Flaws in Margaret McDermott Bridge spark dispute among Dallas, state officials Gallery Flaws in Margaret McDermott Bridge spark dispute among Dallas, state officials Pedestrian Bridge, Texas Flaws in Margaret McDermott Bridge spark dispute among Dallas, state officialsDallas News » The Margaret McDermott Bridge was supposed to be open to pedestrians and bicyclists by now, but the arches over the Trinity River remain closed partially over concerns about broken cables. The issue centers around problems with the cables — and their resistance to heavy winds — that connect the arch to the base of the Dallas bridge. Michelle2018-02-06T12:48:20-08:00January 30, 2018|
Lawmakers Seek California High-Speed Rail Audit as Cost RisesCBS » A bipartisan team of lawmakers is expected to request a formal audit of California’s high-speed rail project after the projected cost of one segment rose by nearly $3 billion. The audit would examine ideas for accelerating the project’s timeline and reducing its costs. It would also evaluate the authority’s contract management and the community and economic impacts. Michelle2018-03-07T14:19:00-08:00January 30, 2018|
Trump critics seize on developer ties to infrastructure plan Gallery Trump critics seize on developer ties to infrastructure plan Federal Programs, Trump & Infrastructure, U.S. News Trump critics seize on developer ties to infrastructure planPolitico » The group Democracy Forward will release a report Tuesday that alleges potential conflicts of interest on Trump’s infrastructure advisory council. The board was led by two of Trump’s longtime New York developer allies, Richard Leak and Steven Roth, who were tapped to help shape his plan to shore up roads and bridges by leveraging public money with private investors’ involvement. Michelle2018-02-01T08:50:30-08:00January 30, 2018|
Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Hits Early Roadblock Over FundingBloomberg » Top Democrats are questioning President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan even before it’s released, raising doubts about whether the administration’s approach can win bipartisan support. Trump is offering at least $200 billion in federal money over 10 years to spur states, localities and the private sector to spend as much as $1.6 trillion. Democrats say that’s not nearly enough. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Senate Democrats have called for $1 trillion in federal investment. Michelle2018-01-29T15:22:47-08:00January 29, 2018|
California water: Desalination projects move forward with new state funding Gallery California water: Desalination projects move forward with new state funding California, Drinking Water California water: Desalination projects move forward with new state fundingThe Mercury News » Three projects were awarded $10 million each to help with construction. Among them is the Antioch Brackish Water Desalination Project, which is estimated to cost $62.2 million. The other projects that received $10 million each are the Doheny Ocean Desalination Plant in Orange County, which would drill slant wells under the ocean floor at Dana Point and is estimated to cost $110 million, and the North Pleasant Valley Desalter Project, a $32 million brackish water project in Camarillo, in Ventura County. Michelle2018-01-31T16:00:58-08:00January 29, 2018|
New renderings show Texas bullet train station in Dallas Gallery New renderings show Texas bullet train station in Dallas High-Speed Rail, Texas New renderings show Texas bullet train station in DallasFox 7 » Developers revealed on Monday the first renderings of what a proposed bullet train running from Dallas to Houston may look like. The privately financed $15 billion train will carry passengers between the two Texas cities in just 90 minutes. It would be on a 60-acre plot with multiple levels and platforms. The plans call for a pedestrian bridge linked to the convention center, the DART light rail station and parking for cars. Michelle2018-01-31T16:25:40-08:00January 29, 2018|
