Policy
Infrastructure funding, regulatory changes, workforce rules, energy policy, and government‑driven economic decisions. Articles examine how legislation, public‑sector investment, and agency actions shape transportation, development, technology growth, and regional economic outcomes.
Policy
Amtrak gives update on Susquehanna River Bridge megaproject [ABC27]
"Amtrak has announced it has completed an early construction milestone for the Susquehanna River Bridge Project.According to Amtrak, construction workers removed the final remnant...
Policy
New York City Congestion Pricing: A New Jersey Perspective
"While the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and supporters argue that it will improve traffic flow and generate revenue for public transportation, New Jersey officials and residents have raised economic and environmental concerns."
Energy
NERC: Plant Closures, Surging Demand Pose Risk to Grid Over the Next Decade
"Over half of North America is at risk of energy shortfalls in the next 10 years amid surging electricity demand and thermal plant retirements, according to a new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corp."
Policy
How New York Penn Station Handles 500,000+ Passengers a Day
A lot goes on behind the scenes for the morning and evening commutes.
Energy
Year after Wappinger Falls Home Explosion, Questions Remain
"Multiple questions remain about the exact cause of the explosion and the accountability of those involved. Who was operating the machinery that struck the gas line? What kind of training and experience did they have? How could this accident have been avoided?"
Policy
New Hope-Lambertville Bridge To Close For 2 Weeks In January [MSN/Patch]
"The full bridge [closure] will take place from Jan. 13 to about Jan. 27. The shutdown is needed so work crews can permanently repair a deteriorated structural connection that was discovered this summer in the bridge’s second span from the Pennsylvania side."
Energy
Hydrogen Fuel for Shipping and Logistics in New Jersey: Sailing to a Sustainable Future
Global shipping is responsible for about 3% of annual CO2 emissions. The industry's reliance on heavy fuel oil contributes significantly to climate change, air...
Energy
Why Germany’s Economy, Once a Leader in Europe, Is Now in Crisis [New York Times]
"Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has not seen significant growth in the past two years. On Friday, the economy recorded 0.1 percent growth from July...
Logistics
Newburgh Landing Pier secures funding from county [Mid Hudson News]
An oversight committee of the Orange County Legislature Monday approved $4 million in federal funding for reconstruction of the Newburgh Landing pier on the Hudson River.
Policy
New Jersey American Water Completes Acquisition of Manville Wastewater Collection System [Tapinto Hillsborough]
"New Jersey American Water has completed its acquisition of the wastewater collection system of the Borough of Manville for $6.5 million. This municipally owned system...