Highway rights of way, which commonly include utility infrastructure, could have usage expanded to include broadband technology under a rule proposed by the Federal Highway Administration. The proposal is intended to expand rural access to broadband by allowing coordination with construction projects and reducing a need for repeated excavation. Full Story: AASHTO Journal
Transit Agencies Get More Latitude for Joint Projects | ASCE SmartBrief
Regional transit agencies pursuing projects with funding from the Federal Transit Administration have gained greater leeway to cooperate with developers on projects that benefit transit systems and communities. The rule dilutes the FTA's authority over such joint projects. Full Story: Railway Age online
Regional transit agencies pursuing projects with funding from the Federal Transit Administration have gained greater leeway to cooperate with developers on projects that benefit transit systems and communities. The rule dilutes the FTA's authority over such joint projects. Full Story: Railway Age online
Across the State Line
Denver Roadways Plan Demotes Cars | ASCE SmartBrief
Denver's new transportation plan gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists over motorists. The plan includes traffic-slowing speed bumps and traffic circles as well as more shared streets blocked off to cars. Full Story: KUSA-TV (Denver)
Autonomous Vehicle Lanes Planned for Mich. Corridor | ASCE SmartBrief
Autonomous vehicles will eventually be able to travel on dedicated lanes from Detroit to Ann Arbor on the Michigan Connected Corridor, according to project plans unveiled by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The initial phase of the project will be located along Michigan Avenue and I-94 in Detroit and take two years to complete.
Full Story: WDIV-TV (Detroit) Views expressed do not necessarily reflect the policy or opinion of TN Infrastructure Alliance, its staff or members.
