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Trump could force $1.3B California dam expansion
The two-story dam addition would be a boon to local farmers, but critics say it could harm environmentally sensitive areas.
By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2018 -
Charlotte eyes $5B to $7B rail transit expansion
Transit officials are considering public-private partnerships to deliver the new rail lines, but say the city lacks the revenue for guaranteed annual payments.
By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2018 -
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Moody's: Trump's infrastructure plan could grow P3 market
To take advantage of P3s, some state and local governments will have to consider politically challenging revenue sources like tolling.
By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2018 -
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The Dotted Line: How to develop a collaborative team that wins bids
The most effective partners possess unique skill sets, have extensive lists of contacts and stay aligned with the project's overall goals.
By Kim Slowey • March 20, 2018 -
Utah DOT plans $275M spend to convert highway into 6-lane freeway
One group is already threatening a lawsuit to stop the project, citing poor planning by the department.
By Kim Slowey • March 19, 2018 -
Port of Long Beach continues with $4.5B capital plan, pursues on-dock rail project
An increase in shipping activity is driving several expansion projects as ports seek to modernize and increase capacity.
By Kim Slowey • March 19, 2018 -
Florida pedestrian bridge collapse survivor files lawsuit against design-build team
The suit seeks damages exceeding $15,000 and claims reckless negligence on the part of FIGG Bridge Engineers and Munilla Construction Management.
By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March • March 16, 2018 -
USDOT awards $487M in transportation grants
A record 64% of the transportation investment grant funding was awarded to projects in rural areas, while three projects won the maximum award amount.
By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2018 -
California bullet train costs skyrocket to $77B, opening delayed
The California High Speed Rail Authority says the first phase's opening is delayed four years and the total cost of the project could rise to $98.1 billion.
By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2018 -
Infrastructure skills training center opens in Washington, DC
Mayor Muriel Bowser said the District was opening the center because it could only fill 50% of its open infrastructure jobs in 2017.
By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2018 -
American Airlines, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel reach O'Hare airport overhaul deal
The airline has dropped its opposition to the $8.5 billion expansion in exchange for city hall agreeing to speed up construction of three gates it will use.
By Kim Slowey , Laurie Cowin • March 15, 2018 -
Salt Lake City airport expansion cost climbs to $3.6B
The price tag is double that of the project's originally estimated cost.
By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Amazon HQ2 'losers' use bid process as learning experience
Some cities already plan to reuse bid materials, while many agree that the bidding process alone set them up well for future competitions.
By Chris Teale • March 14, 2018 -
Louisiana plans first P3 for $112M tunnel, bridge replacement
Officials also hope to use a public-private partnership to chip away at the state's $13 billion backlog of infrastructure projects.
By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2018 -
Congress' infrastructure funding efforts remain fragmented
Proposals from Republicans and Democrats may be taking the wind out of President Donald Trump's $1.5 billion infrastructure plan.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2018 -
Chao: Trump wants to stop funding for $13B Hudson River tunnel project
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said New York and New Jersey need to have "more skin in the game" as far as financing the new tunnel.
By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2018 -
Report: Michigan scores D+ for infrastructure
In the 2018 Report Card for Michigan's Infrastructure, the state got low scores for its roads, bridges, transit and schools, among others.
By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2018 -
Tutor Perini, Parsons JV wins $1.4B New Jersey airport project
The Newark Liberty International Airport renovation is the biggest design-build project in the state's history, and just one of the major airport projects in the New York City area.
By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2018 -
California awards WSP HOV engineering-design contract, part of a potential $2B project
The Ventura County Transportation Commission is moving forward with $15.2 million in work for carpool lanes even though it has not secured funding.
By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2018 -
Work underway on Los Angeles Purple Line's $2.5B second phase
Preconstruction work has begun, with major construction set to start this spring — but a lawsuit and funding issues could impact the project.
By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2018 -
Baltimore mayor presents 5-year 'inclusive digital transformation' plan
The plan is designed to aid the city in developing a technology ecosystem that improves quality of life and "dismantles the digital divide."
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Chicago officials and airlines close to finalizing $8.5B O'Hare airport expansion
The project would add more than 3 million square feet of terminal space and increase parking space for planes by 25%.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Port of New Orleans considering $1B expansion
Port officials hired AECOM to conduct a $300,000 feasibility study to determine whether the site could accommodate the proposed facility.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Moody's: P3 delays don't always mean debt default
The ratings agency found P3 problems depend largely on where in the construction schedule delays occur.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2018 -
San Francisco to study up to $15B transportation tube under bay
The city is losing transit riders, but officials say a new tube would accommodate twice the maximum ridership — though there is no funding for the project.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2018
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