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#sadiq-khan
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago
London politics

Five key points for London from Spending Review

Sadiq Khan's transport funding wishes were largely unmet in the recent government Spending Review.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 day ago
London food

Sadiq Khan 'disappointed' about no cash for DLR extension to Thamesmead

TfL's £2.2 billion funding will not support new infrastructure projects as requested by London Mayor.
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

An Exclusive Florida Community Has a Sewage Disposal Problem

Indian Creek Village, home to many wealthy individuals, faces longstanding sewage disposal issues that its growing popularity appears to exacerbate.
Miami food
#traffic
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Most NJ Gov. Candidates Have No Problem With 'Boondoggle' Turnpike Widening - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Most NJ Gov. Candidates Have No Problem With 'Boondoggle' Turnpike Widening - Streetsblog New York City

#water-management
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

U.S. water infrastructure is crumbling: It's time to revitalize it

The U.S. water infrastructure is under immense strain, primarily due to waste, underinvestment, and extreme weather challenges.
#transportation
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

MTA To Finally Untangle Notorious Brooklyn Subway Pinch Point - Streetsblog New York City

MTA's new capital plan will alleviate the Nostrand Junction bottleneck, improving subway service for the 2, 3, 4, and 5 train riders.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

'Be careful what you wish for': Port Authority breaks ground on new Midtown bus terminal

Construction has begun on the new $10 billion Midtown bus terminal, aimed at modernizing New York's outdated transit hub.
SF politics
fromABC30 Fresno
1 week ago

Trump administration to pull $4 billion in California high-speed rail funding

California high-speed rail project risks losing billions in federal funds.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

MTA To Finally Untangle Notorious Brooklyn Subway Pinch Point - Streetsblog New York City

MTA's new capital plan will alleviate the Nostrand Junction bottleneck, improving subway service for the 2, 3, 4, and 5 train riders.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

'Be careful what you wish for': Port Authority breaks ground on new Midtown bus terminal

Construction has begun on the new $10 billion Midtown bus terminal, aimed at modernizing New York's outdated transit hub.
SF politics
fromABC30 Fresno
1 week ago

Trump administration to pull $4 billion in California high-speed rail funding

California high-speed rail project risks losing billions in federal funds.
#bart
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Last Month's BART Fire at San Leandro Was Actually a Systemwide' Issue, and Could Happen Again at Any Station

BART has identified potential systemwide vulnerabilities following a fire caused by a frayed volt cable, prompting a thorough investigation into safety measures.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Last Month's BART Fire at San Leandro Was Actually a Systemwide' Issue, and Could Happen Again at Any Station

BART has identified potential systemwide vulnerabilities following a fire caused by a frayed volt cable, prompting a thorough investigation into safety measures.
#government-funding
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

MTA board approves $65B plan to save NYC transit systems

MTA's $65 billion plan aims to overhaul NYC's transit infrastructure with funding from taxes, city contributions, and federal support.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

MTA board approves $65B plan to save NYC transit systems

MTA's $65 billion plan aims to overhaul NYC's transit infrastructure with funding from taxes, city contributions, and federal support.
#climate-change
#faa
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'No more floppy disks': Air traffic control overhaul faces some daunting obstacles

The FAA aims to modernize the outdated U.S. air traffic control system, moving away from 20th-century technology like floppy disks and paper strips.
fromWIRED
2 days ago
Tech industry

Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks

US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'No more floppy disks': Air traffic control overhaul faces some daunting obstacles

The FAA aims to modernize the outdated U.S. air traffic control system, moving away from 20th-century technology like floppy disks and paper strips.
fromWIRED
2 days ago
Tech industry

Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks

fromHackernoon
4 days ago

Allnodes Launches Bare-Metal Servers For Solana Validators And Builders | HackerNoon

The new range of bare-metal servers from Allnodes is specifically designed to meet the high-performance demands of Solana validators, ensuring consistent and reliable operation.
NYC startup
#community-engagement
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

AR is helping cities show residents a better-built future

Augmented reality is enhancing community engagement by allowing residents to visualize infrastructure projects in their actual environment.
fromArchDaily
5 days ago
Online Community Development

Place Pouchet Social and Cultural Center / MCBAD architecture & urban design

NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

AR is helping cities show residents a better-built future

Augmented reality is enhancing community engagement by allowing residents to visualize infrastructure projects in their actual environment.
fromArchDaily
5 days ago
Online Community Development

Place Pouchet Social and Cultural Center / MCBAD architecture & urban design

#regional-investment
#nvidia
fromIT Pro
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

'This is the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure': Jensen Huang thinks the UK has immense AI potential - but it still has a lot of work to do

fromIT Pro
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

'This is the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure': Jensen Huang thinks the UK has immense AI potential - but it still has a lot of work to do

#public-spending
UK politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How the UK Plans to Boost Its Economy

The British government is prioritizing economic growth with significant investments in defense, healthcare, and infrastructure.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
Renovation

MPs find 127M was wasted on failed UK nuclear cleanup plan

The UK's nuclear industry experienced significant financial waste due to mismanagement in planning and delays related to the Replacement Analytical Project.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago
UK politics

Government spending review now settled, says No 10

The government is prioritizing funding for public services while managing budget constraints.
UK politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How the UK Plans to Boost Its Economy

The British government is prioritizing economic growth with significant investments in defense, healthcare, and infrastructure.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 days ago

Thousands of jobs and M25 investment as new business park approved

Brentwood Borough Council has granted planning permission for over 112,000 square meters of industrial and office space at Brentwood Enterprise Park, generating 1,580 construction jobs and 2,660 operational roles.
London startup
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Two Weeks Until Election Day - And Cuomo Doesn't Have a Transportation Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Cuomo's transportation policy is notably vague, raising concerns about his commitment to city infrastructure.
NYC politics
fromCurbed
3 days ago

Brad Lander's Gowanus Victory Lap

Brad Lander emphasizes infrastructure reform in Gowanus to combat runoff during his mayoral campaign amidst intense competition.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Room to breathe': DOT, East Midtown leaders celebrate completion of Pershing Square Plaza renovations | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Two Weeks Until Election Day - And Cuomo Doesn't Have a Transportation Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Cuomo's transportation policy is notably vague, raising concerns about his commitment to city infrastructure.
NYC politics
fromCurbed
3 days ago

Brad Lander's Gowanus Victory Lap

Brad Lander emphasizes infrastructure reform in Gowanus to combat runoff during his mayoral campaign amidst intense competition.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Room to breathe': DOT, East Midtown leaders celebrate completion of Pershing Square Plaza renovations | amNewYork

#government-spending
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Almost $24M Awarded in Ohio Pole Reimbursement Program

The Ohio Broadband Pole Replacement and Undergrounding Program, managed by Governor Mike DeWine, recently allocated nearly $23.7 million to subsidize broadband infrastructure improvements across multiple counties.
SF politics
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

After casino bid folds, Hudson Yards West adds more affordable housing in new deal | amNewYork

Hudson Yards West development will increase affordable housing units to 625, emphasizing community needs without including a casino.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

FCC threat to revoke EchoStar spectrum licenses draws widespread backlash

Incompas, a communications industry trade group, said that revoking the deadline extension "would undermine regulatory certainty and threaten to disrupt ongoing investments in advanced network infrastructure, including EchoStar's important work to integrate Open RAN and satellite capabilities."
European startups
#government-policy
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

South African stocks rise as infrastructure plans boost confidence - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Sentiment was lifted by the government's renewed focus on infrastructure, following oversight visits to the Ports of Durban and Richards Bay.
European startups
fromDevOps.com
5 days ago

Cultural Debt vs. Technical Debt in Infrastructure Automation - DevOps.com

Infrastructure is humming, deployments are fast and dashboards are green. But something still feels off. Despite the technical efficiency, teams might be slowed down by recurring issues.
DevOps
#disaster-recovery
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago
US news

Recovery Failure: Why we struggle to rebuild for the next storm

The disparity in disaster recovery illustrates the need for improved building standards and flood preparedness in vulnerable communities.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Mayor Bass taps AECOM to assist with Palisades rebuilding

Mayor Karen Bass announces AECOM's role in the Pacific Palisades rebuilding plan post-disaster.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Recovery Failure: Why we struggle to rebuild for the next storm

The disparity in disaster recovery illustrates the need for improved building standards and flood preparedness in vulnerable communities.
#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Three years away from the Olympics, L.A. is tripping over hurdles and trying to play catchup

Los Angeles faces questions about its readiness and potential impact as it prepares to host the World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
Los Angeles
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

LA enlists AECOM on fire recovery as questions swirl around rebuild plan

Los Angeles is partnering with AECOM for long-term fire recovery and rebuilding efforts.
The collaboration aims to enhance infrastructure planning and expedite recovery for affected families.
#high-speed-rail
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

No viable path' to completion: Trump administration plans to end funding to California high-speed rail project

Federal funding for California's high-speed rail project may be cut due to cost overruns and lack of viable plans for completion.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

No viable path' to completion: Trump administration plans to end funding to California high-speed rail project

Federal funding for California's high-speed rail project may be cut due to cost overruns and lack of viable plans for completion.
#ai
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Recounting Andrew Cuomo's great NYC subway fumble

Cuomo's focus on major projects is criticized for neglecting subway maintenance, worsening NYC's transit reliability.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Traffic alert: Ramps closing at I-95 and 836 for construction. See details

Crews will be connecting a new ramp from I-395 from Miami Beach to I-95 in Miami, part of a rebuild that includes a signature bridge.
Miami food
#environmental-policy
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
SF politics

Trump administration debuts permitting modernization plan, even as staff cuts could jeopardize it

SF politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Supreme Court rewrites NEPA rules-changing the game for environmental reviews

The U.S. Supreme Court has redefined how NEPA is interpreted, potentially streamlining the approval process for major infrastructure projects.
Law
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Supreme Court's Green Double Standard

The Supreme Court ruling limits environmental litigation, impacting infrastructure project approvals.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Trump administration debuts permitting modernization plan, even as staff cuts could jeopardize it

The Trump administration's new plan seeks to modernize environmental review and permitting processes to facilitate infrastructure project approvals.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

New clues over massive Surrey sinkhole after network of tunnels discovered

Months after a massive sinkhole sparked a major incident in Surrey, a network of underground Victorian tunnels have been discovered close to the site.
London politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Oakley passes $96 million budget, prioritizing roads, public safety and facility upgrades

The budget prioritizes vital infrastructure and public safety needs, with a significant focus on the East Cypress Road expansion project to alleviate congestion.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario, Toronto to build new electricity transmission line to power city's downtown | CBC News

"Today is about planning ahead, about doing the hard work to make sure Toronto has the energy infrastructure needs, not just for today, but for decades to come."
Toronto
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour MPs poised to rebel over planning bill amid concerns for nature

Labour MPs are rebelling against a planning bill threatening wildlife; amendments are anticipated to protect habitats amidst opposition from wildlife groups.
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

Enterprises are keen on cloud repatriation - but not for all workloads

The main driver behind the shift is performance, according to Node4. The surveyed companies have found some workloads simply aren't suitable for public cloud...
European startups
#urban-development
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYC's biggest power brokers are circling Penn Station

Key figures in NYC are engaged in a battle over Penn Station's redevelopment, led by Andy Byford's recent appointment.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYC's biggest power brokers are circling Penn Station

Key figures in NYC are engaged in a battle over Penn Station's redevelopment, led by Andy Byford's recent appointment.
#public-transportation
fromWHYY
1 week ago
NYC politics

NJ Transit looks to improve services ahead of fare hike and major events

fromWHYY
1 week ago
NYC politics

NJ Transit looks to improve services ahead of fare hike and major events

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Five Erith and Thamesmead schools to receive urgent repairs

Parents across Erith and Thamesmead will remember the terror of the RAAC crisis, the fear that children were no longer safe in their own school because of years of Tory neglect. Labour is turning the page through our Plan for Change, literally fixing the foundations of our schools so local children are in a safe environment where they can achieve and thrive.
Renovation
#tesla
fromInsideEVs
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Why Are Tesla Superchargers Suddenly Getting Removed In New Jersey?

fromTESLARATI
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Tesla bails on crucial piece of India production, aims to rely on imports

fromInsideEVs
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Why Are Tesla Superchargers Suddenly Getting Removed In New Jersey?

fromTESLARATI
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Tesla bails on crucial piece of India production, aims to rely on imports

Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

One Structural Change Could Shift Everything About How Transportation Works in America - Streetsblog USA

Advocates propose reallocating federal transportation funds directly to regional governments to better meet local transportation needs.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

The A2, A21, A20, and A282 road closures affecting south east Londoners this week

Drivers in Kent and south east London should expect overnight disruptions this week due to scheduled maintenance on major roads including the A2, A21, A20, and A282.
London food
Brooklyn
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This guy has a quick fix for the crisis on Brooklyn's busiest highway-and few are paying attention

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway's triple cantilever is deteriorating and poses serious safety risks due to overcapacity and aging infrastructure.
#archaeology
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 weeks ago

Ancient flood preserves hundreds of Roman bridge pilings in Utrecht

A major flood in 100 A.D. severely damaged Roman Utrecht's infrastructure, prompting significant restoration efforts.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 weeks ago

Ancient flood preserves hundreds of Roman bridge pilings in Utrecht

A major flood in 100 A.D. severely damaged Roman Utrecht's infrastructure, prompting significant restoration efforts.
fromBavarian Football Works
2 weeks ago

Allianz Arena's managing director shoots down potentially expanding past current 75,000 capacity

Increasing the capacity would mean that we would no longer be able to cope with the current building structure. In other words: It would be an expense that, in my opinion, would be grossly disproportionate to the expected number of spectators.
Bayern Munich
NYC politics
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Policy and process is paralyzing the US government

The U.S. faces significant barriers to building housing, infrastructure, and services efficiently due to regulatory hurdles and government inefficiencies.
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