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Private rail plan promises 15-minute Loop-to-O’Hare ride
business15 hours ago

Private rail plan promises 15-minute Loop-to-O’Hare ride

A private group proposed the O’Hare Flyer, an express battery-powered train using freight tracks to whisk travelers from downtown Chicago to O’Hare in about 15 minutes, with service envisioned 4 a.m.–10 p.m. and a privately funded $2.25 billion price tag. The plan would not seek government subsidies but requires multiple railroads (CSX, UP, CN) to lease tracks and approvals from federal agencies and the city, posing substantial regulatory and financial hurdles. Supporters include World Business Chicago and United Airlines, while critics worry about CTA fare revenue cannibalization; the project would follow earlier, unrealized private-express proposals like Elon Musk’s 2018 Boring Company idea. A final agreement with railroads and regulators has not been reached yet, though discussions are underway and a five-year timeline is cited.

via Chicago Tribune|
#business#chicago#infrastructure-funding
Industry Groups Push Back on Short-Term Federal Gas Tax Holiday
business3 months ago

Industry Groups Push Back on Short-Term Federal Gas Tax Holiday

Trucking and construction trade groups oppose a proposed temporary pause on the 18.4-cent federal gas tax (and the 24.4-cent diesel tax), arguing it would drain the Highway Trust Fund and undermine highway and transit funding even as gas prices rise amid the Iran conflict; the idea has mixed support in Congress, with a three-month pause potentially adding billions to the deficit if no offset revenue is found.

via CNBC|
#business#gas-prices#gas-tax
AI-Powered Overhaul of U.S. Air Traffic Control Starts With $12.5B Down Payment
transportation4 months ago

AI-Powered Overhaul of U.S. Air Traffic Control Starts With $12.5B Down Payment

Congress approved a $12.5 billion down payment to modernize the aging U.S. air traffic control system. Since the approval, the FAA has replaced roughly half of its copper wiring, converted about 270 radio sites, and begun using electronic flight strips at 17 towers; more than 4,500 FAA sites are getting new radars, digital voice switches, and training simulators. The upgrade, led by Peraton, targets four areas—wires, communications, radars, and flight strips—and will incorporate artificial intelligence to boost safety and efficiency, though human controllers will remain in charge. The DOT says additional funding is needed for software and AI deployment, with a completion goal of 2028, and is urging Congress to provide the rest of the money.

via CNN|
#ai#air-traffic-control#aviation-safety
Michigan’s Dam Dilemma: Aging Infrastructure Faces a $1 Billion Repair Push Amid Floods
environment4 months ago

Michigan’s Dam Dilemma: Aging Infrastructure Faces a $1 Billion Repair Push Amid Floods

Northern Michigan floods reveal aging, underfunded infrastructure: about two-thirds of Michigan’s 2,600 dams are past their 50-year design life and need roughly $1 billion in repairs, with several undersized dams overwhelmed by extreme weather; communities from Cheboygan to Bellaire to Escanaba face overwhelmed water systems and road damage as climate-change–driven floods intensify, fueling renewed calls for dam-safety reforms and bigger infrastructure investments.

via Bridge Michigan|
#aging-infrastructure#climate-change#dam-safety
politics6 months ago

Trump weaponizes Potomac sewage spill in feud with Wes Moore

Pres. Donald Trump escalated his feud with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore by blasting Moore’s handling of a large Potomac River sewage spill, urging federal action as repairs to the 54‑mile DC Water interceptor drag on for weeks. The spill released nearly 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater in the first five days, with total overflows inching toward 243.5 million gallons, prompting health and environmental concerns for the Chesapeake Bay area. White House and EPA officials say they’re coordinating with state and local authorities, while critics blame aging infrastructure and funding gaps—issues that intersect with Trump’s broader environmental rollbacks and the administration’s infrastructure agenda ahead of ongoing political battles.

via Politico|
#infrastructure-funding#politics#potomac-river
Illinois advances Bears stadium deal with infrastructure funding in focus
politics6 months ago

Illinois advances Bears stadium deal with infrastructure funding in focus

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says progress has been made toward a deal to build a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, with the state focused on funding infrastructure around the stadium rather than direct subsidies; negotiations involve Bears leadership, the legislature, and NFL officials, and Indiana’s efforts to lure the team appear unlikely as the Bears prefer to stay in Illinois.

via NBC Sports|
#arlington-heights#bears-stadium#illinois
Trump ties NYC infrastructure funds to renaming Penn Station after himself
politics6 months ago

Trump ties NYC infrastructure funds to renaming Penn Station after himself

Donald Trump told Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer he would unfreeze billions in New York City infrastructure funding if Schumer backs renaming Dulles Airport and Penn Station after him. The demand follows a previous $18 billion funding freeze on NYC projects, including a major subway expansion, and comes as Trump pursues branding moves, though the legality of such renamings remains unclear.

via The Guardian|
#chuck-schumer#infrastructure-funding#new-york-city
Gary unveils three site options to court Bears stadium
business7 months ago

Gary unveils three site options to court Bears stadium

Gary, Indiana released renderings for three potential Bears stadium sites—Gary West End, Buffington Harbor, and Miller Beach—as Indiana intensifies its bid to lure the team from Illinois and lawmakers discuss funding and infrastructure. The move emphasizes tax certainty and contrasts with Illinois’ reluctance to fund a new stadium, though Arlington Heights officials are pressing Springfield for a broad infrastructure package.

via Axios|
#arlington-heights#bears#business
Trump administration halts $18 billion NYC infrastructure funding amid shutdown
politics10 months ago

Trump administration halts $18 billion NYC infrastructure funding amid shutdown

The Trump administration has frozen approximately $18 billion in federal funding for New York City infrastructure projects, including the Hudson Tunnel and Second Avenue Subway, citing concerns over 'unconstitutional' diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, amidst a government shutdown and delayed review processes.

via CBS News|
#chuck-schumer#government-shutdown#infrastructure-funding
Judge halts Trump's attempt to withhold EV charger funds
politics1 year ago

Judge halts Trump's attempt to withhold EV charger funds

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from withholding $5 billion in EV charging infrastructure funds allocated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ruling that the government overstepped its authority. The decision restores plans for EV infrastructure in 14 states, with the Trump administration having seven days to appeal.

via The Hill|
#biden-administration#electric-vehicle#ev-charging-stations
"America's Crumbling Bridges: Neglect, Collapses, and Economic Impact"
infrastructure2 years ago

"America's Crumbling Bridges: Neglect, Collapses, and Economic Impact"

Many bridges in the US are in poor condition, with thousands awaiting repairs or replacement due to funding challenges. The recent closure of the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge in Tacoma and the I-195 bridge in Rhode Island highlight the nationwide issue of neglected infrastructure. While the federal infrastructure law has allocated $40 billion to bridge projects, it's only a fraction of the estimated $319 billion needed for repairs. The economic impact of bridge closures is significant, affecting businesses and commuters, and there are concerns about the long-term consequences of reshaped traffic patterns.

via The Associated Press|
#bridge-closures#bridge-maintenance#federal-infrastructure-law
"The Economic Impact of Texas Secession on Transportation Funding and Border Relations"
politics2 years ago

"The Economic Impact of Texas Secession on Transportation Funding and Border Relations"

The idea of Texas seceding from the United States, known as 'Texit', has gained some online support, but experts warn that it could have severe consequences. If Texas were to secede, it could lose billions in infrastructure funding, face wartime violence, and jeopardize federal benefits such as Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare. While some political candidates suggest Texas has the power to secede, experts emphasize the legal and financial challenges that would arise from such a move.

via Newsweek|
#civil-war#federal-benefits#infrastructure-funding