Infrastructure Across America

Rhode Island December 13

'Catastrophic' structural failures feared on partially-closed Providence bridge

Authorities suspect "something catastrophic" led to the breakage of a support rod on Rhode Island's now-partially closed Washington Bridge.

Maryland December 8

Baltimore suspends light rail services for emergency inspections

Maryland transportation officials on Friday temporarily suspended light rail service in the Baltimore area for emergency inspections of the entire railcar fleet.

Joe Biden December 6

Biden's billion-dollar plan to build 500,000 EV chargers has yet to yield a single charger

President Biden's landmark 2021 infrastructure legislation included billions of dollars to fund 500,000 electric vehicle chargers, but just eight chargers are under construction.

Wisconsin December 5

Wisconsin Gov. Evers approves half-billion dollar Brewers stadium overhaul

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday signed off on legislation allocating taxpayer funds toward repairs to American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Georgia December 5

Georgia plans $127M rail terminal northeast of Atlanta

The Georgia Ports Authority voted Tuesday to approve a proposal for a $127 million inland terminal to expedite freight transportation between Gainesville and Savannah.

New York November 30

NYC proposes $15 fee for drivers entering Manhattan's central business district

New York City officials on Thursday proposed a $15 toll for cars entering Manhattan's central business district. Fees for larger vehicles may be as high as $36.

California November 17

Los Angeles freeway that was damaged by arson will reopen by Tuesday, Gov. Newsom says

Repairs to an elevated Los Angeles freeway closed because of an arson fire are moving faster than expected and all lanes are scheduled to reopen by next Tuesday.

Massachusetts November 16

$24.5B needed for Boston transit repairs, MBTA says

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced Thursday that it needs roughly $24.5 billion for repairs and replacements on its network.

Pete Buttigieg November 7

Pete Buttigieg’s office stonewalls taxpayer costs of swing state tour on government executive jet

EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Transportation is withholding taxpayer costs associated with Secretary Pete Buttigieg's use of government-managed executive jets.

Georgia October 24

Atlanta temporarily closes 3 fire stations over truck breakdowns, firefighter shortages

Atlanta has temporarily closed three of its fire stations as its fire department grapples with out-of-service engines and a shortage of manpower.