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State Transportation Officials Join Call for Greater Equity in DBE Prime Contracting

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The heads of six state DOTs have signed on to the Equity in Infrastructure Project's pledge to increase the share of prime contracts that go to disadvantaged businesses.

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US DOT Approves $2.5B for Vegas-to-California High-Speed Rail

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Private-equity bonds would boost 218-mile Brightline West project that is expected to break ground early next year.

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US DOT Awards $95M in IIJA Tech-Related Grants

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Grants are for planning and developing prototype technology projects intended to improve transportation safety, equity, efficiency and innovation.

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Safety, Equity, Climate Change and Job Creation To Shape Transportation Policy

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DOT Secretary Buttigieg and deputies also emphasize breaking down "silos."

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Digital Builder Ep 27: 3 Key Takeaways on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)

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He continues, “I’ve been talking to state DOTs. He continues, “The IIJA also includes proposals that have diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics built into them. Jimmy points out that there has been around a 20% increase above baseline federal funding so far.

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Margaret Whelan on How Capital Is Fueling Innovation

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Margaret Whelan: Permanent capital is what it suggests, long-term capital that is typically achieved through the public equity markets—in contrast to private equity–type capital, which is typically returned to the investor in eight years. . which announced a merger with Porch.com in August. On the flip side, U.S.

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Margaret Whelan on How Capital is Fueling Innovation

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Margaret Whelan: Permanent capital is what it suggests, long-term capital that is typically achieved through the public equity markets—in contrast to private equity–type capital, which is typically returned to the investor in eight years. . which announced a merger with Porch.com in August.