Tag: transportation_infrastructure

Mayor Bass Unveils Vision for LA Metro as New Board Chair

22 Jul 2026 3:41 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Mayor Karen Bass, new LA Metro Board Chair, unveiled priorities for safety, affordability, reliability, and 2028 Olympic readiness. She highlighted transit expansion, fare programs, and a new public safety model for Los Angeles.

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Governor Newsom Unveils $2.5 Billion for California Transportation Infrastructure Amid Federal Funding Concerns

16 Jul 2026 11:18 a.m. · Source: California Governors Office

Governor Gavin Newsom announced nearly $2.5 billion for over 150 transportation projects, aiming to boost infrastructure, public transit, and create 150,000 jobs, contrasting with proposed federal funding cuts.

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California Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Boost Statewide Transit

26 Jun 2026 1:04 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

Governor Newsom's executive order aims to accelerate California's transit and passenger rail networks, cutting red tape and modernizing systems. This initiative counters federal funding cuts and high gas prices, focusing on affordable, reliable, and cleaner transportation.

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Ohio Governor DeWine Signs $3.7 Billion Capital Budget, Questions Death Penalty's Deterrent Effect

19 Jun 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a $3.7 billion capital budget and declared the death penalty is not a deterrent. The week also saw initiatives for crime reduction, transportation investments, and family programs across the state.

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Governor DeWine Announces $8.5 Million for Ohio Transportation Infrastructure to Boost Economy

18 Jun 2026 2:01 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced $8.5 million in transportation funding across 21 counties. These 24 ODOT projects will boost economic development, create over 32,500 jobs, and attract more than $2 billion in private investment, enhancing infrastructure and community vitality.

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Governor Lamont Announces $10.8 Million in Transportation Grants for 17 Connecticut Towns

12 Jun 2026 10:58 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and CTDOT announced $10.8 million in grants for 17 Connecticut towns to enhance transportation infrastructure, improving safety, accessibility, and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists through the Community Connectivity Grant Program.

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