• Smart Vehicles, Smart Roads: Future-proofing Infrastructure for Autonomous Vehicles

    This session will help cities understand how accelerating adoption of autonomous vehicles by mobility providers, freight and delivery services, and consumers will create challenges and opportunities for city infrastructure systems. Participants will hear from transportation officials in cities where AVs are already operating in substantial numbers about the long-term issues raised by ongoing rollouts including: conflicts with vulnerable road users, impacts on traffic flow and congestion, shifts in time and location of EV charging demand, and data resources and needs for informed planning. The discussion will highlight where cities should consider AVs in infrastructure planning today and key areas of uncertainty where cities should maintain flexibility to adapt as AV-related impacts, risks, and opportunities become clearer in the future. Confirmed speakers: Rachel Castignoli, Senior Consultant, Austin Transportation and Public Works Stephanie Dock, D.C. Autonomous Vehicles Program Manager, Department of Transportation Story Bellows, Partner, Cityfi

  • Workshop: Safe Streets and Roads for All

    The Local Infrastructure Hub will be offering a new series of Workshops beginning in Fall 2025. Registration is open and dates will be confirmed at a later date. During a half-day workshop, participants will gain grant-specific guidance on high-value federal funding opportunities and learn how to navigate application requirements, align projects with funding criteria, and strengthen implementation readiness. Participants will also have access to office hours with subject-matter experts. The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program provides funding to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Cities can use this funding to develop safety action plans, redesign high-risk corridors, or implement infrastructure improvements like sidewalks and crosswalks. This workshop will explore how local governments can apply SS4A Planning and Implementation funding to advance roadway safety and address the needs of all road users. This workshop will take place on Dec 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM E.T.

  • Transforming Brownfields into Community Assets: From Cleanup to Comeback

    This webinar will help local leaders understand the essentials of the EPA Brownfields Program. We’ll walk through how multipurpose, assessment, and cleanup grants work; what makes a project eligible; and how communities can leverage these resources to redevelop brownfield sites. Whether you’re new to the Brownfields program or looking to strengthen an in-progress application, this session will offer guidance, examples of successful projects, and actionable information to support your application.