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WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The American Public Works Association (APWA) applauds President Joe Biden for introducing his
American Jobs Plan. This robust 8-year, $2.25 trillion proposal is very encouraging to the more than 30,000 members of APWA who are responsible for designing, building, operating, and maintaining the nation s vast infrastructure network. Today, President Biden kicks off a welcome, and much needed conversation with the Congress, our citizens, and the men and women of public works, stated the Association s CEO Scott D. Grayson, CAE. Our members are specifically interested in the proposed $620 billion investment in our nation s transportation infrastructure to include roads, bridges, transit, and electric vehicles, as well as the $45 billion to remove lead pipes, and the $66 billion offered to provide grants and low-cost loans to states, territories, tribes, and additional investment to strengthen our rura
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Scenic America celebrates the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) s announcement today of 34 National Scenic Byways and 15 All-American Roads, the first additions to the program since 2009. The new designees– ranging from Maine s Katahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway to California s Historic Route 66 Needles to Barstow Scenic Byway– traverse 28 states, bringing the total of America s Byways® to 184 in 48 states.
Scenic America Celebrates Announcement of New All-American Roads & National Scenic Byways
Established in 1991, the National Scenic Byways Program recognizes roadways with notable scenic, historic, cultural, natural, recreational, and archaeological qualities. Scenic America, a national environmental nonprofit that preserves and enhances the visual character and scenic beauty of America, led the charge to revitalize and restore funding for the program.
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January 25, 2021 at 8:04 PM
New York, NY New York City is poised for greater mass transit and infrastructure funding, that’s according to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer.
The Majority Leader participated in a video call organized by several public transportation advocacy organizations such as The Riders Alliance, Regional Plan Association and Tri-State Transportation Campaign, among others.
As we’ve previously reported, a major project that has been in the lurch is the Gateway Tunnel Project, which calls for two new double-tracked rail tunnels underneath the Hudson River. There’s a chance it may get the funding this year.