PROTECTing our Nation’s Transportation System

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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5 Winning Strategies For BEAD Grant Applications

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) provides federal funding for broadband planning, deployment, mapping, equity, and adoption activities. These winning strategies will help city leaders work with state leadership to expand access to affordable...

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