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FEMA Gives Florida DOT $1.12M for Hurricane Cleanup

August 27, 2019 - in Financial, News

The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued more $1.12 million via its public assistance program to the Florida Department of Transportation on August 13 to cover the costs of collecting and disposing of debris left that clogged public rights-of-way in…

DOE Disburses $59M for Advanced Vehicle Projects

August 27, 2019 - in Financial, News

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded 43 advanced vehicle technology research projects a combined total of $59 million in funding on August 16; projects…

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $272 Million in ‘State of Good Repair’ Program Grants 10 projects in 10 states to receive funding

August 23, 2019 - in Financial, News

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced more than $272 million in grant funding…

$22 million available through November 12 in Rural Transit Funds

August 21, 2019 - in Financial, News

More than $22.3 million in funding is available through Nov. 12 from the Idaho Transportation Department’s Public Transportation (ITD-PT) office for rural transit service providers in Idaho. Local government authorities, public agencies or private nonprofit…

Missouri Creates $50M Transportation Cost-Share Program

August 13, 2019 - in Financial, News

A new “cost-share” program created by the Missouri General Assembly this year provides $50 million to the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Department of Economic Development to build “partnerships” with local entities in support…

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $32.8 Million to Selected Projects Nationwide to Improve Passenger Ferry Service

August 12, 2019 - in Financial, News

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $32.8 million in project selections to improve the safety and reliability of America’s passenger ferries and enhance mobility…

FAA Awards Another Round of Airport Infrastructure Grants

August 5, 2019 - in Financial, News

The Federal Aviation Administration awarded $478 million in airport infrastructure grants on July 31 to 232 airports in 43 states, including American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico – monies that come from a total of $3.18 billion allotted…

Georgia Department of Transportation Awards $173 Million in Construction Contracts

August 2, 2019 - in Financial, News

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded 54 construction contracts for statewide transportation projects totaling $173,927,084, the agency announced in a news release. Officials with GDOT said the projects included in the award were advertised…

Lazard Tops GlobalData’s Top 10 Global M&A Financial Adviser League Table in Power Sector for H1 2019

August 2, 2019 - in Financial, News

Lazard has topped the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top 10 financial advisers for the power sector based on deal value in the first half (H1) of 2019, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The financial…

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $85 Million in Grants for Projects Nationwide to Expand Advanced Bus Technologies

July 29, 2019 - in Financial, News

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $84.9 million in grant selections through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of transit buses and…