While highway funding and formula-distributed funds in the Infrastructure Act have gotten good reviews, Republicans find fault with how FHWA is carrying out discretionary programs.

Grant funding for the technology-related programs will total approximately $800 million over five years.

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has awarded $1.5 billion for 26 freight and highway infrastructure projects in the latest round of its seven-year-old Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grants program.

Shailen P. Bhatt, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration, got through his Senate confirmation hearing with strong support and no visible signs of opposition.

John Podesta, a long time Democratic insider, will lead President Joe Biden’s climate team as it shifts to implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s array of carbon-cutting provisions and incentives

Residential segments continue to show gains despite higher interest rates.

Funds will go to 30 states, Puerto Rico and D.C.