The @USDOT awarded $200 million in INFRA program grants for 14 truck parking expansion projects across 12 states. The funding addresses nationwide driver safety hazards and supply chain delays by adding hundreds of new parking spots and modernizing rest area facilities along major freight corridors. #TruckParking #USDOT #infrastructure aashtojournal.transportation…

The @GADeptofTrans chose Top End Mobility Group for an $8.9 billion project adding ~20 miles of express toll lanes to I-285. In exchange for 50 years of toll revenue, the group will pay Georgia a record $23.6 billion concession fee. #GDOT #AtlantaTraffic #I285 #ExpressLanes ajc.com/news/2026/10/gdot-pi…

During their 3,000-mile autumn migration to Mexico, eastern monarch butterflies rely on critical refuel stops like Gibbs Gardens in Georgia. Featuring a dedicated wildflower meadow, the garden provides essential nectar to nourish the declining species. Experts encourage home gardeners to plant native milkweed and nectar flowers to support their survival. #MonarchButterflies #Pollinators #GibbsGardens #wildlifeconservation cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/mon…

Fitch Ratings assigned a 'AAA' rating to Florida’s $137.47 million Department of Transportation right-of-way acquisition and bridge construction bonds (Series 2026A). Fitch also affirmed Florida’s Issuer Default Rating at 'AAA' with a Stable Outlook, reflecting strong fiscal management, sound reserves, low long-term liability, and solid economic growth prospects. #Florida #FitchRatings #InfrastructureBonds fitchratings.com/research/us…

The @USDOTFHWA (FHWA) released a notice regarding the @GADeptofTrans's (GDOT) application to participate in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program. Through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), GDOT would assume FHWA's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) responsibilities for state highway projects, streamlining environmental reviews, consultation, and project delivery. Public comments on the proposed application and MOU are open through November 2, 2026. #GDOT #FHWA #NEPA #infrastructure thefederalregister.org/docum…

The Atlanta Department of Transportation is inviting public input on its Comprehensive Transportation Plan, outlining long-term infrastructure improvements through 2040. The plan focuses on enhancing roadway safety, advancing elimination of traffic fatalities, expanding active transit options, and modernizing public infrastructure to build a more connected and accessible city. #Atlanta #Transportation #Infrastructure #ATLDOT wabe.org/atlanta-seeks-publi…

Georgetown, Texas is advancing six key roadwork projects, including the completion of Rockride Lane. Active initiatives feature widening SE Inner Loop, Shell Road, and Leander Road, alongside Williams Drive safety enhancements and the $12.8M reconstruction of the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges over the San Gabriel River to improve local traffic. #GeorgetownTX #TexasRoads #TrafficUpdates #infrastructure communityimpact.com/georgeto…

The Ray and @UtahDOT have finalized a Data Sharing Agreement to advance smart, safe, and sustainable transportation. The partnership leverages data-driven insights, digital mapping, and technical analysis to optimize public rights-of-way, evaluate roadside solar and utility grid integration, and prepare Utah’s corridors for connected and automated vehicles. This collaborative framework enhances situational awareness, streamlines operations, and builds long-term digital infrastructure resilience across the state. Read more here: theray.org/our-news/the-ray-… #UDOT #TheRay #TransportationInnovation

Savannah, Georgia secured $11.3 million in federal @USDOT grant funding to advance Project DeRenne, a major traffic overhaul nearly two decades in the making. The funds will help acquire property required to upgrade the DeRenne Avenue corridor, with construction moving forward following environmental approvals expected in 2027. #Savannah #ProjectDeRenne #GeorgiaInfrastructure #USDOT wtoc.com/2026/10/01/savannah…

The @GADeptofTrans awarded 22 construction projects valued at $54.8 million for August. These contracts push the fiscal year 2027 total to approximately $316.2 million, advancing infrastructure improvements focused on safety, sustainability, innovation, and enhanced statewide mobility. #GeorgiaDOT #Infrastructure #transportation publicnow.com/view/A75C86D75…

Park Pride’s Small Change Grants Program awarded over $20,000 to nine community-led park projects across Atlanta and DeKalb County. Funded efforts include native plantings, invasive species removal, erosion control, goat-grazing pilots, and tree care to enhance green spaces and engage local volunteers. #ParkPride #AtlantaParks #DeKalbCounty #CommunityGrants saportareport.com/reporters-…

The @CTDOTOfficial is undertaking a $136.5 million design-build project at I-95 Interchange 43 in West Haven. Led by The Middlesex Corporation, the initiative replaces two 1956 bridges, expands lanes, and improves merge zones to enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion while maintaining heavy daily traffic flow. #Connecticut #CTDOT #I95 #Infrastructure newenglandconstruction.news/…

While the initial "Monarch Highway" initiative along I-35 faced delays, central U.S. states like Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri are enthusiastically stepping up. By independently planting native wildflowers, expanding roadside pollinator habitats, and adopting eco-friendly mowing practices, these states are actively breathing new life into key migration corridors to help monarch butterfly populations thrive. #MonarchButterfly #Conservation #Pollinators #biodiversity mprnews.org/story/2026/09/26…

The six-mile Fayetteville Outer Loop (I-295) project earned a National Award of Merit in Transportation from the Design-Build Institute of America. Completed by @NCDOT, STV, and Balfour Beatty/Branch Civil, this final segment connects Camden Road to I-95, significantly boosting regional travel reliability, freight mobility, and regional connectivity. #Fayetteville #I295 #Infrastructure #NorthCarolina wkml.com/2026/09/28/fayettev…

The @CTDOTOfficial is developing plans to upgrade the lighting and guiderails along Interstate 95 in Greenwich and Stamford. The project includes replacing outdated roadway illumination, improving guiderails to meet safety standards, and minor bridge adjustments, with construction targeted to start in summer 2028. #CTDOT #Interstate95 #GreenwichCT #StamfordCT #Infrastructure industrytimesconnecticut.com…

Fall is essential for Southeastern gardens, as migrating pollinators and overwintering insects rely on native nectar. Planting asters, goldenrod, sunflowers, and blue mist flower provides vital energy for monarchs, bees, and birds. Gardeners can transform their yards into crucial autumn refuges using native plants. #NativePlants #Pollinators #fallgardening tomoder.com/blog/fall-is-gol…

Texas Asphalt magazine’s feature, “Pavement That Performs,” highlights the engineering principles, best practices, and innovative asphalt technologies driving high-performing, durable roadways across Texas. Published by the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TXAPA), it focuses on quality mix design, proper compaction, and strategic maintenance to extend pavement life. #TexasAsphalt #TXAPA #AsphaltPavement #Infrastructure texasasphalt.org/txapa-magaz…

Emma Hutchinson Elementary students joined @TreesAtlanta and the Great Southeast Pollinator Census to count garden insects for UGA research. This hands-on STEM project helps students study local biodiversity, support food production, and understand environmental science firsthand beyond classroom textbooks. #AtlantaPublicSchools #PollinatorCensus apstoday.us/2026/09/24/emma-…

The Atlanta Beltline broke ground on Northwest Trail Segment 3B, featuring a new pedestrian bridge over Northside Drive. This 0.46-mile segment connects key urban trails and parks while offering a safer, grade-separated route for pedestrians and cyclists through high-traffic corridors. #AtlantaBeltline #NorthwestTrail #infrastructure beltline.org/press/press-rel…

Governor Wes Moore announced $14.5 million in federal highway safety grants for Maryland. Distributed across 99 local agencies and nonprofits, the funds target impaired and distracted driving, seat belt compliance, and pedestrian safety under the state’s Safe System Approach to prevent crashes and save lives. #Maryland #RoadSafety #trafficsafety news.fundsforngos.org/2026/0…