Stories Tagged as
Infrastructure
Highways isolate urban communities nationwide. $3 billion from Washington aims to fix that.
Mar 15, 2024
The grants are an attempt to correct decisions made decades ago.
How the infrastructure law will upgrade a neglected street in glitzy Las Vegas
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Feb 8, 2024
"Marketplace’s" Kai Ryssdal visits a low-income district of the tourist mecca, where a federal grant will improve transportation and safety.
Biking in cities can be complicated, and map apps can only help so much
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jan 31, 2024
For cyclists, navigating town is a complex equation of infrastructure, hills, barriers and more. Apps like Google Maps are still figuring it out.
The New Deal history in LA's freeways
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jan 19, 2024
The backbone of Los Angeles' extensive highway system was built with the aid of FDR's historic public works program.
How one California startup hopes to make EV infrastructure more reliable
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Dec 13, 2023
ChargerHelp is seeking to train a network of field technicians that can keep EV chargers online.
Keeping avocados (and other imports) fresh depends on the growing cold chain
Nov 16, 2023
Imported avocados make up roughly 90% of U.S. supply — most are from Mexico. Many of these fruits pass through the Port of Laredo, which has seen recent growth in cold chain infrastructure.
Federal "Buy American" rules could be stalling infrastructure projects
Oct 26, 2023
Rules to boost the domestic economy now apply to broadband and water equipment. Delays and higher costs can be part of the trade-off.
For public good, not for profit.
As gas taxes dwindle, states seek ways to charge EVs
Sep 12, 2023
With electric vehicles becoming more common, some states, like Texas, are levying flat fees to make up the shortfall.
States get $42 billion to expand high-speed internet to underserved communities
Jun 27, 2023
The federal funding aims to ensure internet access is as widely accessible as electricity.
Philadelphia highway collapse will cost time and money
by
Henry Epp
Jun 13, 2023
The race is now on to reconstruct the section of I-95 and minimize economic disruptions.