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AGC, Manufacturers Plan Infrastructure Funding Push

May 24, 2017

Groups lay groundwork for broader industry funding coalition.

Caltrain $647M Rail Electrification Grant Gets DOT Approval

May 24, 2017

A three-month deferral of a $647-million federal grant to electrify 52 miles of commuter rail in northern California ended May 22, as the Federal Transit Administration announced it would release the funds.

Billions in Delayed Tel Aviv Rail Work Now Moving

Neal Sandler

May 24, 2017

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Learning lessons from the much-delayed, 23-kilometer first phase of a Tel Aviv regional light-rail system, Israeli transportation officials have issued new engineering and project management tenders for the next two lines, with construction investment estimated at $8 million.

New York State Moves To Cut Methane-Gas Emissions

May 24, 2017

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has put forth 25 actions meant to reduce methane-gas emissions by 2020 as part of the state’s effort to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.

Massachusetts Reboots Stalled Green Line Rail-Extension Job

May 24, 2017

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CH2M Hill Inc. has won a program and construction management contract for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s rebooted Green Line Extension.

New Green Review of Md. Purple Line Ordered

Jim Parsons

May 22, 2017

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Judge's ruling could add delays to existing financial risks on planned $5.6-billion light rail project in DC suburbs.

Trump Administration

New Trump Infrastructure Plan Specifics Emerge

Chao says Trump wants "principles" for the plan released later in May

Tom Ichniowski

May 19, 2017

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DOT Secretary says detailed legislative proposal should be out in third quarter of 2017.

Firms Push for New York Emergency Responder Act

Nadine M. Post

May 18, 2017

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A coalition of 12 architect-engineer-contractor groups in New York state hopes the third attempt since 2013 for an emergency responder protection law will be successful.

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