Transportation
San Antonio City Council Passes $4.4M Grant Agreement for Zarzamora Street
The San Antonio City Council authorized the execution of the Safe Streets & Roads 4 All (SS4A) grant with the U.S. Department of Transportation early March.
TxDOT Studying New Technologies to Improve Road Safety
TxDOT has more than 100 active research projects, studying new technologies and methods aiming to improve safety and efficiency on Texas roads.
Biden-Harris Admin Upgrades 4,500 Public EV Chargers
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it is awarding nearly $150 million to 24 grant recipients in 20 states to make existing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure more reliable. The grants will be used to repair or replace nearly 4,500 existing EV charging ports and in some cases, bring them up to code. These targeted investments complement…
American Airlines Reports $53B Revenue in 2023
American Airlines is poised for a robust 2024 following its record-breaking 2023 revenue and achieving the lowest annual flight cancellations in a decade. In its fourth-quarter earnings report, the Fort Worth-based airline disclosed a $53 billion revenue for 2023, marking a significant step toward offsetting pandemic-induced losses as travel rebounds to pre-pandemic levels. The airline…
FHWA Allocates $729M for Disaster Road & Bridge Repairs
As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s coordinated approach to help states repair and rebuild roads and bridges, the Federal Highway Administration today announced it is providing $729.4 million to 34 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The funds will be used to support repair needs following natural…
DART to Provide Free Rides to Vote on Election Day
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is providing free transportation to polling locations within
the DART Service Area on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $142 Billion Transportation Investment
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure. The record investment includes the unanimous adoption of the $100 billion 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for transportation projects to enhance safety, improve congestion and connectivity, and preserve Texas roadways. This is…
DFW Airport Rehabilitates Runway as Part of Maintenance and Upgrade Program
As part of its ongoing airfield capital improvement program, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has closed one of its east airfield runways to complete routine rehabilitation work that will replace aging infrastructure and create a more efficient operation. Runway 17R/35L closed on Aug. 15, 2023, and is scheduled to reopen in phases beginning in…
Looking at Industry Challenges, Forecasts & the Future
For solid and consistent business success in a competitive construction market, it’s vital that you remain aware of statistics and data. These recent findings highlight the state of construction around Texas and our nation, which will prove valuable in your decision-making when it comes to partnerships, certifications, and expansion efforts. Whether you are a general…
Austin Transportation News: CapMetro’s New CEO, Dottie Watkins
A familiar face is CapMetro’s new President and CEO. Dottie Watkins, a lifelong Austinite, will lead the agency following a recent vote by the Board of Directors. She had served as interim CEO since June 2022, while a nationwide search was conducted. Watkins first joined CapMetro in 1994, working as a part-time shuttle bus operator…
City of Houston Awarded Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant for Bissonnet Corridor Project
The United States Department of Transportation recently announced the City of Houston will receive $28.79 million in federal funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program for the Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project. The funding will support a seven-mile rehabilitation of Bissonnet Street from South Dairy Ashford Road to Hillcroft Avenue….
Port Houston News: First Section of Houston Ship Channel Expansion Complete
The Houston Ship Channel expansion project, also known as Project 11, continues to make significant progress. Port officials announced that dredging of the first segment extending from Bolivar Roads to Redfish, known as Segment 1A, is complete. The work was completed on schedule and on budget. Project 11’s Segment 1A constitutes eleven and a half…
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