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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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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

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In the last three years, urban centers have been hammered by an unprecedented series of connected, compounding crises—from existential threats like the pandemic and climate change, to complex issues of safety, equity, and affordability. Even the private sector is seeing the benefits of embracing micromobility.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs. You can find land on commercial real estate marketplaces. You must secure financing for the project.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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Department of Transportation Sales Lead, Autodesk Construction Solutions, “is that diverse perspectives and life experiences contribute to a more well-rounded team. Fostering support through women-led organizations like Women in Transportation and Engineering ( WTE) is one option. Lauren Sugerman, Director at Chicago Women in Trades.

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

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regulatory landscape, showcasing a growing commitment to build economic and infrastructure strategies around equity and sustainable development. The South Platte River and Tributaries Project bears the hallmark of social equity, offering vital flood-risk reduction measures to economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. 2] White House.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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Dakota Clifford , Virginia Department of Transportation. She’s part of various internal groups within the organization, including the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, and notably a board member on both the Connecting Women and Building PRIDE affinity groups. . Safety Director. As the Safety Director at Howard S.