical distribution of economic activity. (cepr.org)
  • However, there is "little compelling evidence about transportation infrastructure creating economic growth" (Duranton et al. (cepr.org)
  • Planned in the late 1950s, during the years of the 'economic miracle', it aimed at connecting one of the least developed regions in the South (Calabria) to the thriving areas of the peninsula. (cepr.org)
  • I am committed to seeing this project through and will keep fighting to bring federal resources to Central New York to rejuvenate our neighborhoods and create economic opportunity for all. (senate.gov)
  • Development finance institutions such as DBSA are helping in ensuring that many people gain access to better and sustainable economic structures through infrastructure funding projects. (dbsa.org)
  • I extend my appreciation to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna for their support of much-needed transit investments that will spur on economic recovery, reduce commute times and create a more sustainable transportation system. (markham.ca)
  • The Yonge North Subway Extension to Markham, York Region's number one transit infrastructure priority, will spur economic recovery, provide greater access to other rapid transit lines, serve urban growth centres and support a sustainable future. (markham.ca)
  • To help close the finance gap and get projects off the ground, coalitions such as the Sustainable Development Investment Partnership (SDIP), helmed by the World Economic Forum and Organization for Economic Co-operation, are promoting the use of blended finance in sustainable investments in developing countries. (americasquarterly.org)
  • It will invest in power, water, transportation and other economic infrastructure. (farmlandgrab.org)
  • These investments have significant economic benefits for Canadians, creating approximately 360 jobs during the construction period, and contributing to economic recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. (canada.ca)
  • The National Trade Corridors Fund is a merit-based program which provides funding for the investment in critical assets that support economic activity, and the movement of goods and people in Canada. (canada.ca)
  • An efficient and reliable transportation network is key to Canada's economic growth. (canada.ca)
  • a network of transportation known as the Greater Mekong Subregion North-South Economic Corridor (GMS NSEC). (dynapac.com)
  • They may include road, bridge, rail, and public buildings projects, and economic development and housing initiatives in the final design stages. (constructionequipmentguide.com)
  • The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. pledged to match 30 percent of Three Seas Initiative countries' combined investment, up to $1 billion, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach said Oct. 19 at a summit of Eastern and Central European countries held in Estonia. (theepochtimes.com)
  • "Airports are key transportation hubs and economic drivers for communities all across the state," Smith said. (senate.gov)
  • That translates into big economic gains for the region. (lanereport.com)
  • If History is any guide, economic revivals in the same region and within the same sector, simply never happen. (project-syndicate.org)
  • At the June meeting of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Board of Governors, Washington explains five mega-trends in transportation, then articulates his goals for Metro in the context of these national shifts. (planningreport.com)
  • Under this system, states are not required to demonstrate the social, environmental, or economic value of their projects. (americanprogress.org)
  • During the building period alone, the project will create more than 8,000 construction jobs from across 40 local unions - triggering additional economic activity of $2.6 billion for New York City and $3.6 billion for New York State overall. (jpmorganchase.com)
  • The BSP official said the Duterte administration's economic team has identified a lot of infrastructure projects that would help spur business not only in Metro Manila, or Luzon but also in different regions. (sunstar.com.ph)
  • Regional Transportation is Vital to Provincial Economic Growth - Are we Moving Forward or Backwards? (sfu.ca)
  • The continued economic success of this province over the next ten years hinges on the ability to evolve our urban centres with layered public transportation and strengthened connections to increasingly populous suburban communities. (sfu.ca)
  • Provincial officials should strive to work towards long-term, sustainable funding for public transit and recognize that the economic future of the region relies on our ability to move goods and people in a cost-effective and efficient manner. (sfu.ca)
  • South-south economic cooperation can be exemplified through lending for project finance by China to many developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. (lu.se)
  • In context of economic cooperation, the lenders, or investors have their own objectives, sometimes dissimilar to the borrowers, or recipients of the investments. (lu.se)
  • CC leverages the strength of the local social, economic, and political infrastructures, therefore, to implement this social technology, it is important to develop the capabilities of the target communities. (lu.se)
  • In your first two months at Metro, how have you begun to prioritize among the agency's many projects-new rail corridors, the Regional Connector, the Union Station Master Plan, and the November ballot measure ("Measure R2"), to name a few? (planningreport.com)
  • NEACT will prioritize area modernization project recommendations for the Development STIP and Construction STIP based on state and local transportation plans related to the NEACT area. (oregon.gov)
  • Its correlation with the steady demand for oil, coupled with the protective layer of insurance, makes it an attractive option for those who prioritize both security and returns in their investment endeavors. (prlog.org)
  • To further engage young keiki in the school setting, Mālama Kauaʻi gave mini-grants to seven local ECE providers to implement educational projects. (govdelivery.com)
  • Our progress depends directly on how effectively we can implement our plans and on our ability to create a good environment for people to live and work, for investment and for continuing promising projects and expanding international cooperation. (kremlin.ru)
  • The Commonwealth instead poured money into transit projects like extending the Red Line while the Central Artery was left to bear the burden of highway traffic by itself. (bostonglobe.com)
  • In the South County I think that we're uniquely positioned there for really successful transit projects," Chula Vista Mayor Mary Salas said during the board's discussion. (kpbs.org)
  • Today Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna announced on behalf of the Federal Government that it will be funding its share of Ontario's priority transit projects which includes the Yonge North Subway Extension. (markham.ca)
  • Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities. (canada.ca)
  • That leaves major transit projects - ranging from a long-planned rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey to a nascent passenger rail system in California - fighting for the remaining money, $20 billion of which is dedicated to lightly defined "transformative" proposals that will "lift the American spirit. (politico.com)
  • It's a tough assignment for public-transit projects that have little prospect of making money. (politico.com)
  • Its versatility, operator comfort features, and environmental advantages make it a valuable tool for various construction applications, ultimately contributing to the success and sustainability of infrastructure projects. (dynapac.com)
  • Both machines contribute to project efficiency and the sustainability of the infrastructure, while operator-friendly features ensure comfort and productivity. (dynapac.com)
  • To recommend actions for addressing key sustainability and transition issues in 15 countries receiving Global Fund grants in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean (EMR) Region. (who.int)
  • Mediterranean Region (EMR) to embed sustainability in (UHC)" (1) . (who.int)
  • Mediterranean Region (WHO/EMRO) supported the through integration or better alignment of HTM services development of key considerations for sustainability and with other services in the health system, along with the transition from Global Fund support by EMR countries. (who.int)
  • What stands out in particular in our journey was the timely and significant support given to South Africa and the region to address the original pandemic of HIV/AIDS through the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR. (state.gov)
  • We seamlessly integrate our focus on climate resiliency into holistic infrastructure solutions to support climate preparedness and response needs. (hntb.com)
  • HNTB worked closely with the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), providing project management, procurement support, environmental oversight, community engagement, and post-let management services. (hntb.com)
  • Transportation planners in San Diego County were disappointed last November when a half-cent sales tax measure to fund new infrastructure projects failed to win enough support from voters. (kpbs.org)
  • This belief is strong enough to bring together coalitions broad enough to support large and expensive projects in underdeveloped areas. (cepr.org)
  • As part of the initiative, WRI and C40 work directly with local governments to help cities advance their projects through workshops on innovative financing options and one-on-one support throughout the implementation process. (americasquarterly.org)
  • The first of the funds, to be called InfraCapital, will invest in infrastructure to support large property projects across the Middle East. (farmlandgrab.org)
  • We said, let's start a specialised bank which will be able to support those infrastructure projects," Mr Janahi said. (farmlandgrab.org)
  • The Government of Canada, through the National Trade Corridors Fund, is making investments that support the flow of goods to international markets. (canada.ca)
  • As the CEO of Metro Engineering & Machinery Co., Ltd (MEC), I am incredibly proud and excited to be part of the momentous project to support the development of the dual-track railway in Thailand. (dynapac.com)
  • However, the United States will only support "trusted clean infrastructure, as described in the blue dot standards," Krach said. (theepochtimes.com)
  • Their list of shared principles asked lawmakers to address the growing gap in transportation funding, increase support for public transit and help with lowering emissions from the transportation sector. (chicagotribune.com)
  • This unprecedented amount of federal resources can help support a growing economy and modernize a transportation network built to meet 19th century needs. (chicagotribune.com)
  • In addition, the Department of Transportation will send states money to get highways out of areas prone to flooding, and the Environmental Protection Agency will support communities in relocating drinking water infrastructure at risk of flooding and extreme weather. (rpa.org)
  • With a renewed emphasis on strategy, sustainable funding and a commitment to communicate the values and measures of regional connectivity and access, the Partnership will enable business and civic leaders to focus their support for projects critical to advancing prosperity and our quality of life. (orlando.org)
  • RCTC was created in 1976 because our residents wanted a local transportation vision to support our region's growth and economy. (rctc.org)
  • Since then, the Commission has worked tirelessly to deliver transportation projects and programs that support and evolve with our population growth, keeping us connected and thriving. (rctc.org)
  • Mobility affects everyone and RCTC is the agency in Riverside County for transportation solutions that support our growing region and economy of the future. (rctc.org)
  • Unfortunately, convincing commuters who live in neighbouring municipalities with lower densities to support such transportation initiatives is often a challenge. (sfu.ca)
  • Several new pieces of federal legislation-including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the CHIPS and Science Act-are pumping hundreds of billions of dollars toward new projects and new jobs and are launching generational levels of investment not seen since the New Deal. (brookings.edu)
  • Using local, state, and federal funds, RCTC has helped invest billions of dollars in transportation projects. (rctc.org)
  • 5 minutes There's no shortage of bold proposals for urban infrastructure in Latin America. (americasquarterly.org)
  • LA County has a broad array of challenges in the transportation sphere, and a critical function of planning is to knit together all the different layers. (planningreport.com)
  • Road infrastructure plays a critical role in South Africa's economy. (dbsa.org)
  • The company's expertise, dedication, and long-term reputation in the industry made them the ideal choice for this critical aspect of the project. (prlog.org)
  • In a Dual Track project in Thailand, where both soil compaction and asphalt surface quality are critical, the Dynapac CA30D and CP275 machines prove to be valuable assets. (dynapac.com)
  • "Critical investments in our infrastructure help create good jobs while enhancing public safety," Klobuchar said. (senate.gov)
  • Significant and concentrated population growth in the region has made the design of urban spaces that are walkable, accessible by bike, and well-served by rapid transit critical to the long-term health of our economy. (sfu.ca)
  • History shows that when the public and private sectors come together, we can make bold infrastructure investments that strengthen the economy. (chicagotribune.com)
  • The Freightway, established in 2016, is a key player not merely in supporting industries reliant on infrastructure, but also in promoting the manufacturing logistics cluster within the St. Louis metro and seven adjacent counties in Missouri and Illinois. (siteselection.com)
  • In the Chicago region, recent projects that received TAP funding include the Cal-Sag Trail , the 43rd Street Bike-Ped Access Bridge to the Lakefront Trail , the Addison Underbridge Connector (construction begins in 2016), and many others. (activetrans.org)
  • The package also includes $1 billion to reconnect communities divided by transportation infrastructure like highways, although President Biden originally sought $20 billion for this effort. (rpa.org)
  • There are many unemployed people in South Africa, which has been a struggle even before the Covid-19 pandemic, and infrastructure development can help change the economy around by offering those people entrepreneurship opportunities. (dbsa.org)
  • With this new headquarters commitment, JPMorgan Chase will remain one of New York's largest employers and continue to make a significant impact on the local economy - helping small businesses and supporting additional job growth as the region recovers from the global pandemic. (jpmorganchase.com)
  • To tackle these challenges and improve the monitoring of humanitarian health action in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, WHO and Johns Hopkins University joined forces and initiated a collaborative project. (who.int)
  • With its successful completion and full operation, this project sets a benchmark for innovation in transportation infrastructure. (hntb.com)
  • The spoke about potential lessons learned from foreign infrastructure projects, innovation and investment in new technologies, funding transportation and infrastructure projects, and ways to foster cooperative efforts among various states and regions. (c-span.org)
  • Governor Murphy believes in strengthening our economy by reigniting the innovation economy that made New Jersey the Silicon Valley before there was a Silicon Valley, and investing in infrastructure to take advantage of our location between two major markets. (nj.gov)
  • We are the leading municipality and agricultural region for BC and Canada, and are supporting our City and Mayor's advancements and innovation for the sector. (abbotsfordchamber.com)
  • The projects, Food and Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUM), both address the sustainable transition and innovation, the first in food and the second in collective mobility in cities and regions. (lu.se)
  • She usually works with products and innovation, but this project gives her a more strategic angle. (lu.se)
  • The firm is also making a significant investment to help improve the city's infrastructure and transit system and working closely with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. (jpmorganchase.com)
  • A Broadway subway line has been proposed for that route, while Surrey's plan to build three light rail lines is a priority project for the transportation authority and a key part of the city's sustainable development. (sfu.ca)
  • Priority projects cover multiple transportation modes including rail, road, air and ports, part of a collective push to bolster the region's profile as a Midwest axis of logistics. (siteselection.com)
  • NEACT will continue to consider all modes and aspects of the Transportation System in formulating recommendations, taking into account the provision of elements and connections between air, marine, rail, highway, trucking, transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities. (oregon.gov)
  • The jobs these investments will create will help us rebuild both our highway and rail systems and our economy. (constructionequipmentguide.com)
  • That could spell real trouble for mega projects across the U.S., from the $64 billion high-speed passenger rail line envisioned for California to the $13 billion Gateway project, which would construct a new rail tunnel connecting New Jersey to midtown Manhattan and repair the existing tunnel that the region's economy relies on, and which is now falling apart. (politico.com)
  • The Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana region also has the benefit of top-notch water, rail and logistics infrastructure to make it highly competitive. (lanereport.com)
  • MetroLink has completed Phase 1 of the wood rail tie replacement project, the first part of a long-term initiative to replace the wood rail ties along 17 miles of the MetroLink alignment between Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and the 5th & Missouri MetroLink Station. (metrostlouis.org)
  • In all, Maintenance of Way and contractor crews have replaced 36,000 wood rail ties over the four-year span of Phase 1 of the rail tie replacement project. (metrostlouis.org)
  • A massive transportation project in California's San Gabriel Valley region has recently commemorated a significant milestone, with the completion of all track work for the Glendora to Pomona segment of the Foothill Gold Line light rail system. (acppubs.com)
  • This 9.1-mile segment, which includes new stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona, is the first of two projects which make up the final segment of the 24-mile Foothill Gold Line, an extension of the Los Angeles Metro A Line light rail line from Los Angeles eastward through the "foothill cities" of Los Angeles (LA) County. (acppubs.com)
  • A second project will ultimately extend the light rail system from Pomona to Claremont and Montclair. (acppubs.com)
  • The completion of the light rail tracks doesn't just mark a physical connection between Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne and Pomona - it also marks the imminent arrival of a better and brighter transportation future for these foothill communities, the San Gabriel Valley, and Greater Los Angeles. (acppubs.com)
  • Major construction on the Glendora to Pomona segment began in July 2020, and is on schedule to be complete in early January 2025, when it will be turned over to Metro - the County of Los Angeles transportation authority, the agency responsible for operating and maintaining the Gold Line and other rail and bus systems throughout the county. (acppubs.com)
  • The project is being overseen by the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority, an independent transportation planning and construction agency created in 1998 by the California State Legislature to plan, design, and build the Metro Gold Line light rail system. (acppubs.com)
  • While we continue to build projects like the 71/91 Interchange Project in Corona, work toward securing funding to upgrade track along the 91/Perris Valley Line, continue construction on the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector in Corona, and complete the environmental documents for the Coachella Valley Rail Project, now is the time to plan and prepare for our transportation future. (rctc.org)
  • We will have to tackle issues like expanding multimodal transportation options that include bus transit and passenger rail, reducing traffic congestion, and identifying ways to meet state and federal clean air and climate goals while supporting the needs of our communities, goods movement, and growing our economy. (rctc.org)
  • The Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency, or CREATE, program already has begun to untangle freight and passenger lines to reduce delays and improve quality of life. (chicagotribune.com)
  • The Response Monitoring project focused on the standardization of indicators, an outcome-centric approach encouraging a shift away from a narrow focus on inputs and outputs to a broader assessment of the efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness of interventions and data-driven decision-making. (who.int)
  • Despite such efforts, the pace and scale of sustainable infrastructure still lags behind what is needed to meet the 2030 targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (americasquarterly.org)
  • citation needed] The western development bureau affiliated to the state council released a list of 10 major projects to launch in 2008, with a combined budget of 436 billion yuan (64.12 billion U.S. dollars). (wikipedia.org)
  • To gain the broader public (and trucking industry) acceptance of such a major change, the first emphasis needs to be on the necessity of rebuilding and modernizing Indiana's aging and inadequate Interstates to cope with current and projected car and truck traffic. (reason.org)
  • People can seek employment (also in the hea lthcare industry) without the obstacle of poor road infrastructure, a major prob lem in rural areas. (dbsa.org)
  • Their management team members are experts on the energy market - specifically the major investment opportunities that arise from these massive projects that are re-shaping and re-defining countries such as China, India, Japan, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the US. (prlog.org)
  • The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that major corporations have decreased their investments in the oil Application infrastructure. (maximizemarketresearch.com)
  • The Blue Dot Network, started by Australia, Japan, and the United States is "a globally recognized seal of approval for major infrastructure projects, letting people know that projects are sustainable and not exploitative," according to the U.S. government website . (theepochtimes.com)
  • Major transportation projects in blue states may be in jeopardy in President Donald Trump's 10-year infrastructure plan, which critics say favors little-populated rural areas to the detriment of urban America. (politico.com)
  • The plan challenges the notion that major infrastructure projects can't be built without significant federal help, reversing course from the transportation funding philosophies of previous administrations. (politico.com)
  • With the recent announcement of a Fraser Valley transportation study and this recovery plan's focus on public infrastructure investment, projects such as the expansion of Highway #1 into our region would play a major role. (abbotsfordchamber.com)
  • He emphasizes the need for public-private partnerships in the context of shrinking federal funds for major infrastructure. (planningreport.com)
  • The irregular pattern of rainfall in the past three seasons is a major hindrance to increased crop productivity especially that none of the villages have any worthwhile irrigation infrastructure. (lu.se)
  • How can leaders expand the future infrastructure workforce if they cannot even hold onto the current infrastructure workforce? (brookings.edu)
  • The merits of the Yonge North Subway Extension are well documented and the Federal Government's commitment to funding its share of the project is welcome news for existing and future transit riders of York Region and the GTA," said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. (markham.ca)
  • Imagine how much closer we could be to a future where residents can use multiple transportation options to meet their needs, whether it's more affordable transit for residents most in need or faster and more reliable bus service in the suburbs. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Regional Plan Association works toward a better future for the tri-state region. (rpa.org)
  • TARC isn't the only transportation company in Louisville to be investing in its future. (lanereport.com)
  • Many residents in the Lower Mainland eagerly awaited news of future transit service to their communities as the City of Vancouver's Transportation 2040 plan passed unanimously through council at the end of October. (sfu.ca)
  • While construction has begun on the Evergreen Line, a project that will create over 8,000 direct and indirect jobs and move 70,000 people a day, little has been accomplished south of the Fraser and along the Broadway corridor - the former where future jobs will be located, and the latter where province's second most concentrated area of employment and ridership is today. (sfu.ca)
  • I want to stress this again: our main goal is to ensure an uplift and advanced development in the Far East, to turn it into a prosperous region that is attractive for living and doing business, to create growth points that will serve as the drivers for future development. (kremlin.ru)
  • The HIA Sprint process increases understanding and capacity of non-HIA practitioners to use a health lens in their current and future project work by familiarizing them with the steps, methods, and data used in HIAs. (cdc.gov)
  • This HIA assessed how proposed infrastructure investments could affect the health of current and future residents and users of Pleasant Street. (cdc.gov)
  • HNTB helps create infrastructure that best meets the unique demands of its environment. (hntb.com)
  • Removal of the Interstate 81 viaduct will improve transportation and create positive transformation for our entire region. (senate.gov)
  • UPS is investing more than $300 million in the Centennial ground hub expansion project, which will nearly double sort capacity for customers from 46,000 to 85,000 packages per hour and create 300 new jobs. (lanereport.com)
  • The aim of the project is to invest in a basic infrastructure for hydrogen vehicles that makes it possible to create development in hydrogen vehicles and fuel cell technology in the Västra Götaland region. (inhabitat.com)
  • The project will create 470 jobs during the construction phase and approximately 4,640 permanent new jobs through the entire Mersey Gateway operation, new and inward investments, and regeneration activities. (roadtraffic-technology.com)
  • In fact, unnecessary projects create a long-term, unproductive cost burden-a form of infrastructure overhang. (americanprogress.org)
  • 95 infrastructure occupations employ 16.6 million workers nationally. (brookings.edu)
  • By restoring Merchants Bridge to full viability, the $222 million project will essentially double its capacity. (siteselection.com)
  • Since its creation, Lamie says, the Freightway has "secured an immense amount of infrastructure dollars" - including $700 million over the past three years from the Missouri and Illinois transportation departments - and coordinated efforts spanning multiple jurisdictions where projects are in the planning and construction stages. (siteselection.com)
  • Annual private equity (PE) investments in the region soared from just $148 million in 2004 to top out at $3.8 billion in 2007 before dropping steeply following the global recession, as they did nearly everywhere else. (bain.com)
  • In March, weak investor appetite led Invest AD, an Abu Dhabi state-owned investment firm, and its partner UBS Global Asset Management, a division of the big Swiss banking company, to liquidate a $250 million fund targeting regional infrastructure investments. (bain.com)
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced a significant new investment of $18 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund to upgrade three infrastructure assets at Edmonton International Airport. (canada.ca)
  • The two banks have made initial investments of a total of more than 500 million euros ($588 million). (theepochtimes.com)
  • Beata Daszynska-Muzyczka, the president of the Polish State Development Bank (BGK), announced at the summit that the bank board committed to increasing its investment to 750 million euros ($883 million). (theepochtimes.com)
  • The region needs to do better: Our 8.6 million residents deserve a safer, cleaner and more accessible transportation system. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Over the next 20 years, the state of Arizona expects the Phoenix metro region to grow by 1.8 million people, accounting for 83 percent of statewide population growth. (americanprogress.org)
  • Together this represents over $870 million in transportation infrastructure investment in Riverside County. (rctc.org)
  • That is 130 million potential better pharmacare for seniors, and it must continue to tackle engineers, potential entrepreneurs, and potential political leaders the infrastructure investments with age-friendly communities and world is missing out on. (who.int)
  • Bain's recent interviews with more than 25 limited partners (LPs) and family offices investing in PE in the region have found that they are becoming more sophisticated and selective about the fund investments they make-a phenomenon that is not confined only to the Middle East. (bain.com)
  • I would like to thank Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for honouring his commitment to fund this important rapid transit project for the people of Markham and York Region. (markham.ca)
  • According to Mr Janahi, the InfraCapital fund was designed to take advantage of an increasing shift to privatised infrastructure across the region. (farmlandgrab.org)
  • The Hospitality Development Fund was the third investment vehicle announced yesterday. (farmlandgrab.org)
  • Those member-states that have not yet invested in the Fund should do so now, and other member-states should make additional investments," Pompeo said, adding "government investments in the Investment Fund are useful, but nothing can match the financial might of the private sector. (theepochtimes.com)
  • You, we, must grow the Fund by attracting private capital and investment. (theepochtimes.com)
  • Since last year's summit, the Polish state-owned development bank and the Romanian export-import bank created the Three Seas Investment Fund, which "is run by a private entity, free of political influence," Pompeo said. (theepochtimes.com)
  • This HIA, conducted by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission in partnership with MDPH and the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, assessed the potential health impacts of several streetscape design features, including increased pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, low impact design storm water infrastructure, and parklets in crosswalk bump-outs. (cdc.gov)
  • These investments will advance climate, environmental, and public health goals nationally and within our region. (rpa.org)
  • In addition to significant environmental harm, the proposed highway would spur unsustainable low-density, auto-dependent development and increase the number of single-occupant vehicle trips within the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan regions. (americanprogress.org)
  • A key concern relates to how such lending or investments, e.g., from China relates with safeguarding environmental rights. (lu.se)
  • As a continental bank for Africa, the AfDB can be an enabler of intra-African south-south cooperation for nations to learn from each other concerning respect and protection of environmental rights when implementing large-scale investment projects. (lu.se)
  • The project has exceeded all indicators of success and has become a cornerstone of the strategic transportation plan designed to accommodate 450,000 vehicles daily along this corridor. (hntb.com)
  • First, ADOT argues that the new facility would provide a "high-priority, high-capacity, access-controlled transportation corridor to serve population and employment growth. (americanprogress.org)
  • From extending Metrolink service through the 91/Perris Valley Line, to the widening I-215 from Murrieta to Perris and providing ongoing funding for numerous interchanges along I-10 and the 111 in the Coachella Valley, to the 91 Corridor Improvement Project, RCTC doesn't stop working. (rctc.org)
  • The 91 Corridor Operations Project. (rctc.org)
  • The $15 billion project is a road paved with failures, successes, and what-ifs. (bostonglobe.com)
  • With a total budget of $14 billion, the Zaodu Reservoir project is a monumental undertaking. (prlog.org)
  • Three new investment funds controlled by prominent Gulf investors will sink at least US$2.8 billion (Dh10.3 bn) into infrastructure, agriculture and hospitality projects in the Middle East and South Asia. (farmlandgrab.org)
  • Company officials yesterday estimated the Middle East and North Africa region will demand $545 billion of investment in infrastructure in the next 10 years. (farmlandgrab.org)
  • However the number of infrastructure needs in the region requires investments of about 600 billion euros ($706 billion), Daszynska-Muzyczka said. (theepochtimes.com)
  • Of the $200 billion in actual federal investment called for in the 10-year plan , one-quarter would go to rural areas for purposes as diverse as sewers, highways, airports and broadband. (politico.com)
  • After decades of anticipation, the CTA Red Line Extension (RLE) project is set to receive a nearly $2 billion injection of federal funding. (activetrans.org)
  • Those funds, plus an additional $8 billion in funding for the Capital Investment Grant Program, are possible funding sources for the Gateway Program projects. (rpa.org)
  • We're working on and managing capital projects right now of about $2.5-3 billion. (planningreport.com)
  • The project has an estimated cost of $7.3 billion. (americanprogress.org)
  • triple to 1.25 billion and its population is projected to rise to over two billion. (who.int)
  • Premier Zhu Rongji visited the western region to gather western officials' views of the plan. (wikipedia.org)
  • Instead, the federal government provides states with dedicated highway money, which reflects the political power of certain elected officials and regions as opposed to local needs or potential returns on investment. (americanprogress.org)
  • The challenge is that the supply and demand are often mismatched: Cities' sustainable infrastructure projects (the demand side) are often not seen as viable investment opportunities by the investor community (the supply side) because such projects are often perceived as too small or too risky to invest in, relative to the potential expected returns. (americasquarterly.org)
  • Last month, the investment firm announced it would form HadeedMENA, a $5bn steel firm, in partnership with Emirates International Investment Company, Khaleej Development Company, Q-Invest and First Energy Bank. (farmlandgrab.org)
  • These gaps exist despite several long-term opportunities in the infrastructure sector, including multiple career pathways, competitive wages, and transferable skills. (brookings.edu)
  • Infrastructure occupations pay 30% higher wages to workers at lower income levels, supporting more equitable career pathways. (brookings.edu)
  • Participants assessed the impact of implementing Complete Streets projects on three health determinant pathways, access to green space, safety from traffic, and social cohesion, with a special emphasis on older adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Participants assessed the impact of four design options on three health determinant pathways, active transportation/physical activity, safety from traffic, and social cohesion, and made design recommendations for each pathway. (cdc.gov)
  • We are honored to have White House Infrastructure Coordinator Landrieu here in Syracuse to share our workforce development progress and show him how we are preparing for transformational investments in infrastructure in our region. (senate.gov)
  • With a lot of regions in South Africa in dire need of better roadwork and access to transportation, this opens employment opportunities for many. (dbsa.org)
  • We're also starting to see, nationwide, the need to anticipate a generation of people who will be getting older: As seniors continue to make up a larger and larger proportion of the overall population, what will their transportation and mobility needs be going forward? (planningreport.com)
  • It is not hard to persuade people that the transportation - growth nexus is right: the world is full of anecdotal evidence about rich regions that are highly connected with the rest of the world. (cepr.org)
  • Improvement projects are amazing investments because they offer many people jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities. (dbsa.org)
  • Another investment opportunity would be to build more healthcare training facilities, especially in these impoverished areas, so more and more young people are inspired to educate themselves on how to become the next healthcare providers. (dbsa.org)
  • This will mean that many people will have access to transport for work, schools , and business, plus there is an open opportunity to involve more women and girls in the different careers that will emerge from the development projects. (dbsa.org)
  • Multimodal travel will make it easier for people to access our best-paid industries in urban, suburban and exurban areas throughout the region. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Our region limits its own potential when we leave too many people and places behind. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Let's work together to re-imagine how to effectively and equitably keep people and goods moving through our region. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Our regional economy relies on effective and efficient transportation of goods and people. (sfu.ca)
  • Due to the significant gain in life expect ancy in the African Region, a growing number of people are now elderly and face increa sed risk of chronic diseases, disabilities and premature death. (who.int)
  • Other factors, such as the rise in residential construction projects, government initiatives promoting infrastructure development, and the need for efficient and durable construction materials, are fostering the market growth. (imarcgroup.com)
  • You've worked at the federal level since 2009, and are now moving to an aggressive and robust regional transportation-planning agency. (planningreport.com)
  • Representatives of regional groups that have an interest in transportation issues, such as housing advocates, investment boards, law enforcement agencies, etc. (oregon.gov)
  • NEACT will advocate northeast Oregon regional transportation issues to the public, neighboring regions, area legislators and other interested organizations. (oregon.gov)
  • The organization's work coordinating regional discussions on issues from long-range transportation planning to Safe Routes to School is extremely important. (activetrans.org)
  • Without regional coordination, we will miss opportunities to improve transportation and make our regional economy more resilient. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Mr. Washington comes to Los Angeles from Denver, where he was the CEO of Denver's Regional Transportation District since 2009, and established a reputation for being a creative manager and a highly effective leader who has come up with innovative ways to get projects done on time and under budget. (planningreport.com)
  • He is the right man at the right time for our regional transportation agency. (planningreport.com)
  • So why the lack of action on these and other regional projects? (sfu.ca)
  • The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Healthy Community Design Program uses HIA and Health in All Policies approaches to build on its substantial work integrating land-use and transportation planning with health at the state, regional, and local levels. (cdc.gov)
  • The Metropolitan Area Planning Council and MDPH provided technical assistance to two regional planning agencies to complete the two HIA Sprint projects described below. (cdc.gov)
  • The world-known Qinghai-Tibet railway project set a milestone in Tibet's local development. (wikipedia.org)
  • NEACT will collaborate on the development process and application of criteria for determining transportation infrastructure, capital investments and project prioritization in the northeast Oregon region. (oregon.gov)
  • The global concrete mix market is influenced by a multitude of factors, such as the burgeoning construction and infrastructure development activities across the globe. (imarcgroup.com)
  • And development finance institutions , private sectors and some public sector industries are helping in facilitating and investing in ways to make infrastructure development better. (dbsa.org)
  • Who Else Benefits From Infrastructure Development? (dbsa.org)
  • Investments in the development of infrastructure and the crude oil sector have decreased as a result of this. (maximizemarketresearch.com)
  • The United States announced that it will match 30 percent of investments toward the development of cross-border transportation, energy, and digital infrastructure projects in the Three Seas region between the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black seas. (theepochtimes.com)
  • The Negros-Panay Bridge will link different islands as well as production sector to the markets," he said, adding that for the BSP, bridge development projects are important in spurring more production and investments in Western and Central Visayas. (sunstar.com.ph)
  • In these new research projects, industry, researchers and students will work towards the same goal: sustainable food production and the development of collective mobility in cities and regions. (lu.se)
  • When considering investment options, the security and tangible nature of physical assets hold undeniable appeal, particularly in comparison to intangible investments like stocks and cryptocurrencies. (prlog.org)
  • Moreover, the project runs counter to the desire of voters in Phoenix to build a multimodal community with abundant transportation choices that would reduce private vehicle use and increase transit and nonmotorized trips, including biking and walking. (americanprogress.org)
  • Metro is our lead transportation-programming agency for the County of Los Angeles. (planningreport.com)
  • NEACT will review and submit a priority project listing for Region scoping. (oregon.gov)
  • Its efficient soil compaction enhances the load-bearing capacity and stability of the ground, speeding up project completion and reducing long-term maintenance costs. (dynapac.com)
  • It also enhances the infrastructure investments and helps the regeneration of Halton and the north-west regions. (roadtraffic-technology.com)
  • By investing in our airport infrastructure across the state we are making an important investment in the economy of these regions. (senate.gov)
  • Infrastructure is the foundation of America's society and economy. (americanprogress.org)
  • While it may be likely that Congress opts to extend the current transportation program until after the election, both sides on Capitol Hill see the need to tackle infrastructure this year as part of bolstering the economy, tackling longstanding problems, and setting the foundation for recovery. (planning.org)
  • A safe, efficient, reliable, and affordable transportation system is the glue that connects our communities and supports our economy. (rctc.org)
  • I'm especially interested in the intersections of land use, transportation and climate change. (kpbs.org)
  • Based on action taken by the House and preliminary work completed by a key Senate committee, the next transportation bill is poised to take a planning-led approach to issues ranging from climate change and resilience to new mobility and social equity. (planning.org)
  • President Biden has now signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a transformative bill that stalled since last summer. (rpa.org)
  • Staffing will be provided by the ODOT Region 5 Area Manager and Local Agency Program. (oregon.gov)
  • NEACT will provide a forum for local government agencies and the private sector to discuss, understand and coordinate long-range transportation issues affecting the northeast Oregon region. (oregon.gov)
  • I cover local government - a broad beat that includes housing, homelessness and infrastructure. (kpbs.org)
  • For too long, transportation service providers have had to piece together funding from different sources - oftentimes, small grants and local dollars. (chicagotribune.com)
  • The rapid and sustained growth of metro Phoenix has important implications for judging the value of the proposed I-11 project, given that most of the trips that residents make on a daily basis are local. (americanprogress.org)
  • Riverside County residents responded to this vision by voting in 1988 and again in 2002 to approve Measure A, a half-cent sales tax to provide dedicated local funding for transportation infrastructure across our county the geographic size of New Jersey. (rctc.org)
  • Based in Hong Kong, Foundation Capital has been delivering significant returns on investment to clients since 2007. (prlog.org)
  • It looks to me like the Cato Institute or somebody opened the file drawer and took all of their hackneyed old ideas out and rolled them into one proposal," said a Democratic official with a significant transportation experience. (politico.com)
  • The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is a significant source of federal funding for biking and walking infrastructure in the Chicago region and across the country. (activetrans.org)
  • When the opportunity does arise to put a new surface transportation bill in place, it appears that Congress is ready to make some significant changes and much-needed reforms. (planning.org)
  • The Big Western Line, a possible element of the South-North Water Transfer Project, is a proposal for diverting water from the upstream sections of six rivers in southwestern China, including the Mekong, the Yarlung Tsangpo and the Salween, to the dry areas of northern China through a system of reservoirs, tunnels and natural rivers. (wikipedia.org)
  • The agency is tasked with planning and funding the county's transportation projects, and its staff and board members were behind the unsuccessful tax proposal, Measure A. (kpbs.org)
  • A widely popular proposal is to expand the national transportation network through new large-scale projects, such as a bridge connecting Sicily with the rest of the peninsula. (cepr.org)
  • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Gov. M. Jodi Rell has asked state agencies to come up with a list of projects that are ready to be built if the state receives federal stimulus funding. (constructionequipmentguide.com)
  • Democrats have signaled in recent days that they may be willing to accept a slimmed-down relief bill in hopes of a more expansive and infrastructure-led stimulus in a post-election lame duck session. (planning.org)