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Policy

Who oversees New York’s infrastructure?

Untangling the myriad agencies and authorities that keep New York moving

Drinking Water

New Jersey Infrastructure Bank: 40 years helping communities fund local infrastructure

The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB) offers low-interest, blended loans for water, transportation, and resilience projects, saving communities billions! #NJIB #Infrastructure #NewJersey #WaterBank #PublicWorks

Roads & Bridges

A year after I-80 sinkholes, New Jersey looks to tackle the abandoned mines beneath its infrastructure

A year after abandoned mine collapses caused multiple sinkholes and months of disruption along I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey is looking beyond emergency repairs. New proposals would establish permanent abandoned-mine reclamation programs to identify dangerous underground voids, prioritize risks to roads and utilities, and stabilize problem areas before another collapse occurs. We look back at the I-80 emergency — and what New Jersey is doing to address the problem beneath its infrastructure.

Roads & Bridges

New Long Island Sound link design aims to protect neighborhoods while advancing regional connectivity

A new design for the proposed Long Island Sound Link aims to protect waterfront neighborhoods while preserving the vision of a direct Connecticut–Long Island connection. Supporters say mile-long tunnels near both shorelines would reduce community impacts while improving regional mobility and connectivity.

Public Transit

Gateway project reaches another major milestone

The Gateway Program awarded a $712 million contract for the New Jersey rail approach to the new Hudson River Tunnel. The work includes building bridges, embankments and rail infrastructure that will connect the future tunnel to the Northeast Corridor.

Infrastructure Funding

New York’s 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card

New York’s infrastructure is under heavy strain, from aging roads and bridges to a transit system that moves about 3.4 billion passengers a year across 77 networks. Despite recent investment and major projects like the Hudson River Tunnel and I-81 rebuild, the system continues to face a D+ rating driven by maintenance backlogs and rising costs.

Policy

The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. So what happened?

The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. When it opened in the 1950s, tolls were sold as temporary. Drivers would pay until construction bonds were paid off. Then the booths would come down. That never happened. Here’s why.

Policy

Connecticut’s ASCE Infrastructure Report Card

A snapshot of Connecticut’s infrastructure highlights both progress and persistent challenges.

Policy

Pennsylvania’s 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card

The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Infrastructure Report Card evaluates infrastructure across 18 categories, grading systems from A to F based on condition, capacity, funding, resilience, public safety, and future needs. The report highlights progress since the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed in 2021, but it also makes clear that Pennsylvania continues to face serious infrastructure challenges, particularly in water systems and aging transportation assets.

Flood Mitigation

Westchester watersheds to benefit from new resilient infrastructure grants [News 12]

New York State has approved over $265 million for water quality and infrastructure grants to reduce flooding and improve drinking water systems statewide.

Drinking Water

2025 Lead Pipe Funding: The Good, the Bad, and the Big Opportunities Ahead [Environmental Policy Innovation Center]

"This blog breaks down what changed, what didn’t, and why it matters for a faster and more efficient distribution of lead pipe funding nationwide."

Economic Development

The 10 largest projects awarded by the NJDOT in 2025

Where NJDOT spent its biggest dollars in 2025: • 60% bridges • 25% roads • 10% traffic systems • 6% climate resilience A breakdown of the state’s 10 largest transportation projects.

Airports

Inside the $6.2 B Plan to Rebuild Terminal B at Newark Liberty [BINJE]

The Port Authority has announced a sweeping vision plan to rebuild Terminal B at Newark Liberty Airport. The 51-year-old facility is set to be replaced with a modern terminal and updated runways, taxiways, roadways and access systems.

Policy

EV Sales Are in the Tank. So What Happens Next? [Inside Climate News]

"The sudden removal of federal tax credits led to a cratering of U.S. electric vehicle sales. But the future is brighter than you may expect."

Policy

NJBIA 67th Business Outlook Survey: Increased Energy Costs, Tariffs Further NJ’s Business Affordability Malaise [NJBIA]

"On a national level, tariffs, or the uncertainty around them, proved difficult for some. And on a statewide front, rampant energy cost increases also served as a strong and largely unexpected deterrent to profits."

Infrastructure Funding

Central Jersey municipalities to receive millions from state for road projects [my central jersey]

Municipalities rely upon federal and state funding to maintain their roads.

Energy

Sherrill’s gubernatorial victory a boost to struggling offshore wind sector [ROI-NJ]

"Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s convincing victory in the governor’s race is seen by supporters of renewable energy as a boon for New Jersey’s struggling offshore wind sector."

Energy

Murphy signs off on gas pipeline [NJ Spotlight]

"New Jersey signed off on the project, called the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project, hours after New York authorities issued its permit — the final two steps needed for work to commence."

Environment

Paterson pipe collapse exposes Passaic Valley Water Commission’s aging infrastructure [Yahoo News]

A massive water main break in North Jersey left nearly 200,000 residents without service and exposed the growing challenges of maintaining century-old infrastructure.

Policy

The Billion Dollar Plan That Won’t Fix Philly Traffic [Build Core]

"Traffic congestion, decaying infrastructure, and a struggling transit system have pushed the city to act."

Water

Water Works – July 2025

New Jersey has seen several significant developments in its water infrastructure, reflecting both local upgrades and statewide investment initiatives.

Energy

Big Beautiful Bill Provides An Energy Overhaul: Nuclear, Hydro, and Geothermal Take Center Stage in America’s Power Future

"...the legislation marks a decisive turn in U.S. energy policy. It reflects a growing recognition that technological reliability, not just carbon reduction, must be central to the energy transition."

Roads & Bridges

New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 1 to 4 Capacity Enhancements – A Strategic Infrastructure Investment

"The study's projections are stark: without significant improvements, this section of the Turnpike is anticipated to reach 'gridlock by the year 2030'"

Water

New Jersey Invests over $350 Million in Water Infrastructure

Municipal Breakdown New Jersey has allocated over $350 million ($300M from the American Rescue Plan’s State Fiscal Recovery Fund) to support drinking water, wastewater, and...

Economic Development

How New Jersey Landed Netflix [Hollywood Reporter]

"The gigantic renovation project, in which Netflix will turn a long-abandoned U.S. Army base into a dozen soundstages, a backlot, state-of-the-art post-production facilities, general office space and basically 500,000 square feet of all things Netflix"

Roads & Bridges

Nearly $70 million project to fix Rte. 211/17 interchange set to begin [Mid Hudson News]

“Projects like these are essential to unlocking the Hudson Valley’s economic potential and creating good-paying jobs." - Greg Lalevee, Business Manager, IUOE Local 825 Operating Engineers

Cargo

This Railroad Could Cripple America’s Economy [The B1M]

Fantastic documentary on the Northeast Corridor, including the Gateway Project. Grab some popcorn!

Business

Con Edison proposes double-digit rate hikes to fund clean energy and infrastructure upgrades [AM NY]

"The utility said more customers are switching to heat pumps and electric vehicles in alignment with New York State’s climate laws, and the proposed investments will ensure the grid is prepared for this transition."

Energy

Five Infrastructure Challenges the Next Governor of New Jersey Will Face

New Jersey will elect a new governor in 2025. They will need to address the state of the state’s infrastructure, balancing competing interests and budgets. Here are five questions that could spark some meaningful discussions with gubernatorial candidates about New Jersey's infrastructure, transportation, water, and energy.

Policy

Connecticut to receive $291 million for transportation, infrastructure projects [NBC]

"The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration said it is investigating nearly $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor, including nearly $291 million for five projects in Connecticut through the bipartisan infrastructure law."

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