Infrastructure

Several years ago, Rupert officials knew the city was years behind in road construction projects and, with an annual $200,000 road construction budget, there was little hope of ever catching up.

Gov. Charlie Baker is backing an acceleration plan that is supposed to enable Greater Boston’s mass transit system to catch up after years of neglect.

New restrooms and a more visible entrance are under construction at Dorris Ranch, a popular Springfield park.

The change would give airports more flexibility and local control to finance major construction projects with bonds.

Eli Dvorkin of Center for an Urban Future explores how to improve New York City’s public parks infrastructure, from better staffing to untapped revenue opportunities. Paul Burton hosts.

Separating capital construction projects from transit operations at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly generated many questions and some pushback.

State departments of transportation can't make long-term plans without some confidence in federal spending.

The Chicago-based firm adds to the dealer group's voice as it pushes for muni policy measures that have been stalled for years.

The plan would have the state issue $10 billion of pension obligation bonds to create annual budget savings to fund road repairs.

The Massachusetts Port Authority expects to price $461 million of revenue bonds through a negotiated sale primarily to accommodate growth at New England's largest airport.

Fitch Ratings on Monday assigned a BBB rating to $264 million of private activity bonds to fund an extension to Virginia’s 95 Express Lanes.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates there are 990,000 electric vehicles on the road this year and that number will grow to 1.5 million next year and 2.17 million in 2021.

New York’s five-year capital plan may contain long-term risks from the state's increased reliance on borrowing, according to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

The number of states levying special annual registration fees on electric vehicles has risen by seven this year to 27 as governments seek new ways to fund transportation.

Three-quarters of New York subway stations are inaccessible to wheelchair users, who must fight for funds to install elevators and other upgrades.

Lawmakers' $9.97 billion spending plan includes $200 million in Garvee bonds for I-95 in Providence but not Gov. Gina Raimondo's call to legalize cannabis.

The state is taking qualifications from firms interested in building three facilities to house male inmates.

The Pennsylvania governor signed a $34 billion fiscal 2020 budget on time and free of drama — unusual for the commonwealth.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is trying to prepare for increased ridership on its rail transit system with more than $1 billion of investment.

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is promising a five-year, $500 million capital program to upgrade water and sewer pipes.