PROTECTing our Nation’s Transportation System
June 26, 2023

As cities prepare to apply for the 2023 PROTECT grant opportunity, this session highlighted best strategies for tackling climate change by improving the resilience of the surface transportation system. Featured speakers include Gary Jensen, Director of the Office of Natural Environment at the Federal Highway Administration; Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr., Mayor of Hempstead, NY; Mayor Aftab Pureval, Mayor of Cincinnati, OH; Mayor Emily Larson, Mayor of Duluth, MN; and Dr. Janice Barnes, Founding Partner of Climate Adaption Partners.

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Investing in the Gold Star Memorial Bridge in Connecticut

Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Overview The Bridge Investment Program (BIP) was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to provide competitive grants to improve bridge condition and the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people and...

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