This session will discuss strategies for local leaders to maximize their communities' benefits from the programs available through the Inflation Reduction Act, including consumer-facing tax credits, building retrofits and conversion to cleaner forms of energy. Speakers will describe the technical assistance and resources available for local leaders to unlock the full potential of the law and move forward on their climate priorities.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expanded federal funding for low or no emission buses more than six-fold to some $1.6 billion. This historic investment will provide assistance for 150 bus fleets and facilities to reduce air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. This session will provide an inside look at U.S. cities' experiences with electric buses to date. How have these early adopters navigated procurement, workforce, and other operational challenges? Guests will share their lessons and advice for cities as they prepare to submit applications to the federal Transit Administration's FY2023 Low or No Emission Vehicle program. Webinar Resources Watch the recording!
As the administration continues to roll out historic investments in electric vehicles, join the Hub to learn more about the forthcoming electric vehicles NOFO and the best strategies for securing funding for an equitable electric vehicle program in your city. This session will feature expert insights from the U.S. Department of Transportation, mayors on the vanguard of expanding access to electric vehicles, the Electrification Coalition, and more! Webinar Resources Grant Application Bootcamp Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Guidance and Tools Developing a successful Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and Fueling Grant Program Application Webinar Recording
This session will provide technical insights to city leaders as they complete their applications to secure Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Featured speakers include Andi Mirviss, Management and Program Analyst, Department of Energy, and Tara Brown, Senior Manager of Service Delivery at Institute for Market Transformation (IMT). Attendees will leave with a clear sense of the key components of the grant, upcoming technical assistance opportunities, and the best strategies for submitting a competitive application.
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), a new program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides more than $5 billion in new federal funding for planning and implementation of strategies to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. U.S. DOT announced awards for implementation grants from the program’s first round. How do technology innovations fit into successful SS4A projects? What makes for winning technology-enabled proposals? With SS4A’s second round tentatively scheduled to kick off in April 2023, this session will provide participants with an opportunity to learn from cities implementing tech innovations funded through the program’s FY2022 discretionary funding round.
Join the Local Infrastructure Hub for the next session – Advancing Environmental Protections for All: An Earth Day Celebration on Tues. April 25 at 2 p.m. ET. This session will discuss the Urban and Community Forestry Grants under the Inflation Reduction Act and explore how equity and climate policy intersect with the Administration’s Justice40 initiative. Featured speakers include Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, The White House; Mike Bloomberg, former Mayor of New York City and Founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies; Mayor Kathy Sheenan of Albany, NY; Mayor Lauren McClean of Boise, ID; Angela Tovar, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Chicago; Joel Pannell, VP of Urban Forest Policy, American Forests; and more!
Join The Local Infrastructure Hub on Tuesday, May 9 at 2 p.m. ET. for the next session – Safe Streets and Roads for All: Insights from 2022 Winners. As cities prepare to apply for the 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant opportunity, this session will highlight winning projects from 2022 and provide insights to future applicants. Our federal experts and local leaders will share best practices and lessons learned with participants. Featured speakers include Emily Schweninger, Policy Advisor for Safety, U.S. Department of Transportation; Mayor Jane Castor of Tampa, FL; Mayor Frank Cownie of Des Moines, IA; Mayor Martha Guerrero of West Sacramento, CA; and Ryan Russo, Principal, Together Projects LLC!
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides more than $65 billion for broadband infrastructure. The bulk of these funds will be administered by state governments. With states finalizing Five-Year Action Plans for federal review, cities are preparing for these new opportunities to expand access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet service. This session will provide a deep dive into strategies cities can use to make the most of these funding opportunities: What kinds of broadband technologies and networks are eligible for funding, and what innovative approaches to future-proofing these investments are available? What data should cities invest to maximize access to and impact of broadband funds as state plans roll out? How can cities use these data to evaluate state investments? States seeking Digital Equity funds are required to develop digital equity plans. Do cities need their own digital equity plans? What opportunities exist for combining and layering multiple programs and sources of broadband funding to maximize impact? What innovative approaches to funding broadband investments for multi-family housing are available?
This session will discuss workforce development provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with a focus on empowering cities to promote equity in infrastructure. Featured speakers include Paige Shevlin, Strategic Advisor for Infrastructure Workforce Development, U.S. Department of Transportation, Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, and mayors. Webinar Resources Webinar Recording 5 Winning Strategies for Incorporating Workforce Provisions in BIL Projects
While SLFRF funds were not affected by the debt ceiling agreement, cities have strategic interests in obligating and spending the awarded funds quickly. Yet, many cities have not been able to spend much of their federal funds so far. As cities navigate the many challenges of accessing and spending federal funding, our experts are available to share best practices on obligating and spending SLFRF funds strategically and expeditiously.
On the 1 year anniversary of the Local Infrastructure Hub, join federal transportation policy experts, Mayors, and leaders in the field to discuss the best strategies for tackling climate change by improving the resilience of the surface transportation system.
The first of two Technology + Innovation Center webinars highlighting technology and innovation awards made through US DOT’s 2022 SMART Grants Program, this webinar will explore the solutions for urban freight management in U.S. cities. The pandemic dramatically accelerated the growth of goods moving on city streets as people shifted to online shopping. These freight flows, focused on rapid delivery within residential areas, are different from anything cities have encountered before. And they have created enormous challenges for cities’ efforts to improve safety, manage congestion, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.