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New York City
fromCbsnews
12 hours ago

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Triple Cantilever repair project drawing renewed attention

The 70-year-old BQE Triple Cantilever is deteriorating, faces overweight truck stress, and requires urgent long-term repairs to protect surrounding communities.
fromNextgov.com
19 hours ago

Microsoft announces plan to transition to quantum resilience by 2033

Microsoft will complete transition of products to post-quantum cryptography by 2033, with phased rollout starting 2029 covering foundational components, core services, and endpoints.
#ontario
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Toronto

Ontario signals changes to fund that helps municipalities get housing built | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Toronto

Ontario signals changes to fund that helps municipalities get housing built | CBC News

fromTheregister
1 day ago

How low can colo go asks JLL as vacancy rates near zero

Colocation capacity in North American datacenters has dropped to a record low of 2.3 percent, with the construction pipeline mostly pre-leased, significantly constraining growth.
Real estate
London
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Construction to start next year on the first part of the Crossrail 2 railway

Construction for a section of Crossrail 2 will commence next year, linked to the £1.1 billion expansion of the British Library.
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

Wildfire is a growing threat to the West's water systems - High Country News

Wildfires increasingly threaten water supplies in the U.S., highlighting a growing crisis linked to infrastructure damage and contamination.
fromianVisits
2 days ago

How Network Rail plans to fix Lewisham's dreaded signalling delays

The Lewisham upgrade is a £250 million investment to address signalling issues, reflecting a larger trend of increasing rail traffic and age-related infrastructure challenges.
London politics
#california
#second-avenue-subway
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
New York City

MTA to approve $1.97 billion tunneling contract to push Second Avenue subway into East Harlem | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
New York City

MTA to approve $1.97 billion tunneling contract to push Second Avenue subway into East Harlem | amNewYork

US news
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

States rethink a long-held practice of setting speed limits based on how fast drivers travel

Raising speed limits based on the 85% rule creates a feedback loop of increased speeding.
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

Zero-Downtime Critical Cloud Infrastructure Upgrades at Scale

Regular upgrades and migrations are crucial in large-scale systems to maintain security and performance.
A thorough test and rollout plan is essential for successful upgrades and risk management.
#strait-of-messina-bridge
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

In covering Paris, climate change is becoming an ever-present story

Paris is vulnerable to extreme heat, demonstrated by classes held in an old railway tunnel during a heat wave drill.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Is This AI Stock Growing 10x the Most Undervalued AI Stock (No, It's Not Nvidia)?

Nebius Group expects an ARR of up to $1.1 billion for 2024, showcasing remarkable growth from $117.5 million previously, indicating its significant potential in the AI sector.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Opinion: D.C. dysfunction means Bay Area must work together, dream big to solve its problems

Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power back to the regions. This allows local leaders to take charge and think big again.
San Francisco
#blockchain
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

Mawari Partners With Caldera To Launch Mawari Network For The Streaming Of AI-Powered Experiences | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

Mawari Partners With Caldera To Launch Mawari Network For The Streaming Of AI-Powered Experiences | HackerNoon

Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

Bike Bakersfield, Calbike Team Up to Flip the Script on Kern County Grand Jury - Streetsblog California

Bakersfield bicyclists advocate for safer cycling infrastructure despite a grand jury report questioning bike lanes' effectiveness due to environmental conditions.
fromFortune
5 days ago

More outages, aging infrastructure, and a bicoastal dysfunction: BofA warns America's grid is 30%-46% 'beyond its useful life'

The electrical grid in the U.S. is under severe strain due to aging infrastructure and increasing demand, leading to frequent outages and reliability issues.
London
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Battersea Power Station tube station's second entrance nearly ready to open

A second entrance at Battersea Power Station is set to open, enhancing access and convenience for visitors.
Software development
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

Building Resilient Platforms: Insights from 20+ Years in Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Building resilient platforms is crucial across various industries, particularly in financial services where uptime and resiliency are prioritized.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Weber: Death by 1,000 towns How rural cities and counties slowed high-speed rail to a crawl

California's high-speed rail project faces severe criticism for delays, cost overruns, and overregulation.
fromInsideEVs
6 days ago

EV Sales Might Soon Stall Out. But Charging Networks Are Flooring It

Fast charging networks in the U.S. are rapidly expanding despite fears of a sales slump.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Thames Water says new Abingdon reservoir could cost bill payers up to 7.5bn

Thames Water's projected costs for a new reservoir in Oxfordshire have surged to £5.5bn to £7.5bn, impacting customers' bills significantly.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

This Scenic Airport Was Just Named No. 1 in the U.S. for Its Punctual Flights, Traveler Experience, and Design

Salt Lake City International Airport ranked as the best airport in the U.S. and eighth globally according to the 2025 AirHelp Score.
#electric-vehicles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A policy that benefited the richest and cost the UK 100bn: it's long past time to end the fuel duty freeze | Larry Elliott

Potholes illustrate Britain's infrastructure issues, exacerbated by rising road use and budget cuts.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

VTA sticking with single tunnel BART plan after report reveals high cost of twin bore design

VTA considers switching from single tunnel to twin tunnels for the Silicon Valley BART Expansion project.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way ... For The Next Mayor - Streetsblog New York City

The 'Greater Greenways' plan lays out current and future projects to fill in gaps between bike and pedestrian paths managed by multiple agencies, aiming to create a cohesive network.
New York City
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

It's not Tlaloc's fault': Mexico City floods due to a broken system

Each rainy season in Mexico City seems worse than the last, and year after year it is said to have broken its own record for the amount of water falling from the sky.
Environment
#cybersecurity
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Maven invests 1.5m in Blueskytec to accelerate hardware-based cybersecurity for critical infrastructure

fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Maven invests 1.5m in Blueskytec to accelerate hardware-based cybersecurity for critical infrastructure

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Want to know what's going right in Britain? Come to the capital, look at the Elizabeth line railway | Jonn Elledge

The Elizabeth line's Saturday service will increase to 20 trains per hour from December.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

Homes first, communities later: How planning permissions are leaving residents without basic facilities

New developments in England often lack essential services, frustrating residents.
Inadequate planning permissions and developer obligations are leaving communities without necessary infrastructure.
US politics
fromnj
1 week ago

N.J. mayors: Gateway Program would end NYC rush hour transfers for NJ Transit riders

Reliable train service on the Raritan Valley Line is essential for local residents.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Opinion: Well-maintained roads pave the way for safe travels

Roads are essential for daily life and require careful maintenance as a core responsibility of local government.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Opinion: Well-maintained roads pave the way for safe travels

Last year alone, Saratoga paved 6.1 miles of streets, demonstrating the local government's commitment to maintaining essential infrastructure that connects the community.
Renovation
#high-speed-rail
Digital life
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Conor Skehan: No, Dermot Desmond - AI transport won't derail MetroLink, but here's what it will change

The concerns about MetroLink being obsolete due to AI oversimplify transport challenges.
#flooding
fromQNS
1 week ago
Public health

Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace - QNS

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Real estate

5 Key Takeaways: Atlanta Homeowners Demand Answers Amid Trash-Filled Floods

fromQNS
1 week ago
Public health

Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace - QNS

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Real estate

5 Key Takeaways: Atlanta Homeowners Demand Answers Amid Trash-Filled Floods

fromBig Think
1 week ago

The Roman Empire, explained in 39 minute

Before the Roman world, Europe was not joined up. Now the Roman Empire joined up Europe and the Middle East and North Africa into a system that was linked. Big roads went across continents, linking one place with another in a way that was inconceivable before.
History
#transportation
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland

"There Is No Money": I-5 Rose Quarter Project Slated for August Groundbreaking, Budget Woes and All

ODOT lost most funding for the I-5 Rose Quarter project, leading to uncertainty about its future.
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
US politics

Everything You Were Afraid To Ask About the Next Surface Transportation Reauthorization But Were Afraid To Ask - Streetsblog USA

The surface transportation reauthorization bill significantly impacts federal funding and regulations for America's infrastructure every five years.
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
US politics

Everything You Were Afraid To Ask About the Next Surface Transportation Reauthorization But Were Afraid To Ask - Streetsblog USA

#mta
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Italy greenlights plan to build world's longest suspension bridge

Italy approved a $15.5bn suspension bridge connecting the mainland to Sicily, projected to create 120,000 jobs and reduce travel time significantly.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How the world's busiest airports are future-proofing themselves without missing a beat

The Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport is undergoing a $9 billion project that includes expansion of Terminals A and C, as well as a new Terminal F.
Remodel
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Work on collapsed section of Thames Path delayed

The reopening of the Thames Path between Richmond Lock and Kew Gardens is delayed until October due to rebuilding challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Parts of northbound Highway 680 set to close for weekend construction

Northbound Highway 680 will close from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for pavement and bridge repairs.
fromPrx
2 weeks ago

The World

Today marks 80 years since the first use of a nuclear weapon during wartime - the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.
World news
Cars
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Italy approves controversial bridge tying Sicily to mainland DW 08/06/2025

Plans are in place to construct a 3.3-kilometer bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy by 2032.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Syria signs $14bn infrastructure deals, will revamp Damascus airport

Syria aims to revive its economy through $14bn in international investment for major infrastructure projects after years of civil war.
Mobile UX
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

The Unseen Systems That Will Make or Break Digital Finance | Entrepreneur

Infrastructure is key to the growth and utility of decentralized finance (DeFi).
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Italian government gives final approval for bridge linking Sicily to mainland

The Italian government has approved the construction of a multibillion-euro bridge linking Sicily to the mainland, setting aside 13.5bn for the project.
Miscellaneous
#ai-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Where's the money going?': why Brazilian towns awash with royalties from oil are still among the poorest

Despite receiving substantial oil royalties, Presidente Kennedy and Campos dos Goytacazes still grapple with poor sanitation, inadequate healthcare, and a lack of infrastructure.
Miscellaneous
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Tsunami surprised Crescent City, caused $1 million in damage to harbor, officials say

H Dock was severely damaged while protecting other infrastructure during a 4-foot tsunami in Crescent City Harbor.
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago

Austin Water reports progress and challenges as drought persists - Austin Monitor

Austin Water has experienced fluctuations in water demand and is concerned about the plateau in water use across Texas, which requires urgent attention.
Austin
fromRadio Catskill
2 weeks ago

From Route 17 to I-86: What's Next for the Catskills Corridor?

Route 17 is being upgraded to I-86 to meet federal interstate standards, with significant local concerns regarding costs and environmental impact.
Renovation
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Revamp underway for Clapham Junction's gritty Falcon Road underpass

Revamped Falcon Road Bridge under Clapham Junction station will feature murals and community art, improving safety and aesthetics.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Friday's Headlines: Water Here, Water There Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The National Weather Service warned of potential flooding to subway systems as rainfall led to severe floods in eastern Queens, impacting major roadways and transit services.
New York City
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

In the Faroe Islands, Nature Rewards Patience

Visitors to the Faroe Islands experience a blend of dramatic weather including rain, wind, fog, and sunshine simultaneously, highlighting the region's unique climate.
Travel
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Trump's Transportation 'Funding Freeze' Was Just the Tip of the Iceberg, GAO Says - Streetsblog USA

Trump administration funding freeze threatens U.S. transportation future and reveals serious funding vulnerabilities.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
3 weeks ago

Beyond the Firewall: Achieving True Observability in the Era of Hybrid Infrastructure - DevOps.com

Reliability of modern applications heavily relies on performance across complex infrastructures beyond internal systems.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Irish Independent's View: Holiday stock-take will do no harm with Budget 2026 looming

The Government faces significant challenges with housing and infrastructure as it begins its term.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Lawmakers Push to Map Groundwater Before It Swamps America's Infrastructure | KQED

A Bay Area representative and other federal lawmakers mounted a push Tuesday for action on groundwater rise, which they warned will worsen flooding across the United States in the decades to come.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

President Trump's Vision of U.S. Shipbuilding Requires Rebuilding An Industry

Trump is focused on revitalizing U.S. shipbuilding to create jobs and counter China.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NYC would lose 300K parking spots and $3B under this lefty City Council traffic plan

NYC drivers face loss of 300,000 parking spots and $3 billion costs under proposed legislation mandating removal of parking near crosswalks.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Uisce Eireann over halfway through 'critical' repair works on Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare water supply

Repairs to five major leaks in Dublin's water pipeline began during the August Bank Holiday due to typically lower demand.
Miscellaneous
fromsilive
2 weeks ago

Watch: Shocking video shows storm water swamping streets, trapping Staten Island residents

Severe thunderstorms caused flooding in Staten Island, leading to a state of emergency declaration by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
#housing-development
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Housing development plans for former Flushing Airport site in Queens face community opposition

fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Housing development plans for former Flushing Airport site in Queens face community opposition

fromwww.archdaily.com
3 weeks ago

Khanong Phra Campsite / PHTAA Living Design

Khanong Phra Campsite integrates essential infrastructure within a natural setting in the highlands of Khanong Phra.
Real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia pledges $2.9bn for Syria infrastructure, part of wider package

Saudi Arabia is investing $3bn in Syrian infrastructure to support the new government post-Assad.
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Trump AI plan rips brakes out: deregulate, innovate

The AI Action Plan promotes deregulation of AI development and infrastructure expansion in the US, countering ideological bias in AI models.
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

PG&E buys San Jose building to bolster South Bay operations

PG&E acquired that site to provide additional workspace for PG&E crews to support operations within the greater San Jose area.
San Francisco
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Trump's AI Action Plan Is a Crusade Against 'Bias'-and Regulation

The Trump Administration released an AI action plan with over 90 policies aimed at enhancing US competitiveness in AI against China.
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

HS2's Colne Valley Viaduct now fully waterproof after two-year engineering effort

Colne Valley Viaduct is now waterproof after two years of construction by VolkerLaser.
fromTearsheet
4 weeks ago

The fintech comeback: Sheel Mohnot on why 'everything is fintech' and what's getting funded in 2025 - Tearsheet

Fintech investment is recovering with a focus on practical solutions and technology addressing real workflow challenges.
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

The Irish Independent's View: With budgets, big numbers do nothing but bamboozle

The plan "seeks to bamboozle with the budget to disguise the paucity of both commitments and detail," said the Social Democrats' spokesman on public expenditure, Cian O'Callaghan.
Miscellaneous
New York City
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Iconic 'sinking city' home to over 300,000 Americans faces new threat

New Orleans faces increased flood risk as it sinks 2 inches annually and experiences heavy rainfall from a tropical storm.
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