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Prior Lake seeks bonding to finish safety-critical trail gap on Highway 13 Prior Lake requested bonding to complete the final challenging segments of the Hwy 13 regional trail; Mayor Kurt Briggs emphasized safety for students and residents and said two on-grade segments are priority, requiring retaining walls and right-of-way work.

Prior Lake is pushing for state funding to close a dangerous trail gap on Highway 13, prioritizing safety for students and residents amidst challenging terrain.

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Dooly County approves road projects, equipment purchases and Public Works leadership changes The commission authorized GDOT paving projects, accepted bids and contracts for the Richwood Road project, approved purchase and lease financing for a motor grader and backhoe, and appointed Tommy Watson as Public Works Director and Jimmy Towns as Assistant Public Works Director.

Dooly County is revamping its infrastructure with new road projects, heavy equipment purchases, and fresh leadership in Public Works!

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McKinney approves $30 million TIFIA loan to refinance airport debt after resident raises service, cost questions The City Council and McKinney Community Development Corporation approved resolutions to accept a $30 million TIFIA loan to refinance interim airport debt and fund a commercial service terminal; a resident warned no carrier, schedule or destination had been identified and questioned the jobs and equipment estimates.

McKinney officials just greenlit a $30 million TIFIA loan to revamp the airport, but a resident raises critical questions about service details and costs!

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Scurry County court backs resolution urging state to divert small motor‑fuel tax share to county roads The Scurry County court approved a resolution asking the state to redirect a one‑twentieth share of the state motor fuels tax to county and road district highway funds to reduce reliance on local property taxes and boost county road maintenance funding.

Scurry County is taking a stand to improve local road funding by pushing for a share of the state motor fuels tax, aiming to lighten the tax burden on residents!

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Lake County supervisors approve submittal of several FY27 community project funding requests The Board of Supervisors authorized staff to resubmit multiple FY27 community project funding proposals — including regional water resiliency, reentry housing, a health training hub, Soda Bay Road work and an amended Southeast wastewater request — and discussed project readiness and geographic balance.

Lake County's Board of Supervisors is gearing up for FY27 with ambitious funding proposals aimed at improving water resiliency, reentry housing, and vital infrastructure projects.

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Residents urge pedestrian signal at Merrill and Howard, warning moving crosswalk uphill would increase risk Neighbors and students urged the Kalamazoo City Commission to install a pedestrian-activated signal at the existing Merrill & Howard crossing rather than relocate it uphill, citing near-misses, bus obstructions and long-term stormwater and equity concerns.

Residents are demanding a pedestrian-activated signal at the dangerous Merrill and Howard intersection after a series of near-misses and tragic warnings about safety for schoolchildren.

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Juneau airport warns of operational risk after ARFF truck failures; board seeks fast funding options Airport Manager Andres Delgado told a joint finance/airport board meeting that two ARFF trucks recently failed, leaving only one in service and creating an operational risk that could force an ARF 0 status. The airport outlined delivery timing for a new truck, federal grant complications and short-term funding options including using fleet reserves and PFC reimbursement.

Juneau airport is facing an operational crisis after two firefighting trucks failed, leaving only one in service and risking a complete shutdown!

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Nebraska senators hear mixed views on proposal to add a sixth municipal inland port LB915 would raise the cap on municipal inland port districts from five to six so Grand Island and other communities can compete for a designation; supporters cited new four‑lane Highway 30 and rail connections, while opponents warned of diluted state funding and duplicate efforts.

Nebraska's senators are debating a bold proposal to add a sixth inland port, sparking fierce support and opposition over the future of trade and investment in Grand Island.

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Tumwater to place Israel Road pedestrian and bike improvements on consent calendar after completion City construction staff recommended final acceptance of the Israel Road pedestrian and bicycle project, which added ADA-compliant sidewalks, 30 curb ramps, a RRFB and bike lanes; federal funding participation and a final contract reported at about $2.4 million were discussed.

Tumwater's latest project transforms Israel Road with ADA-compliant sidewalks, bike lanes, and improved pedestrian crossings—making streets safer for everyone!

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Senate transportation to hear DOT briefing on Typhoon Hai Long response; Cascade Point procurement under scrutiny Senator Bjorkman said the Senate Transportation Committee will hear a DOT briefing on its response to Typhoon Hai Long, detailing emergency deployments to Western Alaska and an extended disaster declaration. He also flagged procurement and public comment issues for the Cascade Point project, where a $28.5 million contract and a 'no‑build' option are under discussion.

Senator Bjorkman is set to unveil critical updates on the Department of Transportation's emergency response to Typhoon Hai Long and the ongoing recovery efforts in Western Alaska.

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Commissioners agree to engage on South Florida Water Management District rulemaking and back PD&E study for Del Prado/I‑75 interchange The board directed staff to engage with the South Florida Water Management District on proposed restricted allocation areas affecting North Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres and agreed to draft a chairman‑signed letter requesting local workshops; commissioners also authorized a letter supporting state and federal funding for a Del Prado / I‑75 PD&E study.

Lee County commissioners are pushing for public workshops on critical water management rules that could impact local residents and the future of the aquifer!

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Caltrans’ CSIS metrics to shape TIRCP scoring; staff will score CAPTI alignment Caltrans staff said the Caltrans System Investment Strategy (CSIS) will be used as a secondary criterion for TIRCP. CSIS applies CAPTI alignment metrics—11 measures (9 quantitative, 2 qualitative)—to assess safety, VMT, access to destinations, mode shift, land use, freight, ZEV infrastructure, public engagement and climate resiliency.

Caltrans is set to revolutionize transportation funding with its new CSIS metrics, prioritizing safety, sustainability, and equity in project scoring.

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Kootenai County applies for FAA funding to rehab Taxiway A and replace snow-removal equipment Airport staff told commissioners the county is applying for FAA FY26 grants for Taxiway Alpha rehabilitation (project total stated at $3,162,303 with an anticipated 95% FAA reimbursement and a county cash match of about $79,058) and for a multitasking snow-removal vehicle (FAA request $1,235,000; county match $32,500); both applications were approved.

Kootenai County is set to enhance its airport with major FAA grant applications for a $3 million taxiway rehabilitation and a high-tech snow-removal vehicle.

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Moraga adopts three‑city 'La Mirinda' legislative framework to guide regional advocacy Council approved a regional La Mirinda legislative framework — covering transportation, wildfire readiness, insurance access, housing and fiscal sustainability — to guide joint advocacy with Orinda and Lafayette through the town's contractor Townsend public affairs.

Moraga's Town Council just approved a groundbreaking legislative framework that aims to amplify its voice in Sacramento on crucial issues like housing and disaster preparedness!

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Committee Hears Bill Letting Counties Form Ferry Districts to Support Vehicle Ferries Lawmakers and county officials told the House Local Government Committee that removing a "passenger-only" restriction from ferry-district law would give counties that operate vehicle ferries a local funding option to maintain aging vessels and ease pressure on county road funds.

A new bill could revolutionize ferry services in Washington, allowing counties to financially support aging vehicle ferries that are lifelines for island communities.

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House approves a slate of FY2027 base budgets, sending higher-education, transportation and other bills back to the Senate The Utah House on Jan. 29 passed multiple Senate-originated base budget bills — including SB 1 (higher education), SB 4 (economic and community development), SB 5 (general government), SB 6 (transportation) and SB 7 (National Guard and veterans) — all by overwhelming margins and sent them to the Senate for final processing.

The Utah House has overwhelmingly passed a series of crucial budget bills for FY2027, ensuring vital funding for education, transportation, and veterans' services.

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Daggett County Commission hears airport maintenance plan, reviews nighttime flight agreement County staff said the state will proceed with pavement preservation at Dutch John and scheduled Manila work next year; commissioners discussed buying or leasing a crack-sealing machine (estimated about $40,000) and noted a nighttime flight agreement that staff will place on a future agenda or approve administratively.

Daggett County is gearing up for significant upgrades at its airports, including plans for nighttime flights and a new crack-sealing machine to enhance runway maintenance.

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Eagle Pass MPO approves resolution to clear way for Loop 480 letting The Eagle Pass-area MPO unanimously approved a resolution supporting TxDOT’s Loop 480 project so the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will accept the documentation; TxDOT moved the letting from February to April to meet the requirement.

The Eagle Pass MPO just gave the green light for the crucial Loop 480 project, paving the way for better connectivity in the region!

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City delegation outlines 2026 legislative priorities, warns of tight state budget Lobbyist Len Lucci briefed the council on priorities for the Maryland General Assembly, citing an estimated $1.6 billion state budget shortfall and urging coordination on childcare funding, renter protections, bike-lane enforcement, municipal land-use authority and Baltimore Avenue capital needs.

With a looming $1.6 billion budget shortfall, College Park leaders are gearing up for a critical 2026 Maryland General Assembly session that could reshape local priorities on childcare, housing, and transportation.

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Commission approves 2026 road budget amendments, authorizes $9,340 temporary easement Stark County approved 2026 road budget amendments to increase a truck registration line and to reclassify a part‑time worker to full time; the commission also approved a $9,340 temporary easement payment for a roundabout corner.

Stark County is revamping its road budget and green-lighting a major roundabout project with unanimous approval from commissioners!

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NDOT updates North Valleys US‑395 project; residents press for traffic, safety and school‑access answers NDOT presented progress on US‑395 Phase 1b and plans for Phase 2, including lane widening to three through lanes, braided ramp geometry, ITS and sound walls. Residents raised concerns about ramp reconfiguration, signal timing, school access and railroad‑related delays; NDOT said structure foundations are complete and coordination with local agencies is ongoing.

The NDOT is making significant strides on the US-395 project, with plans to widen lanes and enhance safety, but residents are raising crucial questions about traffic flow and school access.

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Join us at the Main Library downtown on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Project Team members will be available to talk about construction careers and answer your questions about this generational project.

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Memphis City Council announces approvals: park repair grant, senior-program funds and TDOT interchange dollars The council approved $105,000 for David Karnes Park repairs, accepted $60,000 for senior programming and accepted more than $1.7 million from TDOT for the Winchester Drive interchange; the transcript records sponsorship of ceremonial resolutions but does not include vote tallies for those resolutions.

The Memphis City Council just approved over $1.7 million for vital infrastructure improvements and secured funding for park repairs and senior programs – but what else was discussed?

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Lowndes County to contribute $50,000 in MOA with Georgia DOT for Jumping Gully Road bridge project The Lowndes County Commission approved a memorandum of agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to deliver a replacement bridge on Jumping Gully Road at Bevel Creek; the county will provide up to $50,000 toward right-of-way contributions, the commission voted unanimously to approve the MOA.

Lowndes County is investing $50,000 in a game-changing bridge replacement on Jumping Gully Road, with the Georgia DOT taking the lead on this crucial project!

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Council concurs with low bidder for State Street pedestrian crossing project Council concurred with awarding the State Street pedestrian crossing project to the low, UDOT-certified bidder (low bid saved roughly $100,000 compared with estimate); staff projected a December–January start and said final bidder name would be provided after award.

Roosevelt City Council just approved a major pedestrian crossing project, saving nearly $100,000 in the process—who will be the winning bidder?

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Authority briefed on twin 'clone' bills in Lansing; HB 4470 moves from committee Board members were briefed on two identical bills — a Senate version and a House "clone" — relevant to the authority. Board members said the House bill recently passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the board will monitor which bill advances.

Two identical bills are vying for attention in Lansing, with one already making strides in the House—what's next for the Mackinac Bridge Authority?

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Forsyth County approves package of capital, grant and procurement measures, FAA airport grants At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved multiple budget and procurement measures including fleet vehicle purchases, a DWI interlocal payment, airport capital projects funded by FAA/NCDOT grants, and contracts for vehicles and building services. Most votes were unanimous.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners just greenlit a major budget overhaul, paving the way for new vehicles, airport renovations, and crucial DWI initiatives!

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Council narrows CIP by removing two large projects, changes funding for evidence‑facility lot Council reviewed the proposed FY2027–FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan (about $525 million over five years), discussed timetable and funding, and took multiple votes: it removed the 20 First Street underpass and the Fifth Avenue Corridor from the five‑year CIP, and voted to change the funding source for an evidence‑facility lot expansion away from a

Billings City Council has made significant cuts to its ambitious $525 million Capital Improvement Plan, removing major projects and reshaping funding strategies.

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Federal Way staff outline City Center Access project timeline, closures and coordination with Sound Transit City staff provided a status update on the multi‑phase City Center Access project, noting federal NEPA approval in September 2025, phase‑1 design and right‑of‑way work underway, and coordination challenges with Sound Transit and BPA that will require a roughly 18‑month closure of portions of 23rd Avenue S and S 324th Street. Staff cited a prior $50

The City Center Access project is set to transform Federal Way's traffic flow, but brace yourself for an 18-month closure impacting key streets ahead!

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