Billions more for transportation?
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 1:53 pm
TRG analyst Kathryn Thompson says the latest political posturing over infrastructure spending could push the conversation to a more productive place.
What does this all mean? Perhaps the biggest roadblock to transportation reauthorization debate has been lack of guidance from the White House. Durbin’s unique political position (i.e., Senate majority whip & close ties to Illinois based President Obama) could help bring to light to the Obama administration that the transportation bill is, in fact, a politically worthy cause to address sooner rather than later. Overall, it is clear that the pressure is mounting, driven by state DOTs, industry, and rising unemployment.
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Gun maker takes aim at TDOT
Posted on at 10:39 am
Ronnie Barrett says state officials told him they were on board with his plans to expand and add 300 jobs just off I-24 in Rutherford County — until they weren’t and left him with a building he can’t get to.
“TDOT was very in favor of it. They said, ‘Yes, we like it. It’s an old farm fence out there. I think it’s going to be easy just to move the fence,’” said Barrett. “Now we have the inability to be able to win certain government contracts because our building’s not big enough.”
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NES misses out on smart grid stimulus
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 9:03 am
Tom Wood has the details on which three Tennessee cities will get a share of President Obama’s plan to upgrade the country’s electrical grid.
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Millions of stimulus dollars for area water projects
Posted on October 27, 2009 at 8:03 am
Officials in Nashville, Franklin and Dickson County can expect a stimulus check in the mail for water and wastewater system improvements. The total money being allocated to the three as part of the third round of Recovery Act spending is a shade under $14 million.
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Virginia contract for Infrastructure Corp.
Posted on October 23, 2009 at 10:51 amBrentwood-based Infrastructure Corp. of America has been awarded a $9 million job to repair about 20 bridges in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
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Central Parking renew California contract
Posted on September 30, 2009 at 8:49 amThe Nashville-based company sauys it has signed a multi-year extension of its deal with Orange County’s toll roads authority.
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Technicality could put federal road funds beyond reach
Posted on September 29, 2009 at 1:19 pm
The National Governors Association recently wrote to lawmakers calling for quick legislastive action that would restore $9 billion in federal money earmarked for transportation projects.
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Murfreesboro in big bond issue
Posted on September 23, 2009 at 8:37 am
Rutherford County’s center of commerce has issued more than $120 million in debt that will mature from next year to 2026. The proceeds will go toward sewer and electric infrastructure projects as well as the city’s general fund.
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Area water infrastructure projects land loans
Posted on September 4, 2009 at 7:07 amThe Tennessee Local Development Authority has approved $37 million in loans to various projects around the state. The money’s coming in part from federal stimulus programs. The Nashville area is getting the following:
Town of Smyrna (Rutherford County) –for green-treated wastewater reuse and new storage tank project. Total: $5,750,000. Loan: 20-year loan for $3,450,000. Interest Rate: 2.14 percent. Principal Forgiveness: $2,300,000.
City of White House (Robertson/Sumner Counties) – for construction of approximately 2,500 LF of gravity sewer lines, 2,500 LF of force main, 16 manholes, and a new duplex sewer lift station at Copes Crossing to replace the existing Tyree Springs sewer lift station. Total: $1,000,000. Loan: 20-year loan for $600,000. Interest Rate: 1.77 percent. Principal Forgiveness: $400,000.
Madison Suburban Utility District (Davidson County) – for green-water treatment plant improvements with sustainable practices for water and energy efficiency via the automation and integration of processes and equipment and the conversion from chlorine gas to liquid bleach. Total: $1,100,000. Loan: 20-year loan for $660,000. Interest Rate: 2.86 percent. Principal Forgiveness: $440,000.
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Goodlettsville gets stimulated
Posted on August 5, 2009 at 1:42 pmFederal and state stimulus funding will help Goodlettsville upgrade thousands of feet of sewer lines as well as a collection basin near the Mansker Creek pumping station.
This will reduce the amount of infiltration and inflow entering the sewer collection system during rain events and temporarily store excessive flows that reach the pump station, reducing sewage overflows to Mansker Creek. The project will be funded with a 20-year, $7.5 million loan with an interest rate of 2.88 percent and $5 million in principal forgiveness that will not have to be repaid.
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New bus service ready to run
Posted on July 26, 2009 at 11:31 pmAnchor Trailways is wrapping up preparations for the launch of the A.T. Runner, which will connect Nashville with Florence, Ala., and point in between. Funding for the venture is coming from state and federal sources.
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We’ve got killer roads
Posted on July 1, 2009 at 10:18 pmTennessee’s deficient roads produce some of the highest crash costs in the country, says a transportation safety research shop. As for getting people to drive more safely…
“Although behavioral factors are involved in most crashes, avoiding those crashes through driver improvement requires reaching millions of individuals and getting them to sustain best safety practices,” continued Miller. “It is far more practical to make the roadway environment more forgiving and protective.”
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Hardaway to lead airport renovation job
Posted on June 18, 2009 at 8:34 am
The Airport Authority has picked Hardaway Construction to handle the second renovation phase of BNA’s terminal and concourses, a project that at its peak will employ 125 people.
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Water stimulus cash on its way
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 11:14 amGov. Bredesen has signed legislation that helps the state clear the way for various clean-water infrastructure projects to get going.
The debt forgiveness provision means part of the funding distributed to communities, water authorities and utilities will be in the form of a grant, which does not need to be repaid. Tennessee’s allocations from EPA are expected to be approximately $59 million for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to fund planning, design and construction of wastewater facilities and approximately $20 million for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to fund planning, design and construction of drinking water facilities.
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Ingram barge hits bridge
Posted on June 5, 2009 at 11:51 amOne of Ingram Barge’s boats early this morning did some serious damage to the materials protecting a Mississippi River rail bridge near Burlington, Iowa.
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